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Fire Bans | Holidays & Travel
Holidays & Travel over Summer
Summer holidays in Victoria coincide with the bushfire season.
So if you’re planning a holiday, you need to think about
fire safety.
Many popular holiday spots on the coast and in the bush are often
locations where bushfire risk is at its highest.
While travelling:
- If you are aware of bushfires before you leave home, plan an
alternate route.
- If you come across smoke while travelling, turn around and
go back. Listen to the radio and ask locally for help to find
a safe way through.
- Visibility on the roads may be greatly reduced and you may encounter a high number of Emergency service vehicles. All care should be taken to ensure that you drive cautiously.
Even if you’re just heading out of town for a day trip and
planning to have a barbecue, there are a few things you need to
think about.
Camping:
If you’re camping this summer, check to see if it’s
a Total Fire Ban where you’re going. Remember there are five
TFB districts across the State. Check what the camping ground’s
firelighting rules are. If you can light a campfire, only use the
fireplaces provided.
When you arrive at your destination, check with the camping ground
operator about what their plans are should there be a bushfire
or other emergency.
Know how to recognise a high fire risk day ...high temperatures,
strong northerly wind and low humidity. Think about what you will
do on those days – the beach may be a better option than
bushwalking.
 Listen
to this message for campers & tourists. Or read this transcript...
And finally: Let someone know your plans and how to contact
you.
Have fun on your summer holiday and remember, fire safety is everyone’s
responsibility.
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