The Bureau of Meteorology has announced low intensity heatwave conditions will be experienced in the Kangaroo Island, Lower Eyre Peninsula, and West Coast regions of South Australia today (8 November). Simultaneously, the SA County Fire Service (CFS) has issued a total fire ban for the Eastern Eyre Peninsula today, with the fire danger rating ranked as extreme.
The State Emergency Service advised that low-intensity heatwaves are common in SA during summer and most people are able to cope well, but the very young, elderly or those with medical conditions should take care. This is a reminder to check in on your loved ones as the weather conditions to change.
For people residing in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula region, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted and the CFS recommends that residents implement their Bushfire Survival Plans.
Only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire, so if you don’t have a plan, leaving early is your safest option.
In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.
Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council. Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted are fully extinguished.
Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions.
For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit cfs.sa.gov.au.
For further information on weather conditions, find services below:
- Check the SES website at ses.sa.gov.au
- For heatwave forecasts visit bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/
- Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates
- Call the SA Emergency Infoline on 1800 362 361
- People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency Infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)
- Follow the SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)
- For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life threatening call 000 (triple zero).
- For further information visit SA Health or HealthDirect
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