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24.01.2022 Lawns mowed Engine bay washed out and Truck washed Sunday fun day

22.01.2022 Keep us safe please slow down

20.01.2022 May you all have a Merry Christmas and a safe new year from all of us at Glen Alvie Fire Brigade

19.01.2022 A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING has been issued for damaging winds across parts of Victoria on Sunday 30th August. Remember, for storm emergency assistance, call the S...ES on 132 500. The safest place to be during a storm is indoors. VICSES encourages the public to monitor weather conditions and if exercising, to do so either before the storm impacts or once it has passed your local area. VICSES also encourages people to check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and to move vehicles under cover or away from trees. #staysafe #stayindoors Bureau of Meteorology https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/-/vicses-urges-public-to-prepare

19.01.2022 Glen Alvie supporting kongwak fire brigade on Wednesday thanks Matt Gage for the photos

17.01.2022 If you rely on rainwater tanks for drinking, please read the following advice. Bushfire affected areas: A bushfire affected area is where water retardant and ...water bombing activities have occurred, and ash has fallen directly onto the properties. Your private drinking water could be contaminated from debris, ash, dead animals, aerial fire retardants and water-bombing. If the water tastes, looks or smells unusual, do not drink, use for food preparation, brushing teeth or give to animals (pets or livestock). Boiling water doesn’t remove fire retardants or other chemicals from your water. Fire affected water in your tank can still be used for irrigation, toilet flushing and firefighting purposes. Water testing is not necessary. Non-bushfire affected areas: Smoke taint alone is unlikely to be a health concern. However, if you are concerned about the taste of your rainwater, use bottled water for drinking and continue to use your rainwater for other uses. There are things you can do to protect your private drinking water supply to ensure it is not affected by a bushfire event. For more information visit: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//bushfires-and-water-t If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL 1300 60 60 24. Anyone having trouble breathing or chest pain should seek urgent medical assistance phone 000. #VicFires Vic Emergency Environment Protection Authority Victoria Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Victoria Police

15.01.2022 This applies to the bass coast area as well pleases take notice

13.01.2022 Join Captain Koala for #FireActionWeek2020 as he talks through how you can help keep you and hour household safe this fire season by preparing your property.

12.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: MARCH 30 As of 2pm, The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed 20 COVID-19 cases in Gippsland: Baw Baw (5), Lat...robe (5), Bass Coast (2) East Gippsland (1), South Gippsland (2), Wellington (4) The total number of positive cases in Victoria is 821, an increase of 56 from yesterday. 248 Victorians have recovered and 29 are in hospital with four in intensive care. There have been 26 cases of community transmission. Victoria has recorded four fatalities. The Australian Government has launched the coronavirus Australia app and WhatsApp feature. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The WhatsApp feature can be found at: http://aus.gov.au/whatsapp Public gatherings are now restricted to 2 people, unless it's your household (funerals remain at 10 people, weddings 5 people). People over the age of 70, people with chronic illness over 60, and indigenous people over 50 should self isolate at home to the maximum extent possible. Vic Health have sent out a call to retired health care workers and there is a dedicated link on the department's website to apply. Similarly, the Ambulance Union is helping retired paramedics to return. The Victorian Government is placing all travelers returning from overseas to Victoria in enforced quarantine for the self-isolation period of 14 days. Police now have powers to enforce self-isolation and quarantine of confirmed cases if it’s required. Officers can issue on the spot fines of up to $1,652 for individuals and up to $9,913 for businesses. Under the State of Emergency people who don’t comply could also be taken to court and receive a fine of up to $20,000. Companies face fines of up to $100,000. Police will be patrolling beaches across the State, including regional Victoria.They will be closing beaches if the numbers are too high. Testing criteria for coronavirus has now expanded and includes people who've returned from overseas or had contact with a confirmed case within 14 days, cruise ship passengers and crew who've travelled in the 14 days prior to illness, hospital patients with coronavirus symptoms and no known cause and if two or more people with symptoms appear in: - Aged and residential care - Military bases - Boarding schools - Prisons - Detention centres - Aboriginal rural and remote communities If you think you need to be tested for coronavirus, call your local GP to find out the best way to proceed. This self assessment tool will help you determine whether you need to be tested: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-self-assessment Wide-ranging closures are in place, to enforce social distancing including playgrounds, skateparks, outdoor gyms, pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes (open for takeaway only), premises such as gyms, beauty salons and other places of gathering. Stay at home unless you are shopping for essentials as infrequently as possible, seeking medical care or on compassionate grounds, for personal exercise, travelling to work and education if you cannot work or learn remotely,

11.01.2022 Thank you to Cam Ward and Gavin for doing the lawns today at the station looks great

11.01.2022 **UPDATE - The Princes Highway has now RE-OPENED in both directions, after an earlier closure between Cann River and Genoa in far East Gippsland. Please note th...e road may be closed again tomorrow morning at short notice due to fire conditions in the area. visit https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au for the latest traffic updates - END OF UPDATE** The Princes Highway between Cann River and Genoa in far East Gippsland is closed due to bushfire activity in the area. https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/incidents/4047408 For the latest warning info see www.emergency.vic.gov.au

09.01.2022 If you see us out and about

09.01.2022 See what happens when you use water on a oil or fat fire and learn how to safely extinguish a fire using a fire blanket or fire extingusher. (Slow motion video was created and provided by The Slow Mo Guys ) #cfadistrict12

08.01.2022 Brigade Training this Wednesday night 20/1/21 at 7:30 pm

08.01.2022 Not sure what you should take? Check out our Go-Bag (Emergency Kit) List. Remember to pack a favourite toy for children, chargers for devices and let a neighbour or non-resident family member know you are leaving.

07.01.2022 Text message scammers are using the coronavirus health crisis to try and steal banking details. Potential victims receive a text message on their mobile phone ...from 'GOV' telling them they need to get tested for COVID-19, and to click on a link. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says the messages are fake, and if you click on the link it may install malicious software on your phone, which is designed to steal your banking details. If you receive one of these messages, delete the message and DO NOT CLICK THE LINK. Visit the ACSC website for more information: https://ab.co/38XuL06

07.01.2022 ADVICE - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE Incident Location: Victoria Issue Date: Tuesday 24 March 2020, 06:08 pm Next Update: Wednesday 25 March 2020, 05:30 pm... This Advice message is being issued for Victoria. Today's update: - We are asking all Victorians to act now to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Following advice will save lives - Limit your day to day activities outside your home. If you don’t need to do it, don’t do it. - If you have to go outside, keep a full arm-span (about 1.5 metres) between yourself and other people. - Stay connected to friends, family and your community. Pick up the phone, use email, social media or video chats. You must take the following actions now to avoid coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or you will endanger yourself and others. To protect yourself from coronavirus (COVID-19) implement physical distancing and continue to regularly wash your hands. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow. If you are unwell: - Stay at home. - Do not go to public places. - Do not attend work, schools, universities or social gatherings during this period. - Do not visit friends and family in health and aged care facilities. If you suspect you may have coronavirus (COVID-19) call the dedicated hotline: 1800 675 398. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

07.01.2022 Supporting Wonthaggi Fire brigade

06.01.2022 Everyone in East Gippsland must be aware of the fire danger forecast for tomorrow and act today. Full info here: https://go.vic.gov.au/JYsnt6 Visitors to East ...Gippsland: If you are visiting East Gippsland you must leave today - Sunday 29 December and stay away on Monday 30 December. You are in danger if you are in the area as follows - in the high country from Omeo to Bonang all the way south through to the coast between east of Bairnsdale to Cann River. If you don’t leave today, road closures are likely to mean you are unable to get home. No one should be in remote forest areas in East Gippsland today and Monday. This includes anyone who is camping, driving, biking or walking in parks or forests. It is not possible to provide support and aid to all the visitors currently in the East Gippsland region. East Gippsland residents: If you live in East Gippsland now is the time to enact your fire plan. Where possible, move animals and livestock to safer locations. You need to move to a safer place, outside of East Gippsland, today as the risk of the fires becoming uncontrollable starts early Monday morning. Stay with friends or family outside the area. Stay very aware of messaging - and if you choose to leave do not delay Do not rely on firefighting crews being able to protect you and your property If you leave -register with Register.Find.Reunite online: register.redcross.org.au East Gippsland fires. People who are in far East Gippsland, including Cann River and Mallacoota, should consider what they will do if the Princes Highway is shut and they are isolated until the road can be reopened.

05.01.2022 Important: Includes all Waterline Communities. Tomorrow 22/01/2020 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera, South West, Northern Country,... North Central and Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong and Inverloch). No fire can be lit in the open air or be allowed to remain alight in the open air between 00:01 on Wed, 22 Jan 2020 and 23:59 on Wed, 22 Jan 2020. Check your Total Fire Ban status and Fire Danger Rating daily over summer - visit cfa.vic.gov.au or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226

01.01.2022 Very sad news again with a Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighter from Parks Victoria has died yesterday evening while working on the bushfire near Omeo. ...Statement from Emergency Management Victoria: A Victorian firefighter has died while working on a fire in the Omeo area, Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp has confirmed. Forest Fire Management Victoria Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman said: It is with great sadness that we confirm that a Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighter from Parks Victoria has been involved in an incident while working on a fire in the Omeo area resulting in a fatality. We wish to pass on our condolences to the family and colleagues of the firefighter RIP.

01.01.2022 Don’t forget please

01.01.2022 FIRE RESTRICTIONS Are Now In Forces in the Bass Coast