Korweinguboora Emergency Group Inc

22/02/2025

‼️It might not look hot out there but it is starting to heat up.. and a number of fires have already set the EMV alert off..

👉Please be safe and prepared today.. keep cool and alert..
Check in on your neighbours and look after your pets and animals 🐕‍🦺🐈🦙🐓

A Total Fire Ban is in force for the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, North Central and Central fire districts today (Saturday 22 February 2025). Check what you can and can't do here - www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

12/02/2025

🥵 Another hot one tomorrow guys.. stay cool, be prepared and look after each other.. 🧡

**The fire danger rating map has been updated.

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025, in the South West, North Central, and Central forecast districts. Take action now to protect your life and property – fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous.

A Total Fire Ban has also been declared for the South West, North Central, and Central forecast districts. This means no fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air.

Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: www.emergency.vic.gov.au

26/01/2025

26/01/2025

⚠️⚠️It's going to be a hot one today with extreme fire conditions 🥵 so please look after each other, enact your emergency plan and check in on your neighbours.. stay cool and safe Korweinguboora! 💛

Dry lightning is a risk with any thunderstorms today, Monday 27 January, adding to the fire risk across the state.

❔ Dry lightning refers to thunderstorms that generate lightning but little to no rain. This can be dangerous on days like this as bushes and trees can smoulder, eventually catching fire, and the gusty winds connected with the storm can spread the flames - all without the relieving rain that a thunderstorm might otherwise bring.

With today's widespread Extreme Fire Danger Ratings, it's especially important to remain aware of your surroundings. If lightning has passed through your area, check your property when safe. Look out for:

🧯 New fire starts or smouldering spots
🧯 Smoking trees, grass, or bushes
🧯 Any signs of sparks or hot spots near buildings or vehicles

If you find a fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Getting help quickly can mean the difference between a small fire and a large bushfire.

08/01/2025

04/01/2025

03/01/2025

We are back online after a short hiatus (!!) 🤩🥳and are ready to once again support the Korweinguboora community to become more resilient and better prepared for future emergencies.

🥵As we see the new year kick off with a couple of extreme heat days, we encourage you all to stay up to date with local emergency warnings and have your emergency plan ready to be activated.

Stay safe and cool Korweinguboora!! 💧❄️

Temperatures are going to heat up in parts of Victoria from Friday, so it’s time to prepare now.

Those most at-risk during heatwaves include people over the age of 65, babies and young children, pregnant women, people with acute or chronic health problems and people who are socially isolated. If this is you, make sure you are ready for Friday and the weekend.

Take these steps to stay cool at home during hot weather:
-Use air conditioning or a fan.
-Wear light and loose-fitting clothing.
-Keep skin wet, using a spray bottle or damp sponge or towel
-Block heat from entering your home with blinds or curtains.

For more handy tips, visit the Better Health website: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extreme-heat