Community support

Current Incidents

1. Gippsland Bushfires

   The fires that started on Thursday 29/01/09 in Gippsland during sweltering temperatures, affecting, have had an enormous environmental, social, and economic impact.

   Residents of South Gippsland affected by the fire should contact (03) 5169 6299 or visit the Mirboo North Recovery Centre located at 16 Baromi Road Mirboo North. Residents of Latrobe City affected by fire should contact (03) 5821 1670 or visit Boolarra Recovery Centre located at the corner of Church street and Irving street Boolarra.

   For information on coping with stress, general health, financial assistance, and practical advice, go to Bushfire in Gippsland: Emergency Management - Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia

   ROAD CLOSURES

   For updated information on Road closures call 13 11 70 or visit www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

   WATER SUPPLY

   At this stage it is advisable to treat water.

   Families reliant on water tanks need to ensure wildlife has not sought refuge from fires in their tanks and is causing contamination. Water tanks may also be contaminated by ash, debris, and fire retardents.

   Latrobe City Health Officers can provide information in relation to water testing and usage by phoning 1300 367 700.

   For further information on current fires in Gippsland please contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

2. Train accident Rosedale - 09/01/2009
3. Potato Cyst Nematode outbreak Thorpdale - 14/10/2008
4. Chlorine chemical incident Morwell Pool - 30/07/2008
5. Truck/Bus incident - 24/07/2008
6. Severe windstorm - 02/04/2008