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The Border Watch : October 24th 2013
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BUSHFIRE For all your bushfire safety information: CFS Bushfire Information Hotline (TTY 133 677) www.cfs.sa.gov.au 631802 Are you prepared? Learn First Aid NOW! South East region Apply First Aid* (Senior) – 1 day: 9-5pm *Now includes skill assessment in asthma, anaphylaxis and use of a defi brillator Mt Gambier: 25, 31 October or 6, 11 November Millicent: 20 November, 16 December Naracoorte: 8, 27 November CPR* 2 ½ hours: *Now includes skill assessment in the use of a defi brillator Mt Gambier: 13 November, 6 December Millicent: 20 November, 16 December Naracoorte: 8, 27 November EFA* 4 ½ hours: *Now includes skill assessment in asthma, anaphylaxis and use of a defi brillator Mt Gambier: 10 December (9-1.30pm) Low Voltage Rescue 4 ½ hours: Mt Gambier: 14 November (8.30-1pm) tree lopping, removal and stump munching The Border Watch, Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 31 SKYWORK FIRE PREVENTION - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY With the Fire Danger Season fast approaching, it is the responsibility of all landowners within the Council area to commence fi re prevention measures to prevent the outbreak of fi re or the spreading of fi re to or from their property. Fuel reduction is one of the most important preparations you can undertake. The following are the minimum recommendations for fuel hazard reduction: - (For allotments 0.5 hectare or less in size) reducing fl ammable undergrowth on your property to a maximum height of 10 cm by spraying or slashing; (For allotments greater than 0.5 hectares in size) by mowing, slashing or grazing to a maximum height of 10cm, all undergrowth in a strip 5 metres wide as near as practicable to the perimeter of the allotment, and all undergrowth within 20 metres of a dwelling. Removal of any accumulated litter or waste materials (piles of tree cuttings beneath established trees, heaps of bark, piles of wood) that are close to any buildings; Pruning of any trees overhanging buildings; and Removal of leaf litter and debris from all gutters and roofs. These standards should be maintained throughout the entire Fire Danger Season – from 22nd November 2013 to 30th April 2014 however, these dates may be varied subject to the seasonal weather conditions. Council will commence assessments of properties for the level of fl ammable growth on 22nd October 2013. Should it be noted that fuel hazard reduction works have not been addressed on your property, Council can issue an order against property owners to ensure that necessary works are undertaken. If necessary Council can undertake the required works at your expense. An expiation notice of $315.00 may be imposed to landholders who do not comply with the Notice. PREPARE ACT SURVIVE – FIRE PREVENTION – YOUR RESPONSIBILITY ARE YOU BUSHFIRE READY For further information in relation to bushfi re prevention measures, please contact Council’s Fire Prevention Staff on 8733 0900. P Harriott Chief Executive Offi cer 631845 Be Fire Ready See the experts for fi re protection in sales and service including: 337 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier 631012 TREES! CAUSING A PROBLEM? TREE REMOVALS & ADVICE – TREE PRUNING & SHAPING ROOT DAMAGE (DRIVEWAYS ETC.) GENERAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE (TREE SURGEON) FIRE PREVENTION PREPARATION IS PARAMOUNT PHONE 0418 846 530 631013 631003
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