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Romsey Fire Brigade

Locality: Romsey, Victoria

Address: 22-24 Stawell Street 3434 Romsey, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.romseycfa.com

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24.01.2022 IMPORTANT WELLBEING REMINDER If you’re feeling a bit like this poor old sign after last week’s storm, you’re not alone - it’s been a very challenging time f...or our wonderful community and the message is: it’s okay not to be okay. It is very normal to have strong reactions following an emergency or distressing event, and people can experience a range of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioural reactions - the Vic Emergency team and their partner organisations have been working hard to make sure support is available to those who need it. There are a number support services on offer to help you and your loved ones recover from the strong emotional or physical reactions you may be feeling, and some of them are detailed below. Lifeline 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 headspace (Youth) 1800 650 890 WellMob (ATSI) 1800 512 348 Parentline 13 22 89 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 200 526 Carers Australia 1800 242 636 QLife (LGBTIQ+) 1800 184 527 MensLine 1300 789 978 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Importantly, as we move into the clean-up and recovery phase of this event, please keep a close eye on your mental health, and that of others - it's completely normal after such a major emergency to be struggling a little or a lot and that's why there is free and confidential help available if anyone is in need. Find out more about accessing mental health support services from the Better Health Channel after a traumatic event here: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au//conditionsandtreatments/traum. Take care everyone - we're all in this together. Tiffany Warner Photography

22.01.2022 What is your bushfire survival plan? Victoria is one of the most fire prone areas in the world. If you live near areas that have significant bush, forest or long grass, then you need to plan ahead for the fire season. A written and preferably well-practised plan will help you remember what needs to be done during a crisis.

21.01.2022 some good advice if you have a kitchen fire from Fire and Rescue NSW don't ever put water on a fat fire!

21.01.2022 You can do a lot to help your house survive a fire by preparing your property for summer www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property

18.01.2022 **UPDATE** This warning has now been updated. Visit https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ for latest updates. **... SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS For people in Central, North Central, West and South Gippsland and parts of South West, Northern Country, North East and Wimmera Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:38 pm Wednesday, 9 June 2021. STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS OVER VICTORIA. Weather Situation: A low pressure system off the southern NSW coast is directing a strong south to southeasterly flow over Victoria DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS exceeding 125km/h are possible about the central highlands until around dawn Thursday morning, near the top of the dividing range, Mt Macedon and a short distance north of the divide. Locations which may be affected include Kyneton, Daylesford and Seymour. DAMAGING SOUTH to SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 100 km/h, are expected over remaining parts of the warning area, including the Melbourne metropolitan area. Winds are likely to average 60 to 70 km/h tonight through to THURSDAY morning about the southern Gippsland coast, Port Phillip, the Gippsland Ranges and the Central Ranges, with peak gusts reaching around 110 km/h. Peak gusts about the ranges are expected to reach 120 km/h during the same period. BLIZZARD conditions are possible about the alpine peaks late WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY morning. Damaging winds will contract to southern parts of Gippsland and the Central Highlands during Thursday morning before easing below warning thresholds by early Thursday afternoon. A separate Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is also current for West and South Gippsland and parts of Central, North Central and North East Forecast Districts Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong and Traralgon. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the East Gippsland district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. The strongest observed wind gusts since 9am (to 10:30pm) have been: -124km/h at Hogan Island at 9:06pm -119km/h at Puckapunyal at 10:01pm -115km/h at Wilsons Prom at 9:37pm -111km/h at Mt William at 11:51am -109km/h at Mt Buller at 6:16pm -104km/h at Kilmore Gap at 9:16pm -96km/h at St Kilda at 8:49pm The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet. * Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live. * Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads. * Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Thursday.

15.01.2022 September was property preparation month, now comes the fun part- it's competition time!! To enter show us your before and after photos of your property preparation efforts, or send them through to [email protected] Entries close on the 31st October.

14.01.2022 Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family. Leaving early means leaving the area before a fire starts - not when you can see flames or smell smoke. Your trigger to leave is what prompts you to act. You should use the Fire Danger Rating to determine your trigger. On Severe, Extreme or Code Red days you should not be in a high fire risk area. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-bushfire-plan

14.01.2022 As per previous years, council will be lifting the burning off restrictions for the month of October 2020 for land less than 4,000 square metres (one acre). When burning off, remember the following: You must not cause a nuisance to neighbours... Register your burn off by calling 1800 668 511 Monitor weather conditions, especially wind Never leave a burn unattended Monitor burn for at least 7 days after extinguished See more

13.01.2022 To all Victorians, we want to thank you. Even as lockdown and the second wave isn’t over just yet. Because it's right in the depths of our toughest moments that Victorians show up for each other. And it's exactly that spirit that’ll continue to fuel us through this.

13.01.2022 What have you packed in your Emergency Kit? Your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines and a change of clothes. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/what-to-take-with-you

11.01.2022 THIS WEEKEND = DAYLIGHT SAVING Don't forget that this weekend at 2:00am on Sunday 4th October 2020 we’ll lose one hour as our clocks Spring forward. The...y will aptly Fall back in Autumn on Sunday 4th April 2021. Daylight saving time begins in NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS and SA but it’s business as usual in QLD, the NT and WA as they do not adopt daylight saving time. Daylight saving is always a good prompt to check your smoke alarms are in working order: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/smoke-alarms.

09.01.2022 Clean up operations are still underway around the Macedon Ranges, today Romsey joined the Clarkefield Fire Brigade, Bolinda-Monegeetta CFA, Darraweit Guim CFA, SES Castlemaine Unit and SES Birchip Unit in storm clean up from 6:45am this morning. There are many many more out working in the shire, and there is still lots more work to do. Big thanks to all involved!

09.01.2022 A very busy morning for us today, with a call to a house fire, followed by this vehicle incident, and an excavator fire to finish the morning off. A huge effort by all brigades in the area this morning. Hesket Kerrie CFA Brigade Lancefield Fire Brigade Bolinda-Monegeetta CFA Riddells Creek Fire Brigade

08.01.2022 Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period. Consider disposal at your local landfill or in your usual green waste, mulching or, if you’re allowed, you may be able to burn off before summer. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property

08.01.2022 Don’t leave piles of green waste near your home. Reducing the vegetation around your home is one of the most important things you can do to keep your home safe in a bushfire. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property

07.01.2022 At 11am on the 11th of November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent. Today we remember all who have served and sacrificed for Australia. Lest we forget

02.01.2022 What will you do with your pets on days of high fire danger? When preparing your bushfire survival plan, you also need to plan and prepare for the safety of your pets. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/pets-and-bushfires

01.01.2022 Community newsletter has been issued for Macedon Ranges communities.