There are total fire bans in place today with severe and catastrophic conditions forecast across the State.
Police patrols, as a part of Operation Nomad, will be out and about monitoring bush fire prone areas with a focus on deliberate, reckless and negligent acts that may cause a bush fire. This can be anything from the use of power tools or farming equipment when restrictions are in place, to parking a hot car on long grass.
Police will continue to monitor 81 persons of interest during this year’s fire danger season, but also rely on the information from the public to keep our community safe. Bushfire prevention is a community effort and police are asking the public to remain vigilant. It is extremely important if you see any suspicious activity including people of cars loitering in bush fire prone areas to call the police attendance line immediately on 131 444.
Extreme heat safety tips:
*Drink plenty of fluids but avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks.
*Be sun safe and cover up.
*Make regular contact with elderly relatives, friends and neighbours, especially if they live alone to ensure they are keeping cool and drinking plenty of fluids.
*Keep homes cool by closing blinds and curtains during the day and making good use of fans or air conditioners (which are on the cool setting).
*Stay indoors. Open up homes at night if it cools down, but be careful not to leave doors or windows unlocked or insecure.
*Never leave children or pets unattended in the car.
*Make use of air conditioned public facilities such as shopping centres, cinemas and libraries.
