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INCIDENT UPDATE: Chemical Hazard - Mooroopna

Council thanks residents for their cooperation during this incident. It is now safe to return to your homes.

DETAILS

There was a minor spill of an unknown substance at Craigmuir Lake, Echuca Road, Mooroopna today.

Advice from the EPA and CFA is that there is no risk to public safety however Council would like to remind residents that Craigmuir Lake should not be used for drinking and swimming and we would encourage people not to allow pets to go in the water.

Council will continue to monitor the site and at this stage there is no clean up order in place. Council thanks residents for their cooperation during the incident.

This Advice message is being issued for Mooroopna.

There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

What you should do:

Residents in the identified area can now return to their homes and resume normal activities.

Impacts in your area:

Emergency Services have been monitoring the air quality and have reported safe levels.

This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 20/01/2017 04:30 pm or as the situation changes.

Health information:

If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to chemical exposure, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.

Air Quality information:

People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive.
People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.

Stay informed:

Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Call the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about this warning on freecall 1800 226 226.
People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
Download the VicEmergency app or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#vichazmat) or Facebook.