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23.01.2022 CFA now has an e-learning module for those who work with vulnerable people within our communities. Launched on Friday, this new module uses videos and interacti...ve content to help carers and support workers learn how to assist clients with bushfire safety. You can access the learning materials by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/workers See more

22.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central, South West and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 9:58 am Monday, 21 September 2020. SQUALLY CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN AND MOUNTAIN VICTORIA TUESDAY Weather Situation: A series of cold fronts will cross Victoria over the coming days. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h are likely to develop out elevated areas (above 500m) overnight Monday night into Tuesday morning. DAMAGING WINDS are also possible about remaining areas of the warning area, developing about the southwest at first early Tuesday morning and extending to central parts later in the morning. These winds will most likely be associated with showers and/or thunderstorms. Winds will gradually ease from the west later on Tuesday, clearing the east of the State during Wednesday morning. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and 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. * 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. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Monday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

22.01.2022 Today, the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC released its seasonal outlook for December to February. Average to above average rainfall during spring, combined wi...th an outlook of above average rainfall for much of Victoria, indicates we will experience a less severe bushfire season this summer but an increased risk of grass fire. Here’s what Victoria’s fire agencies say this means for fire risk. Fire Rescue Victoria | Forest Fire Management Victoria

22.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a wetter than average Spring. It’s important that you know how to stay informed if flooding occurs. Get ready by visiting this link to our website: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready

21.01.2022 Now is the time for livestock owners to get prepared and have a clear plan to apply in the possibility of a fire emergency on their farm. A key factor in minimi...sing the threat to livestock during a bushfire or on extreme fire danger days is to identify safer areas on-farm where livestock can be moved to. The area you choose will depend on the type of livestock and their expected behaviour during a bushfire. For more info about stock containment areas for emergencies go to https://go.vic.gov.au/Ex53E4 or for help preparing a farm and livestock bushfire plan go to https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-ma/emergency-management or contact us on 136 186. See more

21.01.2022 A little like waking sleeping giants from their slumber, "Jerry", "Marty", "Delilah" and "Elsie", the Erickson S-64 Air Crane helicopters, have now arrived int...o #Australia after their long voyage from #Greece aboard the BBC Chartering ship "BBC Leda". They join "Georgia Peach" and "Gypsy Lady" who are already in country. The arrivals will be established on the port at Geelong, Victoria prior to making their way to their operating bases in time for their contract starts during December in #Victoria, #SouthAustralia and #NewSouthWales. A MAMMOTH amount of work and planning has gone into getting the aircraft here this COVID impacted year, but the teams at Kestrel and Erickson Incorporated are getting the job done. Now to the job of fighting fires from the air and keeping #Australian communities safe! A huge thanks to Dave Soda from Aviation Spotters Online for the images! And the team involved in the unload late last night! #TeamKestrel #AirCrane #Helicopters #AustralianAviation #Aviation #Stevedoring #Logistics #Geelong #Maritime #Shipping #DELWP #EMV #CFS #NSWRFS #Helicopter #AHIA #NAFC #AirCrew #TeamWork #AerialFireFighting Essendon Fields Airport

21.01.2022 There is still time to prepare your property for fire season - these activities can help reduce risks if a fire occurs. Clearing leaves from gutters Cutting grass Reducing vegetation around your home More information www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan

20.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central, North Central and parts of South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 10:51 am Friday, 2 October 2020. STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHERLY WINDS INCREASING SATURDAY Weather Situation: Strong northerly winds over Victoria as a slow moving trough to the west gradually crosses the State. Northerly winds have eased below warning threshold this morning although remain strong and gusty across Central and western areas. NORTHERLY winds expected to RE-STRENGTHEN overnight across the warning area. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are LIKELY across eastern and central elevated areas (above 900 metres) from this evening, extending to all parts of the warning area above 400 metres during Saturday morning with peak gusts increasing to 110 km/h. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 100 km/h are POSSIBLE across remaining lower parts of the warning area from Saturday morning. Strong and gusty winds continue during Saturday but the risk of damaging wind gusts is likely to become confined to eastern highlands (above 600 metres) by late Saturday. Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and 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. * 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. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Friday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

20.01.2022 Did you know the forecast is predicting a very wet Spring due to lower than average rainfall in Geelong during Winter? Riverine and flash flooding are a very real risk in Geelong. Are you flood ready? Get ready by visiting this link to our website: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready

19.01.2022 This week, Coulson Aviation's N261CG, or in Australia, 349, officially started on contract in Colac, Victoria. This aircraft will be assisting with much needed... aerial firefighting efforts in Australia this season. #coulsonaviation #coulsonaviationaustralia #aerialfirefighting #aviation #aircraft

19.01.2022 With the high possibility of flooding coming our way, know your flooding in your area, make a plan and discuss with your family, download the vic emergency app

16.01.2022 FIRE DANGER RATINGS NOW LIVE Fire Danger Ratings (FDR) for Victoria are now available - from today, you'll be able to find the daily forecast online and via signage outside our Fire Station and at The Teesdale General Store noticeboard. CFA website... www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-res/total-fire-bans-and-ratings VicEmergency app www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/vicemergency-app VicEmergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au/prepare/#fire/fire-danger-ratings Local FDR road signs FDRs tell us how bad a fire would be if one were to start - with the weather slowly starting to warm up, and more people burning-off as part of their property preparation, it's really important to check the FDR on a daily basis. From now on, and throughout the bushfire season, we’ll also again be sharing updates when an FDR of ‘VERY HIGH’, ‘SEVERE’, ‘EXTREME’ or ‘CODE RED’ has been forecast in our district - the Central district. Stay safe and don't forget to get started on your Spring property preparation for the bushfire season.

14.01.2022 Help for the fire season has arrived!

13.01.2022 The tremendous support and effort by residents of the Golden Plains Shire to eradicate avian influenza is making a difference. The poultry housing order for the... Golden Plains Shire in the Control Area ends at 11.59 pm on Saturday 26 September 2020. Housing orders remain in place in the Restricted Area until Monday 19 October as part of a staged approach to lifting the housing order in the region. Ongoing surveillance and testing will continue to support efforts to stamp out avian influenza. Control and Restricted Areas remain in place while surveillance continues. Permits are required for the movement of poultry, poultry products and equipment. To identify Control and Restricted Areas, refer to the maps on the Agriculture Victoria website. Thank you for your continued support. Remain vigilant. Find out how to keep your birds disease free. www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianflu

12.01.2022 We dont want a fire in our little pocket of Paradise here in Teesdale, but it can easily happen, and we have had two close calls, two years in a row... So if your looking for something to watch on Netflix during the night as you start to clean up your property, then this is for you. Fire In Paradise on Netflix

11.01.2022 ADVICE - SEVERE WEATHER Incident Location: Victoria Issue Date: Friday 02 October 2020, 05:14 pm Next Update: Saturday 03 October 2020, 12:00 am... The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Central, North Central and parts of South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. - This warning is for strong and gusty northerly winds overnight Friday and increasing into Saturday. - Strong northerly winds are expected throughout Victoria as a slow moving trough to the west gradually crosses the State. - DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are LIKELY across eastern and central elevated areas (above 900 metres) from this evening, extending to all parts of the warning area above 400 metres during Saturday morning with peak gusts increasing to 110 km/h. - DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 100 km/h are POSSIBLE across remaining lower parts of the warning area from Saturday morning. - Strong and gusty winds continue during Saturday but the risk of damaging wind gusts is likely to become confined to eastern highlands (above 600 metres) by late Saturday. - Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. Be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather including hazardous trees and flying objects. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

03.01.2022 Horses and Fire: Preparing for the Coming Fire Season - Webinar. CFA has been invited to participate in a Horses and Fire webinar by distributing/advertising this valuable opportunity to interested horse owners. The webinar will target horse owners living in high risk Bush & Grassfire prone areas. It will be hosted by 'Abbey's Run Equestrian' in Lurg (near Gelnrowan,Vic.) & co-hosted by Lee Manning - AgVic., April Padbury - CFA, with Guest Speaker Moyna Smeaton. If Intereste...d: More information & Registration is through Eventbrite at: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/horses-and-fire-preparing-for-the-c Date & Time: Thursday 8th October 2020, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Teesdale CFA is distributing this information as a continuation of Community Service, coming from North East Region Community Engagement Coordinator. I would be happy to chase up any enquiries, if I can, through this page. No matter where you live, the risk for all animals in Fire Danger Areas is the same. Teesdale is a high risk area to Grassfire. Knowing what to do, being prepared and confidently ready to act, could make all the difference. I hope if you are able to participate in this opportunity, you find it valuable, and can share what is learned with other horse owners. Further information can be found at: cfa.vic.gov.au/horsesandbushfires Regards- Lyn Teesdale CFA Secretary See more

01.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION - ANIMAL DISEASE Incident Location: Golden Plains Shire Issue Date: Friday 25 September 2020, 03:13 pm Next Update: Monday 19 October 2020, 05:00 pm... This message is being issued for Golden Plains Shire. - An outbreak of avian influenza has been detected near Lethbridge. - This warning is relevant to all bird owners including poultry producers, backyard flock owners, bird owners and pet owners within Golden Plains Shire. - Controls are in place that restrict the movement of birds, equipment and products within and out of the https://agriculture.vic.gov.au//restricted-and-control-are unless a permit has been issued by Agriculture Victoria. - All poultry owners in the Restricted Area are legally required to enclose their birds until Monday 19 October. - Poultry owners in the Control Area are no longer required to house (enclose) their birds, from 11.59pm on 26 September. Things you should know about avian influenza: - Avian influenza is a highly contagious disease that infects chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail, pheasants,emus and ostriches. Many species of wild birds, including waterfowl and seabirds can also carry the virus. - Avian influenza can be spread between locations by movement of eggs, birds, people, vehicles and equipment between farms, and by clothing, footwear, aerosols, water, feed, litter, wild birds, biting insects and vermin. - There are no food safety issues identified; properly cooked chicken meat and eggs are safe to eat. - All bird owners should regularly check their birds for signs of avian influenza. - If you suspect your birds are sick you should contact your local vet or call the Emergency Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888. - All poultry owners in the Restricted Area - even those with just two or three chickens or birds - are required by law to keep their poultry housed or separated as best they can from wild birds until 19 October. - This is an extension to the previous housing order which was issued on 3 September. - Poultry owners in the Control Area not required to house their flock after 11.59pm on 26 September. - Bird owners must observe all movement controls now in place throughout Golden Plains Shire. - No birds, bird products or equipment can move into, out of or within the shire without a permit. - This means eggs, manure and birds cannot be sold or given away at farm-gate, off property or at markets in this area. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/