Victorian Fires

[snakehandler]

Hey guys,

We have all heard the human toll of the fires here in VIC 108 confirmed dead at 9am, dont forget about the other losses as well.

Wildlife shelters, RSPCA, Vets and groups such as BADGER and Wildlife Victoria will be stretched to the limit dealing with the animals that are also caught in this devastation.

If you can spare it, donate it, cash, food, animal needs as well.

I am sure that if you contact RSPCA, Wildlife VIC and BADGER they will gratefully accept all the help you can give. If you are a vet out there, perhaps you are able to take some time out to assist in treating these animals. I know Melbourne Uni's vet school are taking in domestic pets and horses for treatment, but there is much more needed.

Please help out any way you can.

Remeber Do not drive into these areas, they do not need that kind of assistance, contact authorities first and find out the ways in which you can help!

 

[Kersten]

Good point about not driving in the areas snakehandler. While people mean well, this usually only causes difficulty for fire and rescue crews in the area, and since there are still 26 fires still going in the area (not to mention unspeakably disgusting arsonists relighting fires as we speak) it's incredibly dangerous and things can change from seemingly safe to deadly in an instant.

 

[redbellybite]

sorry to say the toll has risen now to 111 and still rising

 

[Auzlizardking]

Wildlife Rescue Information

In fire-affected areas, surviving wildlife will be disoriented, smoke-affected, hungry and severely dehydrated. Many animals will likely to be suffering burns to some degree.

Wildlife may also be displaced by fires and wander into populated areas. Residents can place containers or water above ground in a safe and shady area to assist stressed wildlife in fire-affected areas

Following any bushfire, DSE will undertake assessments, monitor wildlife recovery and assist in restoration of their habitats.

Wildlife rescue teams are on stand-by to assist in fire-affected areas to treat wildlife. Individuals encountering sick, injured or orphaned wildlife should call either of the following numbers. Experienced operators can offer advice and arrange assistance.

0417 380 687
13 000 WILDLIFE or 13 000 94 535

More information can be found at:

Help for Wildlife
Wildlife Victoria
BADGAR Emergency Wildlife Rescue

Information for Wildlife Rescue Volunteers

DSE and CFA in conjunction with volunteer wildlife rescue groups and carers have developed a set of protocols for working together at fires to ensure that both wildlife rescuers remain safe during recovery operations and have access to fire grounds as soon as practicably possible to assist injured wildlife.

Wildlife rescue groups and volunteers should ensure that they are familiar with these protocols, have the appropriate training and safety gear when attending all fires areas and have contacted DSE or CFA before entering any fire area.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrenf...572530010DA97B8546D9835E6A0ECCA2573B40007EE16



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