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24.01.2022 There are some simple things you can do around your property to prepare it against the risk of fire. Do you know the top 5 actions to make your property safer? Find out more about getting ready for the fire season at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

20.01.2022 Due to deteriorating weather conditions landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Forbes, Lachlan, Parkes & Weddin LGAs are advised to stop and check weather conditions before deciding to continue. Further alerts are expected over the day.

20.01.2022 IDN21033 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST... Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:52 pm Monday, 21 September 2020. A cold front is sweeping across inland NSW today, bringing strong and fast-moving storms. Severe thunderstorms may produce damaging, locally destructive 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 Canberra, Yass, Dubbo, Parkes, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Griffith, Cobar and Bourke. 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. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 5:55 pm.

17.01.2022 It’s been a busy week for our brigades across the Mid Lachlan Valley We have had 7 incident responses that our brigades have attended. 7/9 Grass Fire - Palesthan Rd, Condobolin... 9/9 Grass Fire - Lachlan Valley Way, Jemalong 9/9 Tip Fire - Yarrabandai Rd, Trundle 10/9 House Fire - Alexandria Street, Parkes 11/9 Reported Plane Crash - Newell Highway, Parkes 12/9 Motor Vehicle Accident - Tyagong Creek Rd, Grenfell 12/9 Motor Vehicle Accident - Mary Gilmore Way, Bimbi Also we had a Hazard reduction burn which was undertaken at Burcher, new station openings at Waratah and Coradgery and a number of brigade meetings.

16.01.2022 Today our mitigation teams are preparing the control lines for the South Saleyards Road Hazard Reduction which will be undertaken by local brigades in the coming weeks at Parkes.

16.01.2022 Over the weekend the NSW RFS with assistance from FRNSW and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service conducted two Hazard Reduction Burns across the Mid Lachlan Valley. The first being located east of Grenfell along Major West Road Bumbaldry and the second near Saleyards Road Parkes. These burns will help to reduce the risk to properties within the surrounding areas. Thanks to a number of brigades across the Mid Lachlan Valley including Brundah, Forbes Central, Greenethorpe,... Parkes Headquarters & Weddin Headquarters who gave up some of their weekend to assist in completing these hazard reduction burns. Fire and Rescue NSW Station 417 Parkes Parkes Champion Post Grenfell Record Forbes Central Rural Fire Brigade Weddin HQ Rural Fire Brigade NSW RFS - Parkes Headquarters Brigade

13.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Notification (Weddin LGA) Crews from the NSW RFS and National Parks are conducting a hazard reduction burn east of Grenfell near the Conimbla National Park along Major West Road over the weekend. You may notice an increased amount of smoke in the the area.

12.01.2022 Crews from the NSW RFS and National Parks currently conducting a hazard reduction burn near the Conimbla National Park along Major West Road.

12.01.2022 Lower Central West Plains: Fire Danger Rating for the 28/11/20 - SEVERE

11.01.2022 With the bush fire danger period and harvest time fast approaching, have you checked out the Grain Harvesting guide. It’s a very simple tool which enables farmers to measure their local weather conditions and determine if they should continue or delay harvesting operations due to fire risks. Get your copy today at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//farm-fi/grain-harvesting-guide or by contacting the Forbes Fire Control Centre on 02 6851 1541.

10.01.2022 With extensive grassland fuel loads across the Mid Lachlan Valley, It’s now time to prepare your farms and properties. There are some simple things you can do around your property to prepare it against the risk of fire. You need to prepare well beforehand as leaving it to the last minute is too late. Visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety for more details.

09.01.2022 Due to the increased risk of fire across the Mid Lachlan Valley (Forbes, Parkes, Lachlan, Weddin local government areas), the NSW RFS is requesting harvest operators to stop and check local weather conditions before deciding whether it is safe to continue harvesting. The NSW RFS recommends the use of the voluntary grain harvesting guide to help determine if it’s safe to harvest. More details at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide Forbes Advocate... Parkes Champion Post The Condobolin Argus Grenfell Record ABC Central West Forbes Shire Council Weddin Shire Council Parkes Shire Council Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW See more

07.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN is now in effect across the Mid Lachlan Valley Team. In a Total Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended. This includes incinerators and barbecues (BBQ) which burn solid fuel, e.g. wood, charcoal or heat beads. No general purpose welding, grinding, soldering or gas cutting can be done in the open. Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more details.

06.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow the 28/11/20 across Mid Lachlan Valley Team (Forbes, Lachlan, Parkes and Weddin LGA's). Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more details. Forbes Advocate Parkes Champion Post Grenfell Record... The Condobolin Argus Forbes Shire Council Parkes Shire Council Weddin Shire Council Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW See more

05.01.2022 Are you a local farmer, contract harvester or transport operator in the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Council areas? Do you think you know load restraints? ...Get the right answers at a free practical load restraint information session being held in 12 villages, starting next Thursday 20 May in Trundle. The sessions will provide information about the fundamentals of load restraint, your legal requirements as well as tips to safely restrain hay bales, machinery and general freight. You could so also win a Engel Australia Thermo15 worth $190 and be eligible for SafeWork NSW $500 Biz Safety Rebate. Date and locations are below and head to https://forms.office.com/r/fuhpfAS0EW to register. Thursday 20 May Trundle RFS Station - 8am Kiacatoo Community Hall - 12pm Friday 21 May Alectown RFS Station - 8am Wirrinya Community Hall - 12pm Tuesday 25 May Derriwong RFS Station - 8am Tullibigeal RFS Station - 12pm Wednesday 26 May Bedgerebong Showground - 8am Tullamore RFS Station - 12pm Wednesday 2 June Peak Hill Golf Club - 8am Tottenham RFS Station - 12pm Thursday 3 June Lake Cargelligo RFS Station - 8am Burcher RFS Station - 12pm Forbes Shire Council Lachlan Shire - The Heart of NSW Parkes Shire Council See more

05.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Notification (Parkes LGA) Crews from the NSW RFS and National Parks are conducting a hazard reduction burn east of Parkes in the Goobang National Park over the weekend. You may notice an increased amount of smoke in the the area.

04.01.2022 Here is the latest Thunderstorm Forecast for Today the 21/9 Issued at 4:35 am Monday, 21 September 2020, Valid until midnight on Monday, 21 September 2020.... Thunderstorms are already occurring in the far northern inland this morning, and are forecast to affect a broad area of NSW today (Monday), with the exception of the northeast and southwest corners. Thunderstorm activity is expected to become more frequent and intense in the afternoon and evening, with high likelihood of some thunderstorms becoming severe, while gradually shifting to central and eastern parts. The most likely places to experience severe storms are along a band extending from the Upper Western, through the Central West, down to the Southwest slopes, with adjacent districts also a risk. Once formed, these severe thunderstorms may steer east and affect the Sydney Metro, Illawarra and the Central Coast during the evening and overnight period. Damaging wind gusts are the main concern associated with the severe thunderstorms. Large hailstones and localised heavy rainfall are also possible. Expect severe thunderstorm warnings to be issued this afternoon as the situation develops See more

03.01.2022 As the bush fire danger period has ended across the Mid Lachlan Valley, you are still required to notify your neighbours and the Forbes Fire Control Centre when conducting controlled burns on your property. Notification to the fire control centre can be done via www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or contact 02 6851 1541 during business hours. Photo by Tracy Bennett.

03.01.2022 The Bush Fire Danger period commences at midnight tonight 1/10/20 across the Mid Lachlan Valley, permits are required when conducting burning on your property. Please contact your local brigade for a permit or call the Forbes FCC on 026851 1541 if you are unaware of your local brigade.

02.01.2022 Please take the opportunity over the next few weeks to start preparing your home or farm for the coming fire season . If you need further advice, please don't hesitate to contact the staff at the Mid Lachlan Valley Team on 68511541 or or your local RFS brigade

01.01.2022 Crews from Forbes Central, Tichborne and Parkes Headquarters brigades assisted FRNSW, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance in searching for the reported downed Aircraft.