With the Bega Valley and Sapphire Coast facing one of the most dangerous fire seasons in decades, Rural Fire Service Brigades urge everyone to come along to their nearest information event this weekend.
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Merimbula RFS captain Alex Leonard warned the south coast was facing some extreme conditions.
“At the moment we have 90 per cent of the state in drought. We haven’t seen anything like this on the south coast since the 60s.
“We’re looking at extreme conditions and if there’s no significant rain in the coming months we’re looking at the worst fire season in living memory. I’d love to be proven wrong but at the moment that’s where we stand,” he said.
Mr Leonard urged everyone to come and talk to the RFS who will be holding a number of events on Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 (see below for times and locations).
If you can’t make one of the events, contact your local RFS or visit the RFS website and download a survival plan. Phone the Bega Valley RFS office on 6494 7400 for contact details of your local RFS.
Saturday, September 22, 9-10am - Merimbula Visitor Information Centre car park
Saturday, September 22, 10.45-12 noon, Millingandi - Boggy Hills Road intersection
Saturday, September 22, 1-2pm - Upper Bournda - Corner of Kulbardi Close and Sapphire Coast Drive, Bournda
Sunday, September 23, 10am-12 noon - Station Open Day - fundraiser and barbecue/family day for brigade and community
