Message ID: 0004262
Time Message Issued: 17:56
Date Message Issued: 31/12/2019
Origin / Name: CUDLEE CREEK
Incident Update - CUDLEE CREEK
ISSUED FOR CUDLEE CREEK
A Reduced Threat has been issued for the Cudlee Creek fire which is now Contained.
If you see an unattended fire call triple zero (000). Residents inside the fire ground need to be alert for hotspots and re-ignitions. Be aware that there will be numerous roots and stumps smoldering which may still cause fire outbreaks for many days or even weeks to come.
As conditions have abated it is appropriate to reflect on the outcome from earlier this week.
Over the coming days and weeks volunteers and staff will continue to work on this fire by patrolling, checking, planning and extinguishing, up until the fire is able to be declared complete. A huge thank you to everyone as their efforts continue.
The community response to this fire has been exceptional. The CFS would like to thank everyone in the community for their attention to the warning messages and to the challenging circumstances. Also a big thanks for the support they provided to all the services involved during this extended event.
Firefighters, volunteers, staff, support personnel and allied agencies, along with hundreds of families at home, have been amazing in keeping the impact of the challenging conditions to a minimum. Monday's excellent outcome has been the result of exemplary dedication, planning and hard work over the previous ten days by a huge number of people. Thanks to all of you.
For assistance with injured or distressed animals, native or domestic, South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management (SAVEM) can be contacted on Ph: 0477 055 233 or email:coordinator@savem.org.au
Road access is being continually reviewed and roads may close at short notice. There is still the threat of falling branches and whole trees and stock wandering on the road. A large amount of road signage has been damaged adding an extra risk to road travel. Refer to www.traffic.sa.gov.au for the latest information.
For more information on Relief and Recovery visit Department of Human Services dhs.sa.gov.au/services/disaster-recovery/cudleecreek or phone the Recovery Hotline on 1800 302 787
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
This message will be updated as the situation changes or before: 01/01/2020 19:00
WHAT TO DO:
- Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan
- Decide what you will do if the situation changes
- Look and listen for information on television, radio, internet, mobile phones and by speaking with neighbours
KEEP UP TO DATE:
- CFS website : cfs.sa.gov.au
- Bushfire 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
- CFS on Facebook or Twitter
- On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners.
Do not rely on a single source for warning information.
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000)
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