Whilst you might be busy packing the car and planning Christmas lunch don’t forget to check conditions and the VicEmergency app before hitting the road this holiday season.
That’s the message from the CFA.
They are urging everyone travelling this holiday season to ensure they know what fire district they are travelling to and to regularly monitor the fire danger ratings for that area.
People should reconsider their travel on days of Extreme Fire Danger Rating and know what you can and can’t do on a Total Fire Ban Day – particularly those who are camping and having barbeques.
Do not travel to Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating areas – your life may depend on the decisions you make during a Catastrophic day.
Traveller safety tips:
• Learn about the Australian Fire Danger Rating System on the CFA website.
• Check the four-day Fire Danger Period forecast for your area.
• Download the VicEmergency app for real-time updates about emergencies across Victoria or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
• Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas on ‘Extreme’ days and do not travel to bushfire risk areas on days of ‘Catastrophic’ Fire Danger Rating.
• Stay informed and, be prepared and pack some essential items so you’re ready to leave when you need to.
The CFA website has more resources and information on how to have a happy and fire safe holiday season.
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