In the lead up to this Summer’s bush fire season, we have listed some useful links to websites and applications, providing important information to be fire ready.
If you live in, travel through or visit bushfire risk areas it is critical that you recognise the need to have a plan and be prepared.
Below are the different links to the relevant states website and applications to access and keep up to date.
VICTORIA
https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au
IPhone: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/vicemergency/id356559665
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
NEW SOUTH WALES
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me
IPhone: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/fires-near-me-nsw/id370891827
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/warnings_and_incidents.jsp
What to do in the event of a fire or hot weather: https://www.abc.net.au/news/emergency/plan-for-an-emergency/bushfire/
And https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/environmental-health/climate-weather-and-public-health/heatwaves-and-extreme-heat
The following In-language information was provided by the Victorian Multicultural Commission:
There are a number of translated materials available on fire safety, survival and recovery to assist Victorians. Refer to our Fire safety: In-language information for links to these.
Air quality:
Smoke from the fires is far reaching. It’s not only affecting air quality in areas close to the fires, it is now also posing a threat to people hundreds of kilometres away, including Melbourne.
Monitor the air quality ratings via the Environmental Protection Agency. Please take particular care if you suffer from asthma and look out for others who may have asthma as well as the elderly or young. Find out more at: epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/incidents/victorian-bushfires
The latest air quality information is available on the EPA Airwatch.
Counselling and support:
For those who may need support or counselling during this crisis, there are a number of online and telephone services available:
Lifeline – call 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au/
Beyond Blue – call 1300 22 46 36 or visit beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
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Last updated: 9/1/2020