Hi all,

Sadly, further details are emerging of the massive impact of Saturdays
horrific fires across Victoria, but we all can assist, see below for
more details. It's horrible to realise this disaster occurred less than
50-100km's away from here, no doubt some people live even closer.

ABC Online: Australia's worst bushfire disaster
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/08/2485648.htm

On Sunday there was reports of cyclists in the North-East areas affected
by the fires - ok it's a popular destination and training route for many
but PLEASE exercise common sense and STAY OUT until the CFA and Police
have declared it safe!

Victorian Bushfire Information Line: 1800 240 667
State Inquiries Centre: 1800 727 077
Centrelink Victorian Fires Hotline: 180 22 11

Statewide Current Incident Summary
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/incident_summary.htm

If you want to help with bushfire relief please see these links:

ABC Melbourne: How can I help - and where do I get help?
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/02/06/2484632.htm

https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp

http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/news_mediareleases_victorian-bushfires-assistance\
-080209.htm

http://www.salvos.org.au/

http://www.animalaid.com.au/

http://www.wildliferescuers.org.au/

In the aftermath of this disaster we've all got to take a step away from
self-interest and reach out to those who need our help now & in the future.

Especially helping people who's homes have been destroyed and repairing
habitat and wildlife.

Please post any additional links or info about how to help people,
animals & wildlife.

Take care.






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