Kendenup Mortigallup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade

24/04/2023

WA Severe Weather: Damaging Winds. Albany, Esperance, Mount Barker, Jerramungup, Ravensthorpe, Walpole at rist of gusts to 90km/h Tuesday night.

24/04/2023

LEST WE FORGET

24/04/2023

Storm - Get Ready - Albany, Esperance, Mount Barker, Jerramungup, Ravensthorpe and Walpole
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

This is a new alert

Time of issue: 04:50 PM
Date of issue: 24 April 2023

Get ready now for severe weather in parts of the Great Southern

If you live in Albany, Esperance, Mount Barker, Jerramungup, Ravensthorpe and Walpole you need to get ready now for the severe weather coming tomorrow afternoon.

WHAT TO DO

Store or weigh down loose objects around your home like outdoor furniture that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds, causing damage or injury

Ensure your emergency kit is complete including a battery operated radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit

Ensure pets and animals are in a safe area

Move vehicles under cover

Boat owners should securely moor their boats

Campers should find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams

Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephone if there is lightning.

If you are away from home contact family or friends to prepare your property.

23/04/2023

16/04/2023

The burning season will be open to allow burning without a permit to burn, from
17th April, 2023.
Please notify your Bushfire Brigade Fire Control Officer (or Heather - 0409881865), BEFORE lighting up, and advise what, when and where you will be burning. Please avoid smoke into wine grape growing locations. ONLY BURN WHEN THE WEATHER IS SAFE FOR BURNING.
Use your burn smart programme.
https://publications.dfes.wa.gov.au/publications/burn-smart-guide_2021

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