What To Do When Traveling To Australia Forest Fire

If you can't cancel your plan, you can still change the itinerary and take note of some information for a smooth ride.
What to do when traveling to Australia forest fire
The huge forest fire in Australia is shocking the world because of its impact and destruction. An estimated 5 million hectares of land were submerged in flames and half a billion animals were burned down by the fire. Residents were forced to evacuate some cities and the toxic level of the air exceeded the level of danger to human health. Authorities recommend that guests should not travel to Australia on this occasion

. However, for those who have scheduled and are unable to cancel a last-minute trip, take note of important information to ensure a safe and smooth Australia trip.
Sydney Opera House - symbol of Australia - against the gray sky from wildfire.
Return the ticket
First, try to contact the airlines with the final salvage hope that your flight ticket can be refunded or changed Some airlines like Virgin Airlines offer flexibility to customers as wildfires can be viewed as a force majeure condition.



All airlines are constantly updating their flight schedules and are ready to assist travelers. In the event that your flight is timed, you can use this reason to request compensation or refund, depending on the conditions of each airline.
More flexible than air tickets, most hotels, travel agencies ... give visitors the full amount of money spent. Ideally, please contact us to cancel the room as soon as possible to enjoy the best policy
Change Location
If you still decide to travel to Australia now, you should know where the fire happened and stay away from this place.



The Australian Weather and Meteorological Agency said New South Wales had declared a state of emergency and Victoria was in a disaster situation. The popular tourist cities in the southeastern region such as Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne are all within the forest fire belt or heavily affected, so it's best to stay away from this area. In particular, visitors are also advised not to go near the southern coast of New South Wales, East Gippsland in Victoria and Kangaroo Island in South Australia.
Australian forest fire map. The area with the symbol of fire is concentrated in the southeast coast.
Instead, visitors can consider many other locations. Australia is the 6th largest country in the world and fires are concentrated in the southeastern continent. The majority of hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions in the remaining areas remain open and less affected.



Guests are advised to go to Cairns, Queensland's famous Great Barrier Reef, and the areas around Perth, Exmouth and Broome in western Australia, Tasmania and the northern territories are all safe to visit.
Prepare the mask
Sydney and Melbourne have been hit hard by wildfires. Toxic smoke and dust cover the city sky. Travelers should carefully prepare a P2 or N95 respirator in their carry-on luggage as these are scarce items in Australia. If outdoors for a long time, do not forget to bring a mask to protect the airways.
Install support application
Traveling is made easier thanks to smart apps, they work even in special cases. You should install the Fires Near Me and Live Traffic apps if traveling in New South Wales and the VicEmergency if traveling in Victoria. These apps update the fire situation and impact level, helping you to make timely decisions.




Remember emergency assistance information
The Cottesloe Coast in Perth is considered a suitable alternative at this time. Photo: Jana Meerman
In addition to applications, you will also need to keep track of official information from the Australian National Bureau of Meteorology and Television ABC.
Depending on where you plan to travel, keep in mind the following agencies to ask for assistance when needed:
- New South Wales Rural Fire Service
- VicEmergency
- South Australian Country Fire Service
- ACT Emergency Services Agency
- EmergencyWA
- Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service
- Queensland Rural Fire Service
- Tasmania Fire Service.
Also, remember to buy a SIM phone to contact when needed. Dial 000 to request emergency assistance.
Learn life skills
In the unfortunate case of you getting caught up in a wildfire, the New South Wales State Fire Department advises: park your vehicle off the road in an area away from trees and bushes, turn off the engine and turn on the warning lights. dangerous.
If you can't run, stay inside the car, close the windows and vents, hide under windows to protect yourself from the heat of the fire until the situation is safer.



Remember to cover yourself with a wool blanket, gag with water-absorbent cloth.
The Victorian government advises everyone "if in a dead end" to shelter in the middle of an open area such as a football field, square or attempt to jump into a large body of water such as a dam, lake, river, or sea to avoid crowds. Fire.
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