Summer Preparedness Guide 2017 -2018 Council services during extreme weather Total Fire Ban CODE RED EXTREME SEVERE (Northern Country TFB District) Expect extremely hot, dry and windy conditions. If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be uncontrollable, Expect hot, dry and possibly windy conditions. unpredictable and fast moving. Spot fires will start, If a fire starts and takes hold, it may be These are the worst conditions for a bush or grass move quickly and come from many directions. uncontrollable. A Total Fire Ban sets legal restrictions on fire. Homes are not designed or constructed to Homes that are situated and constructed or modified Well prepared homes that are actively defended can what activities can or can not occur in a Definitions withstand fires in these conditions. The safest place to withstand a bushfire, that are well prepared and provide safety. particular district for that day. It aims to to be is away from high risk bushfire areas. actively defended, may provide safety. You must be physically and mentally prepared to reduce the activities that may start a fire. You must be physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions. defend in these conditions. There are 3 levels of warnings: “Advice” this means there is a fire in your area and you need to monitor. Warnings - Fire only “Watch and Act” means a fire is heading towards you and you need to start taking action to protect yourself. "Emergency Warning” means you are now in immediate danger and need to act now to protect yourself. You will be impacted by fire. Extreme Risk - all or parts of Bendigo, North Bendigo, Spring Gully, Lake Eppalock and Lake Eppalock Foreshore, Axedale, Long Gully, Junortoun, Maiden Gully, Myrtle Creek, Mia Mia, Redesdale, Heathcote, Huntly, Lockwood South, Big Hill, Eaglehawk, Kangaroo Flat, Pinpandoor, Costerfield, Heathcote and Heathcote North and Sedgwick. High Risk Fire Areas Very High Risk - is parts of Bendigo, North Bendigo and Huntly, Axedale, Heathcote, Eppalock, Marong, Big Hill, Spring Gully, Kennington, Junortoun, Huntly, Sebastian, Mandurang, Epsom, Epsom West, Strathfieldsaye, Jackass Flat, Strathdale interface, Golden Square, California Gully, Eaglehawk, Myers Flat, Big Hill, Redesdale and Spring Gully. Vic Emergency Information Council does not issue warnings. For latest information on emergencies (all hazards) refer to VicEmergency App or call VicEmergency Hotline 1800 226 226 Heat Health Alert (Heatwave) Department of Health and Human Services will issue a Heat Health Alert. Waste Services - Heathcote - Closed to the public - City and approved Heathcote landfill Heathcote – closed commercial vehicles accepted. Eaglehawk landfill Eaglehawk - closed to public - City and approved Before commencing any task staff will Eaglehawk - Closed to the public - City and approved Strathfieldsaye transfer station commercial vehicles accepted Normal service conduct a risk assessment and consider commercial vehicles accepted. Strathfieldsaye – Closed any potential fire hazard. Goornong Transfer station Strathfieldsaye - Closed Goornong – Closed Rural Garbage Collection Goornong – Closed No travelling on unsealed roads that: are no through roads. Services may be affected Rural Garbage, Recycling and have limited visibility. Collections will be at the driver's discretion Normal service Normal service Organics collections have no areas where a truck can easily turn around. based on local conditions are through state forest or areas of similar vegetation density. Summer Preparedness Chart 2017 - 2018 - Council services during extreme weather CODE RED EXTREME SEVERE Total Fire Ban (Northern Country District) In Home Assessment and Limited service prior to 1pm Normal service provided where appropriate cooling No service provided Limited service as deemed necessary Home Visits No service high risk areas is available. Limited service where appropriate cooling is Normal service. Normal service provided where appropriate cooling Personal Care No service provided available and as deemed necessary is available. Limited service where appropriate cooling is Normal service provided where appropriate cooling Respite Care No service provided available and as deemed necessary. In home only. In home respite only is available. In home only Limited service where appropriate cooling is Normal service. Normal service provided where appropriate cooling Domestic Assistance No service provided available and as deemed necessary is available. Property Maintenance (relating Limited service only – In home modifications only No service provided No service provided after 1 pm Normal service provided (i.e.. install smoke alarm, change battery, flexi hose, to home care) internal rails). No service provided. Normal delivery to clients. Clients may have meals Normal delivery to clients. Clients may have meals Normal service. Food Services Meals delivered prior to the day. delivered prior to the day. No volunteers after delivered prior to the day. No volunteers midday Limited service where appropriate cooling is Limited service where appropriate cooling is Social Support (formerly Service will be provided however “in” day only. No service, venue will be closed. available and as deemed necessary. Service in available and as deemed necessary. Service in No outings permitted. Planned Activity Group) centre only. centre only. No service. No service. Volunteer Visiting As deemed necessary As deemed necessary No Volunteers No Volunteers Open Open Open Open Bendigo – Lyttleton Terrace and other services/facilities Service will operate subject to staff availability Service will operate subject to staff availability Service will operate subject to staff availability Service will operate subject to staff availability located in Bendigo central business district Open Open Open Open Heathcote – administration and other services/facilities located Service will operate subject to staff availability Service will operate subject to staff availability Service will operate subject to staff availability Service will operate subject to staff availability in the Heathcote area Bendigo & Heathcote Visitor Centres The Heathcote Visitor Centre will be assessed on Normal service when no imminent danger in the the day prior to a code red day to determine if the Normal service Normal service local vicinity. centre will remain open. Bendigo & Heathcote Visitor Centres The Bendigo Visitor Centre will remain open. Visitors are advised to contact the VicEmergency Visitors are advised to contact the VicEmergency Visitors are advised to contact the VicEmergency Visitors are advised to contact the VicEmergency hotline on 1800 226 226 for travel advice. hotline on 1800 226 226 for travel advice. hotline on 1800 226 226 for travel advice. hotline on 1800 226 226 for travel advice. Swimming Pool Services Contact pool directly for more information Contact pool directly for more information Normal service Contact pool directly for more information Library Services: Bendigo Open - some services will be subject to staff Kangaroo Flat availability. Normal service Normal service Normal service Heathcote Eaglehawk.