Residents in Whittlesea, Humevale, Kinglake West, Strathewen, Arthurs Creek, Yan Yean, Doreen and Mernda may see or hear helicopters operating over the next six weeks as part of Victoria’s night fire aviation program.
Training flights are part of essential safety training.
Victoria’s disaster response team has been given a major boost to help deal with rising demand. The state control centre will now operate around the clock, responding faster than ever to major emergencies. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb @CameronBaud7#7NEWS
In some good news for communities in the “Border bubble.” Residents will be able to continue to cross state lines by showing their licence @abcmelbourne@abcsydney#CovidVic#COVID19nsw
#USwithAUS: A total of 362 wildland fire personnel were mobilized to assist with the #AustraliaFires. This chart shows when and how many personnel were assigned.
Buy what you need. Buy what you will actually use.
Stockpiling is a privilege not everyone can afford – and it's a cycle that breeds fear
So please, next time you’re at the supermarket take a breath and ask yourself:
“Do I really need this - or will someone else need it more?”
I understand that people are worried.
And I don't blame anyone for wanting to be prepared.
But the panic in aisles and checkouts around our state has got to stop.
Staff are being abused and assaulted. Decent people are fighting over pasta and hand wash.
So let me say this:
After a long flight we welcome three more Incident Management Teams from the US and Canada! These teams will continue to support local crews down in East Gippsland, positioned in the regional Incident Control Centres and out on the fireground.
Pre deployment briefing with @Riggzy123 as he heads back up to NSW to join the other Vics assisting with the fires in Northern NSW. Go steady, stay safe and take care.
More than 65 people were at #Murrayville today for the 51st #Wyperfeld Big Desert Fire Conference, which is an opportunity for community and local agencies to come together to discuss the issues & protocols surrounding emergency situations in the #Mallee#FFMVic#CFA#weworkasone
The Aerial Firefighting Award in Industry Innovation category has been awarded to Coulson Aviation, Kestrel Aviation and Emergency Management Victoria for their collaborative work on night vision #aerialfirefighting operations. #AFFEUR19