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Bonnie Doon Caravan Park

Locality: Bonnie Doon, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5778 7254

Address: Arnot St 3720 Bonnie Doon, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bonniedooncaravanpark.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Although data states that 2/3 of Black Saturday fatalities died while sheltering in or near their house, research by bushfire scientists revealed that they did ...not die BECAUSE they were sheltering. They died because they did not know how to shelter safely. SO WHEN THE BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY MESSAGE IS It I s too Late to Leave, You Should Take Shelter and Stay Indoors - WHAT SHOULD YOU ACTUALLY DO? IF YOU CANNOT SHELTER IN A BUILDING * Shelter behind a wall; beside a large fire resistant tree (that has no flammable undergrowth); in nor beside a car; in a dam (if no vegetation is near either), in a ditch, (cover yourself with earth or blanket); crouch beneath a blankets (must be PURE WOOL and DRY) on bare ground or an already burnt area. - Dry pure wool has the quality of extinguishing sparks and embers. IF YOU CAN SHELTER IN A BUILDING Before you go inside: * Shut off gas and electricity at the mains. * Put pets inside: dogs on leash, cats in covered cages. * Take in outdoor furniture, doormats, hanging baskets, plastic pot plants. When you are inside: * Make sure all doors and windows are securely shut. * Turn off air conditioners; cover their internal vents. * If windows are unshuttered, cover with blankets (must be PURE WOOL), heavy quality quilts, foil or wet towels. *Move flammable furniture away from windows. * Close internal doors to limit fire spread if embers enter and ignite inside. * Put on protective clothing and nose mask and drink often. * Keep blankets (must be PURE WOOL and DRY) handy. * Cool off when possible. * Watch the conditions outside if possible through a small window or peephole. Do not open a door or window to look outside. * When you are sure flaring shrubs have blackened, it’s safe to go out again. (Burning tree trunks do not generally emit killing radiant heat.) PASSIVE SHELTERERS * DO NOT SHELTER IN AN INNER ROOM. Not in the hallway. Not in the bath. If you shelter in ANY kind of inner room no matter how many doors it has you could be trapped. Embers may have ignited sub-floor or wall cavities or rafters in the ceiling space,. Flaming walls or ceiling could collapse on you. Toxic fumes from smouldering furnishings, synthetic furniture or wall linings could overcome you. * STAY BY A DOOR THAT EXITS TO OUTSIDE in protective clothing and with blankets (must be PURE WOOL and DRY). * It is vital for passive shelterers to exit as soon as the potentially killing radiant heat from fames has died down. ACTIVE SHELTERERS * Take hose, sprayers and ladder inside with you. * Fill bath & troughs with water, immerse towels, roll up and place at door gaps and window ledges. Plug keyholes with play dough, blue-tack or soap. * Fill containers (e.g. garden sprayers) with water; put these, with dippers, mops etc, in each room. * Watch for invading embers. Particularly in the ceiling space, through windows, gaps under doors. Spray or hit with wet mop any sparks, embers or smouldering furnishings. * If any ignition cannot be extinguished, close the door of that room. * Maintain easy access to an exit door. * Never go outside during a flame front to douse an outside ignition. EXITING * Exit with great care, preferably from a door that is sheltered from the wind. * Wear protective clothing & nose cover, cover yourself with your blanket (must be PURE WOOL and DRY), crouch, lower your eyelids and open the door gradually. The quintessential bushfire survival resource is a HEAVY DUTY DRY PURE WOOL BLANKET. Covered with such a blanket and with a flask of water people have survived the most catastrophic conditions. Extracted from my Essential Bushfire Safety Tips (CSIRO 2012), www.publish.csiro.au/pid/6969.htm (If you can't afford to buy - most libraries have it.) See more

24.01.2022 We are aware that every year there are illegal fireworks within the caravan park, please DO NOT do this tomorrow. The fire risk is too high and emergency services are already stretched. The police will be called and will follow up on any fire work activity if this happens. Please look after each other, drink lots of water and remember to be kind to your fellow neighbours over the next few days. Wishing everyone a very happy and safe new year and a big thank-you to all emergency services this holiday season. Let’s hope for some rain in 2020.

23.01.2022 43% and rising great rain last night with more still to come, cant wiat till we are open to see you all take care and stay safeand healthy love to all KathyO xoxoxox

22.01.2022 Motorised scooters cannot be ridden in the park and do carry an large fine Please do the right thing and leave them back at your home

22.01.2022 Our shop will be open from Friday and Saturday afternoon for takeaway fish n chips with homemade coleslaw Please phone your order through 57787254 Your order can be picked up from the front of the shop Stay safe ... Kathy Octigan

20.01.2022 Lake level rise by 32 cm in the fab rain we had in the last 24 hours And still more to comeLake level rise by 32 cm in the fab rain we had in the last 24 hours And still more to come

19.01.2022 As of midnight tonight we are open to Regional Victoria and happy to have you all back Lake eildon over 58% full and rising please give us a call and receive a 10% discount just ask for Kathy 57787254 Very covid friendly always a friendly smile waiting for you

18.01.2022 Lake eildon has gone up 5 cm and still rising with more rain expectedLake eildon has gone up 5 cm and still rising with more rain expected

17.01.2022 As we head into a very quiet Easter, we would like to wish all of our Annuals & regular visitors a very safe and healthy long weekend. We know how hard it is to be staying at home & not enjoying the fresh country air - we appreciate there are families that have been with us for every Easter for our 25+ years we have been in business. We thank-you so much for your continued support and look forward to having you all back with us when it is safe to do so. Until then, look after yourselves and thank you again for your patience in these difficult times.

14.01.2022 As of 5 o’clock today 32/12/20 Masks must be worn inside That means when you enter the shop or office Have a safe and healthy new year and Thankyou for your support through this tough 12 monthsAs of 5 o’clock today 32/12/20 Masks must be worn inside That means when you enter the shop or office Have a safe and healthy new year and Thankyou for your support through this tough 12 months

13.01.2022 Well what a great Christmas and Australia Day weekend Thankyou to everyone who came here We are open are can’t wait to see you all again David and Kathy

11.01.2022 Just a few snaps over the Australia Day weekend it’s been a hot couple of days

08.01.2022 come and say hello

07.01.2022 8/11/2020 we are open it’s been a long 7 months Can’t wait to see you all8/11/2020 we are open it’s been a long 7 months Can’t wait to see you all

04.01.2022 Lake eildon still rising another 40 cm in the last 24 hours I will post photos today It’s lovely and green Stay safe Love to all... Kathyo See more

04.01.2022 Lake eildon on the rise with lots of rain expected over the next few days Can’t wait for these restrictions to finish Stay safe and healthy and I will post photos of the lake on the increase Kath and David Xoxoxo

03.01.2022 And it’s still raining Coldest start to winter in years And yes we are OPEN

01.01.2022 I’m reckon the lake will get to 81% before cup weekend What’s your ?????I’m reckon the lake will get to 81% before cup weekend What’s your ?????

01.01.2022 48 mils of rain yesterday And how good did it sound