CFA brigades throughout the Alpine Shire will be hosting Get Fire Ready events in October to help residents and property owners understand their local fire risk and take steps to prepare for what is expected to be another challenging fire season.
The community events are a great way to meet local CFA volunteers who can provide:
- tips on preparing your home and property;
- explain Fire Danger Ratings and where to find emergency information; and
- show how to create a Bushfire Survival Plan.
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CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the Get Fire Ready events are designed to inform and educate the community about their local fire risks.
“The seasonal outlook warns parts of Victoria could face an increased fire risk this bushfire season and CFA is getting on the front foot to help communities across Victoria plan and prepare for bushfire season,” he said.
“Get Fire Ready is about making sure every Victorian understands their fire risk, has a fire plan and knows where to get emergency information.”
“Brigades will chat to the community about their local bushfire and grassfire risks, steps they can take to prepare and where to get emergency information from.”
Mr Heffernan said preparation doesn’t need to be complicated.
“Clearing gutters, mowing lawns, trimming branches, knowing where you’ll go if a fire breaks out and setting a watch zone in the VicEmergency app can make a real difference in an emergency,” he said.
To find out when your local brigade is taking part visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/getfireready.
GET FIRE READY EVENTS IN ALPINE SHIRE
Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain: Saturday, 4 October, 10am to 2pm at Mt Hotham Fire Brigade.
Falls Creek: Saturday, 4 October, 10am to 2pm at Falls Creek Fire Station.
Porepunkah: Sunday, 5 October, 11am to 2pm at Porepunkah Fire Station.
Gapsted: Sunday, 5 October, 10.30am to 12noon at Gapsted Hall.
Myrtleford: Monday, 6 October, 6.30pm to 8pm at Myrtleford Fire Station.
Mt Beauty/Tawonga: Saturday, 11 October, 9am to 1pm at Mt Beauty Fire Station.
Harrietville: Sunday, 12 October, 9am to 2pm at Tavare Park.
Ovens-Eurobin: Friday, 24 October, 6.30pm to 9.30pm at Ovens-Eurobin Fire Station.
Bright: Monday, 27 October, 6pm to 8pm at Bright Fire Station.
