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Storm and Flood Assistance
ACT Emergency Services Commissioner Georgeina Whelan has declared a Total Fire Ban for the whole of the ACT under Section 114 of the Emergencies Act 2004 for the duration of Thursday 19 December, Friday 20 December and Saturday 21 December 2019.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting hot, very dry and moderately windy conditions with predicted temperatures of up to 42 degrees.
A smoke haze is likely to remain in the region for the coming days due to fire activity in NSW. Smoke will increase and reduce in the ACT as wind direction changes. For information about fires in the ACT visit esa.act.gov.au or download the NSW Fires Near Me app.
The forecast Fire Danger Rating for the coming days will reach SEVERE. This means if a fire starts it may be uncontrollable and move quickly.
Residents are urged to:
> review their Bushfire Survival Plan and know what they will do if threatened by a fire; and
> to stay up to date via esa.act.gov.au, the ESA Twitter and Facebook accounts, local media outlets or by calling Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
ACT Parks and Conservation today announced extra park and reserve closures to ensure community safety and wellbeing during Total Fire Ban. For information on any closures or restrictions visit environment.act.gov.au
