SES & CFS Media releases for weather on Thursday 30/08/2007
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MEDIA RELEASE
State Emergency Service
SES asks residents to tie down for severe weather.
In line with information from the Bureau of Meteorology about the
potential for severe weather on Thursday, August 30, the State
Emergency Service (SES) is asking the public to take precautions in
case of damaging winds. The SES encourages residents and businesses to
consider the following action:
• Keep your roof, gutters and down pipes free from leaves and debris
• Ensure your roofing is maintained and roof tiles secure
• Check overhanging branches
• Secure loose items in your yard, such as outdoor furniture etc.
• Ensure that animals have shelter
• Checking that your elderly or disabled neighbours are aware and
prepared
• Keep a torch or alternative lighting handy.
State Emergency Service has more than 1500 Volunteers based at 65
Units across South Australia. The members are well trained and
prepared to deal with storm damage.
To contact SES for emergency storm and flood assistance call 132 500
For further weather information go to
www.bom.gov.auFor media information call Judith Bleechmore on <mobile telephone #>
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28 August 2007 - 4:55 PM
Media Release : An early fire danger warning for Thursday
CFS Media Release
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is advising the community that
Thursday 30 August is expected to be a day of increased fire danger
for many parts of the state.
CFS Deputy State Coordinator, Malim Watts, said that this Thursday is
expected to be a high-risk day with the Bureau of Meteorology
forecasting warm temperatures and strong winds.
"It is possible that there will be a number of fire ban districts
subject to a total fire ban on Thursday particularly where there is
scrub or forested areas across the State.
"Fire ban advice for Thursday will be confirmed late tomorrow afternoon.
"On a day like Thursday there is potential for burn-offs to spread out
of control and escalate into larger scale bushfires.
"While CFS encourages property owners to reduce the vegetation load
around their homes, we're simply asking people to wait until after
Thursday before lighting any burn-offs," he said.
"Fires can also rekindle days or even weeks after burn-offs have
occurred so it's important to continue monitoring the burnt area.
"Yesterday, South Australia experienced winds and warm weather and
several fires began on the Eyre Peninsula from burn-offs rekindling.
"The forecast for Thursday will be similar to what we experienced
yesterday," Malim said.
"People need to ensure they are bushfire ready and revisit their
bushfire preparation work they conducted around their properties this
time last year.
For more information on burning-off, or how to prepare for the fire
danger season, visit
www.cfs.org.au or contact your local council Fire
Prevention Officer, CFS Regional Office or local fire brigade.
Click on the URL below to go to the full text of the message
http://www.cfs.org.au/media/article.asp?pArticleID=1330
