The siren at the Upwey Fire Station is used 3 ways;
1. Siren Test
During the morning of first Sunday of the month the siren will sound for about 20 seconds. This a test only and does not indicate an emergency event.
2. Short Siren (30 to 90 seconds)
Indicates the Brigade is responding to an emergency incident nearby. Expect to see members arriving at the station and CFA vehicles in the area responding to the incident. Stay informed.
3. Extended Siren (5 minutes)
Indicates that a current emergency has been identified in the local area. The emergency incident will impact people in the area. You should seek further information immediately and stay informed.
A siren located on Ternes Road, Upwey may also sound at certain times.
Sirens are not a stand alone means of warning the community and do not replace the need for people to monitor the conditions around them, particularly on hot, dry, windy days.
How can you stay informed?
VIC EMERGENCY APP:
This is a free app you can download onto your mobile phone that provides a centralised location for Victorians to access timely emergency information and warnings.
https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow VicEmergency on Facebook and Twitter for real-time warning notifications.
RADIO:
ABC Radio Melbourne 774 provides regular updates during emergencies like floods, bushfires and cyclones.
For other sources of information visit https://em-public-web-prod.public.em.vic.gov.au/
