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Bushfire Relief Centres Functioning

Bushfire Relief and Registration Centres in Sale, Bairnsdale and Traralgon are now fully functional.

By Municipal Emergency Co-Ordination Centre - 12th December 2006 - Back to News

The Relief and Registration Centres are marshalling and information points for any residents who leave or cannot reach their homes because of the fires.

The centres will provide:

• Registration
• Refreshments – tea/coffee sandwiches etc
• Personal items - such as toothbrushes etc
• Accommodation information for people and pets
• Counselling

"The Centres will provide information and assistance to anyone affected by the fires," said Mr Jim Wilson, Acting CEO of Wellington Shire Council.

All residents leaving their homes are encouraged to call in and register at a Relief Centre

"Even if you have somewhere else to go we would like people to register at a Centre.

"This could save the authorities valuable time if the whereabouts of some residents is uncertain," said Mr Wilson.

The three Relief and Registration Centres will operate 24 hours until the bushfire emergency has passed. The Centres are located at:

Sale – Stephenson’s Park, Guthridge Parade

Bairnsdale – Bairnsdale Racecourse

Traralgon – Senior Citizens Centre in Victory Park (Princes Hwy)

"We encourage all residents to keep in touch with the local media for regular bushfire updates and warnings," said Mr Wilson.

Please note the Relief and Registration Centres are only for people who have left or can’t reach their homes. They cannot provide general bushfire information. General bushfire information is available from:

Victorian Bushfire Information Line on freecall 1800 240 667

or visit the following websites:

www.dse.vic.gov.au/fires

www.cfa.vic.gov.au

www.abc.net.au/gippsland/

ABC radio is the official emergency broadcaster and is regularly providing updates and information and broadcasts on 100.7 FM or 828 AM.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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