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Storm and Flood Assistance
ACT Emergency Services Agency Commissioner Georgeina Whelan has declared a Total Fire Ban for the whole of the ACT under Section 114 of the Emergencies Act 2004 from midnight Wednesday 4 December 2019 to midnight Thursday 5 December 2019.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting dry and windy conditions tomorrow with a predicted temperature of 28 degrees and gusts up to 75km per hour.
The forecast Fire Danger Rating (FDR) for tomorrow is predicted to be VERY HIGH. This means if a fire starts it may be uncontrollable and move quickly.
Residents in Bushfire Prone Areas are urged to review their Bushfire Survival Plan or if you don't have a plan in place, to take the time to create one.
Keep up-to-date via the ESA website esa.act.gov.au, the ESA Twitter and Facebook accounts, local ACT media outlets or by calling Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
To find out more about Total Fire Bans, including any closures or restrictions visit esa.act.gov.au or call Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
