Watch and Act Issued For: Maude Fire Origin: ANAKIE Incident Name: CFA - ONEILS LANE - ANAKIE - 1484799 Issued: 28/09/14 2:22 PM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for Maude and Anakie. There is a small bushfire in the area of Selway Lane, in between De Motts Rd, Lynch Rd, Barran Rd, and Steiglitz Rd. This bushfire is currently under control, however there are high winds forecast today, and residents are asked to remain vigilant and enact their fire plans. Conditions may change and get worse very quickly. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. The next update is expected by 28/09/14 4:30 PM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: Remember to take your prescriptions and medication, photo ID, bottles of water, your mobile phone and charger and consider what you will do with your pets. If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. Contact a family member or friend to tell them what you plan to do. Stay Informed: Via cfa.vic.gov.au. Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or Sky News TV. Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667. Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677. For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VBIL. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number. Download the FireReady App and follow CFA_Updates on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 04:18:42 +0000
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