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Lake Eildon National Park
Emergency Procedures – Fraser Camping Area
The likelihood of an emergency at Lake Eildon National Park is low, however on any day an
emergency could happen. For your safety, please read this sheet and carry it with you.
In case of emergency call 000
Mobile phone coverage cannot be relied on.
There is some reception at Lakeside boat
ramp. A public phone is located below the
Rangers office, next to the information
shelter.
In the event of a significant emergency
threatening Fraser Camping area please
follow these guidelines.
•
Do not attempt to leave the park unless
directed. The main access road will be
needed by emergency personnel
•
Collect drinking water, sun protection,
suitable clothing and a torch and make
your way to an Emergency Assembly
Area and wait for further direction from
Parks Victoria or emergency services
staff. If you are in a group please stay
together
•
If you have time, change into longsleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy
footwear (preferably leather), sunglasses
and a broad-brimmed hat
•
If there are people from your group
walking on tracks within the park do not
try and go to them. Inform Parks
Victoria or Emergency Services as soon
as possible of when and where they
went, the time they left and the time they
were due back
Emergency Assembly areas are situated
below Lakeside, Candlebark and Devil
Cove camping areas. See map overleaf.
Blue-green algae (BGA)
Significant rain events can cause increased
nutrients being washed into storages and
contribute to possible BGA blooms. BGA is a
naturally occurring algae that comes and
goes in natural cycles.
Blue-green algae can be dangerous to the
health of humans and animals. GoulburnMurray Water monitors the waterways
and issues alerts when required. For further
information call the Blue Green Algae Hotline
on 5833 5785.
Be fire ready and stay safe
Many parks and forests are located in high fire risk
areas. On days of forecast Code Red Fire
Danger this park will be closed for public
safety.
If you are already in the park you should leave the
night before or early in the morning for your own
safety.
Closure signs will be erected and rangers will
patrol where possible, however you may not
receive a personal warning that the park is closed
so check the latest conditions by calling 13 1963
or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au.
Fraser Camping Area in Lake Eildon National
Park is in the and North Central Total Fire Ban
District.
For up to date information on fires in Victoria or
general fire safety advice call the Victorian
Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.
Safety near trees
Trees can, and do, fall or drop limbs from
time to time. Camping under, or near trees,
particularly during a storm, can be
hazardous.
Parks Victoria regularly assesses the
condition of trees within these camping areas
to reduce the risk.
Some simple precautions will help reduce the
likelihood of being exposed to a falling limb
or tree at your campsite:
•
Always look up at the trees to see if there
are any dead or hanging branches that
might dislodge
•
During and directly after strong wind or
heavy rain avoid camping in close
proximity to large trees
•
Do not tie ropes to trees as this causes
strain and can also cause bark damage,
leading to long term failure
If you notice a tree or branch that you are
concerned about please bring it to the
attention of a Ranger.
December 2010
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Formoreinformation call theParks VictoriaInformationCentre
on131963orvisitourwebsiteatwww.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Emergency procedure
In the event of an emergency or threat to Fraser Camping Area please follow these guidelines:
 Follow instructions from Parks Victoria staff
 Do not attempt to leave the park
 Keep your group together, collect water, sun protection and suitable clothing
 Make your way calmly to the Emergency Assembly Area and wait for further directions from Parks
Victoria or Emergency Service Staff
 If members of you group are missing DO NOT TRY TO FIND THEM, inform Parks Victoria or
Emergency Service Staff