Community Newsletter 13/01/2020 Upper Murray
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Community Newsletter Upper Murray Community Monday 13 January 2020 Weather Monday 13th January Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke haze. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h early in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Corryong – 32 C Tallangatta – 30 C Dartmouth – 28 C Tuesday 14th January Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke haze. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly in the morning then becoming light in the middle of the day. Corryong – 13 / 35 C Tallangatta – 17 / 32 C Dartmouth – 17 / 30 C Fire Situation Update Total Area of Upper Murray fire - 297,000ha approx. Wednesday 15th January Conditions have been milder allowing crews to Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke haze. work on containment lines along the west side of Medium (50%) chance of showers, most likely the fire, as weather conditions permit. in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light Back-burning is occurring in the Wabba winds. Wilderness, between Berringama and Dartmouth Dam along the Beetoomba Spur Track, Gibb Range Track, Glamour Hill Track to secure the Thursday 16th January western flank of the fire. Humid. Partly cloudy. High (70%) chance of As a result of this back-burning, increased smoke showers in the east, medium (40%) chance will be visible in nearby areas. elsewhere. Areas of smoke haze. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon Fire Danger Ratings then tending south to southeasterly during the Mon 13th – High evening. Tues 14th – High Wed 15th – High Thurs 16th – Low-Moderate Page 1 of 4 Roads and Access ADF Additional Support Current Information on road closures available 13 11 70 A convoy of 60 or the Vic Traffic website: Australian Defence traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au Force (ADF) heavy equipment and trucks is assisting with Current Park Closures rehabilitation works in As a result of the fire ALL Parks and State bushfire affected Forests are closed to the public until further areas which are managed by the Wodonga and notice. Ovens Incident Control Centres. The staggered For information on forest access and roads convoy is driving from Brisbane, down the Hume visit www.parks.vic.gov.au Freeway to Wodonga and will be assigned tasks including road clearing, burying livestock, and to supplement resourcing for fire agencies and local Traffic Management Points authorities. as at 8.00am today Tintaldra – Murray River Rd / Cudgewa Rd Corryong - Murray Valley Hwy / Sugarloaf Rd Corryong – Murray Valley Hwy / Thowgla Rd Murray Valley Highway Re-opened Corryong – Murray Valley Hwy / Mongans Lane - With Conditions Bullioh - Murray Valley Hwy / Granya Rd The Murray Valley Highway between Bullioh and Mitta Mitta - Omeo Hwy at Mitta Mitta Township Corryong is open between 7am to 8pm each day. Koetong – Murray Valley Hwy / Burrowye Rd It is unsafe to drive on this road at night. Shelley – Murray Valley Hwy / Shelley Walwa Rd For access past the Traffic Management Point, Walwa – Murray River Rd / Jingellic Rd residents must provide photo ID and proof of Walwa – Murray River Rd / Harvey St residency for access to Corryong. Speed is Colac Colac – Benambra-Corryong Rd / Murray limited to 60 km/h. All other access routes in the Valley Hwy area are closed. Cudgewa – Cudgewa Valley Rd / Briggs Gap Rd Burrowye – Murray River Rd / Guys Forest Rd Change to Traffic Management Point Essential Services Update - Murray River Road Essential Service Convoys to fire affected areas The Traffic Management Point that was on will be leaving from Tallangatta Showgrounds at Murray River Road at Granya Road, Granya, has 8am, 12pm & 4pm each day. These will distribute been moved back to the intersection of Murray essential supplies such as water, food and River Road at Guys Forest Road, Burrowye. clothing, as needs are determined. Residents can now access properties to the west side of Guys Forest Road, Burrowye. Communications Unfortunately, there is still no access to properties on the eastern side of Guys Forest Road. Information on NBN outages can be found at https://downdetector.com.au/status/nbnco/map/ Shelley Road is still closed, so access will need to Information on Telstra outages can be found at be via Murray River Road until further notice. https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/our- coverage Power supply For details - www.energy.vic.gov.au https://www.ausnetservices.com.au/ Page 2 of 4 Community Support Emergency Water Relief Program Support is available through the Bushfire affected residents can seek emergency Towong Shire Council hotline 02 6071 5180 water. South East Water are facilitating this program for the North East fires. Call 131851, Police Assistance Line on 131 444. Or you can and press 9. make an online report at www.police.vic.gov.au. If you wish to report a scam or fraud, visit www.cyber.gov.au/ For further details: https://mysupport.southeastwater.com.au/articles/ Report suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers FAQ/Emergency-water-relief-program-for- on 1800 333 000. bushfire-affected-residents Animal Welfare Health Impacts Livestock Corryong Health Services are available for health- Farmers in need of fodder or agistment should related concerns - 02 6076 3290 call the VFF on 1300 882 833 to register for Call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 606 024 or see assistance. your doctor if you are unwell. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) For urgent animal welfare and needs for pets, horses and livestock including food and water Bushfire case support program contact 1800 226 226 or visit http://agriculture.vic.gov.au for more information. The Victorian Bushfires Case Support Program has been launched and is available for people Contact the Towong Shire for assistance with affected by the bushfires in East Gippsland and livestock disposal 02 6071 5100. North East Victoria, as a single point of contact linking local residents to vital support – such as Wildlife information and advice, mental health support or financial counselling. Residents can access It is expected that wildlife will be coming onto service via 1800 560 760. private property/ into towns as they seek shelter from fire and search out food and water. If you Mental Health see wildlife resting in your garden, keep people and pets away and allow it to It is normal to have strong emotional or physical rest and recover. Noise reactions following a distressing event. There is should also be kept to a always help available through your doctor and minimum. local mental health professionals. You can call the following for support at any time: Injured wildlife - please report Lifeline - 131 114 it to the Wodonga Incident Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 Control Centre 02 6043 4600 which will be Mens Line - 1300 789 978 redirected to the Wildlife Coordinator. Kid’s Help Line - 1800 55 1800 Relief Centres Parent Line - 13 22 89 Corryong - P-12 College, Towong St, Financial Assistance 8am-8pm (Ph: 0438 681829) Tallangatta - Memorial Hall, Towong St, DHHS staff are working from relief centres, 8am-8pm including Corryong, providing financial and emergency accommodation assistance to people Wangaratta - Wangaratta Showgrounds, evacuating impacted areas. Golf Links Lane Wodonga - Australian Defence Force Relief People who cannot get to a relief centre can call Accommodation at Latchford Barracks – the hotline 1800 961 054. Bonegilla Road, Bonegilla Page 3 of 4 NOTE TO RESIDENTS: Safety on Returning to Home Even though roads are opening and residents are returning, there may be local risks and safety issues still be present on your property. Be aware of dangers associated with trees, fire re-ignition, deep seated fire areas, potential contamination through compromised chemical storage, and hazards. Personal Fire Plans Residents should still be enacting their personal fire plans and remain vigilant for changes in current fire activity, by staying informed and monitoring for warnings. Stay Informed www.emergency.vic.gov.au VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226 VicEmergency app Facebook or Twitter #vicfires Local radio ABC Radio is the Emergency Broadcaster Albury-Wodonga & Wangaratta 106.5FM Bright 89.7FM Corryong 99.7FM Myrtleford 91.7FM Page 4 of 4 .