Useful Sites
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/css/pdf/1981EMQ_Prepare_for_Disasters_Emergency_Plan_LR.pdf
http://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/getready/files/Emergency-and-Evac-Kit-a.pdf
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/css/pdf/1981EMQ_Prepare_for_Disasters_Emergency_Plan_LR.pdf
http://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/getready/files/Emergency-and-Evac-Kit-a.pdf
Information on Fire Bans
Details of Total Fire Bans can be found at www.dfes.wa.gov.au or 1800 709 355
Details of Total Fire Bans can be found at www.dfes.wa.gov.au or 1800 709 355
Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans
Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans are issued by local governments. DFES provides this information for your general assistance. A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is a ban that individual local governments are responsible for issuing under the Bush Fires Regulations 1954 Section 38A, and/or Section 24C. Local government will impose the ban when their Bushfire Control Officer is of the opinion that the use of engines, vehicles, plant or machinery during the prohibited burning times or the restricted burning times or both is likely to cause a fire or contribute to the spread of a bushfire These prohibited and restricted burning times vary between the individual local governments but as a guide generally extend over the traditional summer period from October through to April. A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban may be imposed for any length of time but is generally imposed for the ‘heat of the day’ periods and may be extended or revoked by the local government should weather conditions change. The responsibility remains on the individual to ensure that any activity undertaken is not likely to start a fire and that a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is currently not in place in their local government area. To find out if a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been imposed you need to contact your local government and ask for their Bushfire Control Officer or Ranger Services. |
Total Fire Ban
Total Fire Bans affect everyone, whether you live near bush or in a built up area. They are a prevention measure to warn you of a day of predicted adverse fire weather. On these days you should be particularly careful not to cause a fire to start. WHAT DOES A TOTAL FIRE BAN MEAN? It means a person must not:
hot works (welding, grinding, soldering, gas cutting) all open solid fuel fires for the purpose of cooking or camping use of incinerators and other activities (as described in the ‘What Can’t I do on a Total Fire Ban day?’ section). WHEN WILL A TOTAL FIRE BAN BE DECLARED? They are declared on days when fires will be difficult to control, are most likely to threaten lives and property, or when widespread fires are impacting the availability of resources. The decision to put a ban in place is based on the weather forecast. FESA consults with the Bureau of Meteorology to determine when dangerous fire weather conditions are likely. FESA also consults with local govenments that will be affected. The need for the ban to remain is assessed and may be revoked in the morning if weather conditions ease. The status of a ban should be checked after 6pm each day. HOW LONG IS A TOTAL FIRE BAN IN PLACE FOR? The ban will be in place from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day declared. HOW IS A TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED? They are declared by the Minister for Emergency Services, or his authorised delegate, using the whole local government boundary. HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN ONE HAS BEEN DECLARED? You can check if your shire has a ban: on the FESA website at www.fesa.wa.gov.au by calling 1800 709 355 by listening to ABC local radio and other media outlets on roadside Fire Danger Rating signs |