Avoid smoke

Advice - Bushfire smoke

WAIKERIE Bushfire

Issued on
20 Feb 2024 16:29

Issued for
WAIKERIE in the Riverland district.

Warning level
Advice - Bushfire smoke - Avoid smoke

Action
Bushfire smoke from the WAIKERIE Waste Transfer Station, which is approximately 5km south west of the township, is impacting across the southern parts of Waikerie township and surrounding area.

Bushfire smoke can affect your health. You should stay informed and be aware of the health impacts of smoke on yourself and others.

Symptoms of exposure includes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing, burning eyes, running nose, chest tightness, chest pain and dizziness or light-headedness.

If you or anyone in your care are having difficulty breathing, seek medical attention from your local GP. If your symptoms become severe, call 000.

More information will be provided by the CFS when it is available.

Warning area

Shapes on this map image indicate the Warning Area to which this message applies.
YELLOW: Advice Message; ORANGE: Watch and Act Message; RED: Emergency Warning

This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: Feb 20 2024 22:00

Message ID 0007435

What you should do

Stay indoors as much as possible.
Close windows, doors, and air vents (this may only assist with reduced exposure for hours or a few days, as outside air will eventually enter the home).
Use appropriate air conditioner settings in the home and vehicles to prevent outside air coming in.
Spend time in air-conditioned venues, like cinemas, shopping centres and libraries.
Reduce indoor sources of air pollution, such as smoking, cooking with gas, burning candles or vacuum cleaning.
Avoid vigorous outdoor activities, especially if you have asthma or other chronic lung or heart conditions.
People with existing heart or lung conditions, people over 65 years of age, children 14 years and younger (especially those with asthma), pregnant and breastfeeding people and people with diabetes are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke and should follow the treatment plan advised by their doctor.

Stay informed

CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
Information Hotline 1800 362 361
For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
CFS on Facebook or X
Alert SA Mobile App
On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners

For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

Media information

Emergency Warning to be broadcast immediately and then every 15 minutes following.
Watch and Act to be broadcast immediately and then every 30 minutes following.
Advice to be broadcast at the discretion of the broadcaster.

For media enquiries call the CFS Media Line on 08 8115 3531.