EMERGENCY WARNING FOR WARTOOK - There is a fast moving, out of control bushfire travelling in a southerly direction from the Pohlners Road area of the Grampians National Park towards the Smiths Road area of Wartook Valley. Spotfires and Ember Attack are occurring in the Smiths Road area. You are in danger, act now to protect yourself. It is too late to leave. The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. Safety Information When indoors: • Close all exterior doors, windows and vents and turn off cooling systems. • Shelter in a room that has a door and or a window to the outside - It is critical to keep an eye on what is happening with the fire. If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include: • A large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve. • A large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool. • Try to protect yourself from the fires heat. In the car: • Park behind a solid structure to block the fires heat or pull over to a cleared area. • Try to position the car towards the approaching fire. • Put on your hazard lights and headlights. • Turn the engine off, close all windows and ensure that car air vents are closed. • Get down as low as possible below window level and cover up with a woolen blanket. If you are travelling, do not enter the area, U-turn to safety. If you are away from home, do not return. For life or property threatening emergencies call 000 cfa.vic.gov.au/
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:26:24 +0000
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