CfA Advice
Issued For: Benetook, Birdwoodton, Cabarita, Cardross, Irymple, Karadoc, Karawinna, Koorlong, Lake Benetook, Merbein, Merbein South, Merbein West, Merrinee, Merrinee North, Mildura, Nichols Point, Pirlta, Red Cliffs, Redgrove, Sunny Cliffs, Tarrango, Thurla, Upper Kulnine, Wargan, Yelta
Fire Origin: Merbein
Incident Name:
Issued: 11/11/16 9:30 PM
This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for Benetook, Birdwoodton, Cabarita, Cardross, Irymple, Karadoc, Karawinna, Koorlong, Lake Benetook, Merbein, Merbein South, Merbein West, Merrinee, Merrinee North, Mildura, Nichols Point, Pirlta, Red Cliffs, Redgrove, Sunny Cliffs, Tarrango, Thurla, Upper Kulnine, Wargan, Yelta.
A mini tornado has hit Merbein. Trees are down and there is flying debris. Power lines are down. Visitors should stay out of the area. People should not travel in severe weather and stay indoors. A second severe storm is expected to affect the wider area from Red Cliffs, Cardross Mildura and Birdwoodton
The next update is expected by 11/11/16 11:00 AM or as the situation changes.
Safety Information:
Review your bushfire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
If you have time check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
If you are experiencing smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
Smoke Information:
Smoke can affect people's health.
People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant woman and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing smoke.
People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by their doctor.
If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.
Stay Informed:
Via
www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667.
Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VBIL. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
Download the FireReady App or follow Vic Emergency on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook.
Road closures: check
VicRoads website.
