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Davis Congratulates Abc On Bushfire Coverage

Liberal Member for Eastern Victoria Philip Davis has congratulated ABC radio in Parliament this week for its coverage of the Gippsland and North-East bushfires

By Parliament of Victoria - 21st December 2006 - Back to News

Mr Davis told the Parliament that bushfire affected residents and communities relief heavily on the ABC in its role as the official emergency services broadcaster to provide up-to-date and accurate information about the status of the bushfires.

"The main form of communication for communities affected by bushfires has been what I describe as a relentless war by ABC radio, being the official emergency services broadcaster for this crisis in eastern Victoria," Mr Davis told Parliament.

"(The ABC) has been going to air every half hour, updating bulletins of local information to ensure there can be an effective response by people who are subject to ember attack, who need to be advised where and at what time briefings are during the day, changes to weather conditions and changes to threat conditions.

"Indeed, it amounts to advice literally minute by minute of the impending run of the fire front.

"It is an outstanding service, and the ABC needs to be congratulated in providing this effort at this time to country Victorians."

Mr Davis urged all those living in bushfire affected regions to continue listening to ABC radio for the most current bushfire warnings and information.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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