Central Victorians are being encouraged to get ready now for the fire season by attending an upcoming Country Fire Authority planning session.
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CFA members will be on hand at a number of meetings across the region in coming weeks, helping residents plan what to do in the event of a fire.
The fire danger period began in the City of Greater Bendigo on Monday, meaning no fires can be lit in the open air without a permit or meeting certain requirements.
CFA District 02 operations manager Bill Johnstone said the meetings would give residents a greater understanding of what to include in their fire plan, such as checking on vulnerable neighbours or arranging someone to pick the children up from school.
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“Please come along,” he said. “It’s important the community understands its risk and its environment – and more importantly what to expect on high fire danger days.”
At fire ready and street corner meetings, residents can speak to CFA members about topics such as how to stay informed if a fire starts and threatens your property, and tips and updates to help you start or review your fire plan.
Bushfire planning workshops run for three hours and help residents develop fire plans with hands-on guidance from the CFA.
For more information about preparing for fire, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare
CFA FIRE READY MEETINGS:
November 20
- Eaglehawk: street corner meeting, 6pm, corner of Simpsons Road and Lavery Court.
November 21
- Junortoun: fire ready meeting, 6pm, Junortoun Fire Station, 24 Popes Road.
- Harcourt: fire ready meeting, 7.15pm, Harcourt Fire Station, 56 High Street.
November 23
- Junortoun: street corner meeting, 6pm, in front of Bendigo Baptist Church, McIvor Highway.
November 26
- Redcastle: street corner meeting, 10am, corner Holts Flat Track and Mt Camel-Graytown Road.
November 27
- Jackass Flat: street corner meeting, 6pm, Creekside Close and Lake View Place.
November 29
- Kennington: street corner meeting, 5.30pm, Edwards Road (opposite Federation Terrace).
- Kennington: street corner meeting, 7pm, corner Marnie Road and Kiandra Way.
December 2
- Chewton: display at season opening, 4pm, Chewton Swimming Pool, Main Road.
December 3
- Sedgwick: bushfire planning workshop, 9am, Sedgwick Community Hall, Sedgwick Road (must register beforehand).
December 6
- Strathdale: street corner meeting, 5.30pm, end of Butcher Street (at entrance to reserve, past Blue Gum Drive).
- Maryborough: interactive display, 6pm, Maryborough Station Domain, corner of Burns and Nolan streets.
- Campbells Creek: street corner meeting, 7pm, Campbells Creek Fire Station, 13 Brigade Avenue.
- Strathdale: street corner meeting, 7pm, corner of Cousins Street and Elwood Drive (at entrance to reserve).
- Riddells Creek: street corner meeting, 7.30pm, opposite 43 Riverside Drive.
January 10
- Harcourt: fire ready meeting, 7.15pm, Harcourt Fire Station, 56 High Street.
January 17
- Riddells Creek: street corner meeting, 7.30pm, opposite 43 Riverside Drive.
Ashley Fritsch
Journalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. Love country living, my two children (retriever and a foxy), reading and sunny days. Email: ashley.fritsch@fairfaxmedia.com.au
Journalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. Love country living, my two children (retriever and a foxy), reading and sunny days. Email: ashley.fritsch@fairfaxmedia.com.au
