This Watch and Act message is issued for Creswick, Creswick.
* It is strongly recommended that you prepare to evacuate.
*There is a bushfire at Creswick_BAld_HillsRd which is not yet under control
* The bushfire is spreading from Armstrong Street in a southeast direction towards Midland Highway. In the current situation, the fire is not expected to cross the Midland Highway.
* The fire crossed the railway tracks
* The fire is on the east side of the railway road and in the plantation.
*If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you. If you live in the Creswick and Bald Hill area, act now to protect your life. Prepare to evacuate immediately and leave as soon as possible.
as soon as you are ready, as the roads will become very busy as people leave. What you should do: How to evacuate: You should take:
* Species
* Clothing for three days
* Medicine for three days
* Phone and chargers
* Toiletries
*Important documents
*Moments and photos
*Pet essentials including leash and carriers.
* If possible, make sure your neighbors are aware of the situation and see if they need help.
*Check the VicRoads website for road closures ( ) . When you are ready, you must leave immediately. Don’t wait to be told when
leave.
Where to go:
* You can go to your friends or family in a safer place. Routes and routes:
*Keep in mind that roads may become very busy as the time of impact approaches. Impacts in your region:
*Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
* Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures. This message was issued by the Country Fire Authority.
The next update is expected on 11/21/2024 5:00 p.m. or as the situation changes.
Use multiple sources to stay informed:
* www.emergency.vic.gov.au ( )
* VicEmergency Helpline ( ) – free call 1800 226 226
* VicEmergency app ( )
*Facebook ( ) or Twitter ( ) (#VicFires)
* Tune in to local ABC radio, designated commercial and community radio stations or Sky News TV. Accessibility: The following services can help you or someone you know access information.
during an emergency.
* To access this information in other languages, call the Translation and Interpretation Service ( ) to 131 450 (freephone) and ask them to call the VicEmergency hotline.
*If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech/communication impairment, contact the National Relay Service ( ) on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency hotline.