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Are you going away during the holidays? 

Manningham SES and other emergency services can provide help if you need it, but you can make sure that you don’t need us by taking steps to be prepared before you go away: 

• Check the weather for any severe weather warnings or elevated Fire Danger Ratings before you go. 
• Know how to describe where you are if you need to call for help. 
• Consider packing an emergency kit with a portable charger / power bank to keep you connected. 
• Choose camping sites that are under a clear sky. Never camp under trees or branches. 
• Camp on higher ground away from creeks, rivers, streams, and other waterways. 
• Set a watch zone to include your camp location on the VicEmergency app so you receive warnings. 
• If visiting national parks or walking tracks, check with Parks Victoria via parkweb.vic.gov.au ahead of time for closures For more info: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/on-holidays 

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