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…

VicPol: VicPol are hosting a Neighbourhood Policing Forum at Wangaratta Racecourse on the 9th of November between 0930 and 1230 hrs. This forum is being chaired by the new Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Neil Paterson – along with various panel members. Document Library NE Water: Bushfires and your water supply North East Water is prepared…

Agency Information – October 6 Please distribute to your networks so we can work together to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities, and to recover from emergency events. ACRC: How to help your kids through a natural disaster Living through a natural disaster can be traumatic for anyone, but adults usually have the…

ACRC*: Victorians Urged to Prepare for Upcoming Fire Season The latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring suggests that Victorians can expect a drier and warmer spring, with a high chance of an earlier start to the fire season in the central, western and northern parts of the state. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/victorians-urged-pr… CFA: Are you Burning Off Safely?…