Broughton Vale in Berry, New South Wales | Government organisation

Broughton Vale

Locality: Berry, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4464 1522

Address: 82, Albert Street 2535 Berry, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.broughtonvale-berry.rfsa.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) remains HIGH for Thursday 17th September 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits are still required when burning off.

23.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Illawarra/Shoalhaven for Sunday 29 November 2020 is Very High. A Total Fire Ban will be in place for 24hrs from midnight tonight.

23.01.2022 Have you got Fires Near Me NSW on your smartphone? Make sure you have the latest version to get the latest updates including user profiles and your notification inbox.

22.01.2022 You don’t have to live right near the bush to be at risk. Even if your home is a few streets back, you may be at risk. Can you guess the main reason homes are lost during a bush fire? Find out more about preparing for the fire season at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

22.01.2022 UPDATED 7:10pm Sunday This warning has been CANCELLED. This post will not be updated. A low pressure trough crossed central and southeast NSW today, bringing... vigorous winds to many eastern areas. The trough is now progressing towards the state's northeast, but is no longer expected to bring severe weather. Severe weather is no longer occurring in NSW and the ACT. DAMAGING WIND WARNING: ILLAWARRA, SOUTH COAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN TABLELANDS A low pressure trough is entering southwestern New South Wales and will track east during Sunday. Vigorous northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected to develop about the ranges during Sunday morning, likely extending to coastal areas in the afternoon. Locations that may be affected include Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla and Goulburn. Wind gusts recorded today: Braidwood 93 km/h Nowra 104 km/h Moss Vale 94 km/h WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500. If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately For SES assistance phone 132 500 More information from @bureauofmeteorology: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21037.shtml Tune in to ABC Illawarra or on the ABC Listen app for regular updates If you're not sure what to do before, during or after severe weather, visit our website https://ab.co/2OQEMVK

18.01.2022 FACT: Bush fires are unpredictable and in dangerous conditions, you may not get an Emergency Alert message in time. It’s important that you stay up to date on c...onditions in your area and that you have made a bush fire survival plan. Leaving early is your safest option. Improve or make your fire plan at www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

17.01.2022 Do you know what the Fire Danger Ratings mean ? This short clip explains them so you can be more aware of current conditions and know when to action your fire plan this bushfire season. https://youtu.be/cCCJHm2QKuQ

17.01.2022 The Shoalhaven Rural Fire Service Trail Bike Team has been out in the West Nowra area after two suspicious fires were reported throughout the week. These patro...ls will be ongoing throughout the BFDP (Bush Fire Danger Period) with the bikes being randomly deployed across the Shoalhaven Local Government Area. If you see these bikes feel free to have a chat to the team and ask what they do, but they will also be able to answer most questions you may have about bush fire preparation and safety. Try and get a picture with them and throw it on here. See more

17.01.2022 Know what to do when you hear a siren or see the flashing blue or red lights of an approaching emergency vehicle? When you hear a siren or see the flashing blu...e or red lights of an approaching emergency vehicle: * Give way to the emergency vehicle if you are stopped do not move until it is safe to proceed, even if the traffic light is green. If you are moving, you must slow down and stop if necessary to avoid a collision with the emergency vehicle. * Move out of the way as soon as you can safely do so * Move over as much as you can to the left-hand side of the road or, if possible, move onto the road shoulder or breakdown lane. On multi-lane roads, try to move into the left lane to let the emergency vehicle pass * Drivers on both sides of the road should be prepared to move out of the path of emergency vehicles * Emergency vehicles with sirens sounding or lights flashing responding to urgent situations are not required to follow the rules, as long as it is safe for them to do so. Drivers should always be extra cautious when they see flashing lights or hear sirens. https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au//approaching-emerg

16.01.2022 Fact: Grass fires can move three times as fast as a bush fire, they start easily and spread quickly. Grass fires will pose a risk in NSW this fire season so mak...e sure you have a cleared area around your home. Learn the 5 simple actions to prepare your property at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

16.01.2022 Hot weather is coming. With increased growth, there's an increased risk of grass fires this season. Know what to do to get ready. Check www.myfireplan.com.au for tips on how to keep your family and property safe.

15.01.2022 A bush fire can be a terrifying situation, intense heat and flames will make you tire quickly, it will be difficult to see and breathe. You may become confused ...or disorientated. Powerlines and fallen trees can block roads and make driving dangerous. It’s always better to leave early before the fire arrives. Visit myfireplan.com.au and make a bush fire survival plan, it will help you make important decisions like when to leave or what you need to be prepared to stay. See more

14.01.2022 The single most important thing every family can do is have that five-minute conversation about important decisions like when to leave and what to take if a fire threatens your home. You can check how fireproof your bush fire plan is in just five minutes at www.myfireplan.com.au, Commisioner Rob Rogers.

14.01.2022 Fact: Only 6.9% of NSW was impacted by bush fire in the 2019/20 fire season. This means there is a significant bush fire risk for the coming 2020/21 fire season.... It only takes 5 minutes to improve or make a plan that will give your property, your family and yourself the best chance of survival. Get ready now at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

12.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES Issued at 4:48 pm Friday, 20 November 2020. For people in Metropolita...n, Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra and Batemans Bay. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. More details here: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21033.shtml

12.01.2022 Some handy tips from our southern neighbours CFA (Country Fire Authority) in regards to hay stack fires and how to prevent Spontaneous Ignition & combustion.

12.01.2022 The brigade is out and about the town conducting some training drills. Be mindful of appliances in the area.

12.01.2022 Get Ready Shoalhaven, review your bush-fire survival plans, pack your bush-fire survival kits, talk to your neighbours and know their plans. If you do not know ...how to start to a bush-fire survival plan download one here and follow the steps. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan How fire proof is your plan? #getreadyweekend See more

12.01.2022 Ever wondered how fast a grass fire burns? Temperatures are set to go up into the 40s over the next few weeks, stay alert, act safely, and have a plan. Conta...ined experiment by CSIRO and RFS 2015. #nswrfs #haveaplan #grassfire #beprepared #firesafety #stayalert #actsafely #firefighter #fire #summer #makeaplan

11.01.2022 A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for Heavy Rainfall, for people in Illawarra, South Coast, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Southern Tablelands... and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may develop and continue throughout Saturday. Locations which may be affected include #Wollongong, #Nowra, #Bowral, #BatemansBay, and #Goulburn. Start to prepare now: https://bit.ly/34DwQiK To stay up-to-date with all the Warnings: https://bit.ly/34BLyHd

11.01.2022 If you haven’t already done so, please take 5 minutes to download the fires near me app.

10.01.2022 A chilling reminder why it is so important to have a fire plan, be prepared and know what to do and when to leave.

09.01.2022 Controlled hazard reduction burning is taking place in a number of areas across NSW. Smoke from planned burns being undertaken by fire agencies and land manager...s over coming days may settle in parts of the Greater Sydney, Illawarra, Central Coast, Armidale, Inverell, Liverpool Plains and Mid Coast areas. There ia also a number of burns planned for regional NSW which may settle over broad areas. These burns will continue over coming days. For more information on hazard reduction burns, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr See more

09.01.2022 Our Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 February 2021 is out today, and shows that large parts of NSW west of the Great Dividing Range face ab...ove normal fire conditions, as well as grassland areas of the ACT and into north eastern Victoria. Grass and crop fires are the main concern in these locations for the summer months as the growth dries out in the warmer weather. WA has largely missed out on the rainfall in 2020 and conditions are very dry, with parts of the south and south west coasts expecting above normal fire conditions through summer. Full details https://bit.ly/2KwcksI #bushfireoutlook AFAC News Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES NSW Rural Fire Service ACT Emergency Services Agency Vic Emergency CFA (Country Fire Authority) Forest Fire Management Victoria Tasmania Fire Service SA Country Fire Service Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Bushfires NT

07.01.2022 FACT: There will never be as many fire trucks as there are houses. Do not depend on a fire truck being available at your home. But if you and your home are well... prepared, you stand a better chance of surviving a bush fire. There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home. Learn more and get ready at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

07.01.2022 FACT: Lots of rain means lots of fuel for bush and grass fires. It only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy weather to cure grass and make it flammable. Mak...e a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you. Visit www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs See more

07.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning Vigorous winds are expected to continue during SATURDAY in the wake of the front moving across #nsw Conditions are expected to gradu...ally ease later this afternoon or evening View all current Bureau of Meteorology warnings: http://ow.ly/LGPK50Bguvp People in the impact areas can prepare now by: Moving vehicles under cover or away from trees Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony that can blow away from strong wind We have you covered with NSW SES #volunteers on standby In you need #SES assistance call 132500 If life threatening call 000

06.01.2022 Batten down the hatches.....

06.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Illawarra/Shoalhaven for Monday 16 November 2020 is Very High. All Permits are suspended for 24hrs from midnight tonight.

05.01.2022 GET YOUR HOME PREPARED Thunderstorm activity over #NSW is expected to develop across the state today, with a chance of continued rain over the next couple... of days with a possibility of thunderstorms on the coast Friday and Saturday We have you covered with NSW SES #volunteers on standby all weekend. Prepare your home by doing quick and easy general maintenance . Securing items around your yard or balcony can prevent items blowing around in strong winds. For more simple things you can do to prepare for #storms visit https://bit.ly/37rMJea Over the next few days, be sure to visit the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest weather warnings affecting your location. http://bit.ly/2wuOXWt In you need #SES assistance call 132500 If life threatening call 000 #GetReady

04.01.2022 It was a hot weekend - and summer looks like starting the same way. We're likely to see widespread increased fire danger across large parts of NSW on Tuesday 1 ...December, presenting challenging conditions. Very high and Severe fire danger ratings are forecast for much of central NSW. And with an increased risk of grass fires, we want everyone to be safe, check their plan and know what to do if a fire starts near you. See more

03.01.2022 Do you have a Fire Plan? Now is time to make one. For more information visit... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan #nswrfs... #getreadyweekend See more

02.01.2022 On this day last year NSW recorded 17 concurrent Emergency Warnings. Communities in the Blue Mountains, Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Walcha, Armidale, Namb...ucca, Kempsey, Tenterfield, and the Mid Coast were all being impacted by fire. At 6pm 94 fires were burning across the state. While the losses on that day were significant they could have been far worse were it not for the extraordinary efforts of firefighters and community members. See more

02.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast heat wave conditions to affect much of NSW until at least next Tuesday. This will increase the fire risk across much of state with Very High and Severe fire danger likely on the weekend. Plan and prepare now.

02.01.2022 A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Can you spot the 5 actions needed to prepare this property? #getreadyweekend

01.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Illawarra/Shoalhaven for Saturday 28 November 2020 is Very High. All Permits are suspended for 24hrs from midnight tonight.