Message ID: 0004704
Time Message Issued: 20:32
Date Message Issued: 14/01/2020
Origin / Name: RAVINE
ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE FOR KANGAROO ISLAND
ISSUED FOR RAVINE
CFS is pleased to announce that around the clock assessments of Kangaroo Island roads by multiple agencies has resulted in some key roads being more accessible.
Roads that are now tier 3 roads are:
- Shackle Road
- South Coast Road from Seal Bay Road to Shackle Road and
- Playford Highway from Parndana to Shackle Road.
Seal Bay Road and Hanson Bay Road are now tier 2 roads.
What are the access tiers?
Roads closed at tier 1 level can only be accessed by Emergency Services.
At tier 2, access is extended to essential services conducting assessment and restoration activities and to media with a CFS escort.
Tier 3 access allows Bona Fide local residents who wish to return to assess their property and/or stock as well as relief and recovery services. Accredited media may use the road without CFS escort.
Residents who are returning to their properties are strongly advised that roads are likely to be very different to what they were before the fire. Roads familiar to you will look, feel and drive differently and extra care will be needed. Drivers may find that roads are slippery and have loose edges. There is potential danger of trees and tree limbs falling onto roads which may unexpectedly block a previously cleared road. Extreme caution is advised and access along these roads should still only be undertaken by residents returning to their own property. For the safety of local residents, emergency services, army and recovery workers, unless travel on these roads is vital, please wait until roads are declared fully open.
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: Jan 15 2020 12:30
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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