CFA: Seasonal Bushfire Outlook Overview: Australia’s climate influences have shifted significantly since last spring, with above average temperatures and below average rainfall expected for almost the entire country for the coming season. Many regions have also seen increased fuel growth due to above average rainfall throughout recent La Niña years, which is contributing to increased…

DEECA: Forest Road Advice Recent wet weather has impacted a number of popular forest roads in the Mt Beauty area. The following roads have recently been assessed as 4WD vehicles only: ¨Mountain Creek Road, between Mitta Mitta and Mt Beauty ¨Trappers Gap Road south of Trappers Gap Bridge Both roads are unsuitable for AWD and…

CFA: Key Residential Fire Facts – statewide Interconnected smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, living area and hallway for your family’s best protection Smoke Alarm Fact Sheet For Residential Rental Providers Smoke Alarms Required by Law Smoking and Home Fire Safety Document Library ACRC*: Victorian agencies work together to reassure residents and businesses…

ERV (Emergency Recovery Victoria): Bogong High Plains Road ERV Recovery Outreach

FFM (Forest Fire Management): 2022/23 Fuel Management program update. Weather has limited opportunities to conduct planned burns. 2 of 23 burns (1,600 of 18,000ha) has been completed. Continuing to monitor for opportunities to conduct more of the planned burning program. 900ha of Non Burning Fuel Treatments achieved across 100 sites including mulching, slashing & spraying….

CFA – Smoke Alarms Save Lives A recent fire services survey of 350 respondents revealed that: CFA and FRV data reveals: Smoke alarm tips: CFA Media: 1300 232 633 cfamedia@cfa.vic.gov.au FRV Media: 1300 173 744 media@frv.vic.gov.au CRC: Preparing for a Trip to the Snow Wheel Chains – you do need them for entry to every Alpine Resort Alpine Diesel -if…

ERV: Rural Connectivity for Recovery and Resilience Community Business Connect (CBC, part of the AgBiz Assist group), has been awarded $2.3M in grant funding from the Australian Government for the Rural Connectivity for Recovery and Resilience Project. Following the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfires, CBC identified an urgent need to improve mobile signal quality in the…

SES: Sudden Storms – Stay Safe This storm is a reminder to communities that early preparation is the best defence against storm damage. Here are some steps you can take before a storm event, to protect yourself from its impact: When to call VICSES: CFA: Fire Danger Period ending The Fire Danger Period is ending…

CFA: Long Range Forecast Information supplied from Bureau Of Meterology Issued: 23 March 2023 http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/outlooks/#/overview/… CFA: Ovens Valley Brigade Elections All CFA brigades in Ovens Valley Group of brigades are up to for their election cycle this year. Brigades appoint their Captains and Brigade Management Teams (BMT) every two years. Individuals take up their respective positions…

FFM – Planned Burns Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) will be conducting planned burning in the Ovens District when conditions are suitable. Find out more: plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au Bogong High Plains Road Landslip Major Road Projects Victoria: “….we’ve carefully assessed the situation and are now confident that single lane access to through traffic across the front of…