DEECA: Planned Burns Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is undertaking planned burning to reduce the size, intensity, and impact of bushfires on communities and the environment. Reducing fuels such as grass, leaves, bark, shrubs and fallen branches means fires are less intense, slower to spread, and safer for firefighters to control. To keep up to…

CFA: Remain Alert Unfortunately, Victoria has experienced a catastrophic fire danger rating and we have had fires in western Victoria with the loss of 25 homes. Summer is not over yet, nor the fire danger, please don’t be complacent, discuss your emergency plans with your family and be ready just in case. Better to be…

CFA: Planned Burns for Ovens District There are 3 attachments concerning this important information for our valleys. 1. The Community Flyer gives information on how to look after yourself, how to look after your property etc and very importantly, the actual areas (ha) that are proposed to be burnt. 2. Planned Burn Information sheet tells…

Alpine Shire Council: RESIDENT STORM IMPACTS Alpine Shire Council is trying to understand the impacts on individual households in the Upper Kiewa and Ovens Valleys. A high number of trees and powerlines were down and roads closed as a result of the storm event on 3 January 2024. The SES, CFA, AusNet Services and Alpine…

CFA: Stay Alert Even though we have had a lot of rain, it means lots of mowing and wiper snipping to keep the grass and weeds under control. Hopefully the current weather will continue, however at some time it is expected to become hot and dry. Please check the BOM site for current and future…

DEECA*: Beat the Heat – How to cope in extreme heat this summer Beat the heat this summer by drinking plenty of water, closing curtains and blinds in the morning to keep your house cool, wearing a hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing made from cotton and linen, putting your feet in cool water or use…

15 December 2023 EMV*: We need to prepare our kids for emergencies The link below gives non threatening ways to tell our kids about emergencies. https://ausws.emergency.vic.gov.au/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0Diuw4s1msplJnS8zWohy3N0MIzLI84LY1BAq5NKlFEwK3c-RZDfCZmcM_aem_AfkUWYjmWuPoSRdMwbedx4o8KA1GGAEiXYPQXqsGjY6Mm31dnKBrF_txxGuC8EP9hns *EMV Emergency Management Victoria RBC* How Safe is Your Home Using this free app you can make your own assessment Attached is an information and content kit to test…

*ACRC: ‘Beyond the Fire’ documentary. Resilience takes an honest look at the frustrations and triumphs on the road to recovery 3 years after the Black Summer Bushfire Crisis. Beyond The Fire: Resilience documentary: https://10play.com.au/beyond-the-fire *ACRC Alpine Community Recovery Committee CFA: Can I have a barbecue, light a campfire or light a fire for warmth or comfort?…

CFA: Fire Danger Period commencing in Alpine Shire The Fire Danger Period has been declared in ALPINE to commence at 0100 hours on Monday 27 November 2023. This means you cannot light a fire in the open air unless you have a permit or comply with certain requirements. For guides on what you can and can’t do…

FFMV*: Don’t take a gamble on campfires this long weekend. Public land visitors wanting to use a campfire should prepare before lighting one by: ·learning how to build and maintain a safe campfire, ·knowing the specific rules at their campsite, ·checking weather conditions and Fire Danger Ratings, and .having quick access to at least 10…