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    During the fire danger season (and other times as required) the Department for Education Bushfire and Emergency Hotline provides information about planned school closures as a result of bushfire activity.

    Parents can phone 1800 000 279

    A messaging facility is available that is monitored out of hours.

    Service closures

    There are currently no service closures.

    Bushfire recovery

    See the DHS website for information about the relief and recovery centres, hotlines, financial assistance and other relevant services.

    Information about bushfire danger and ongoing fires

    Information about bushfire danger and any ongoing fires can be found in the following locations.

    Radio

    Country Fire Services (CFS)

    Online

    Contact

    For information about your school's fire evacuation plans and audit rating contact them directly. See find a school or preschool to get the contact details.

    Emergency information hotline: 1800 000 279.

    Information about current fires or fire danger ratings can found via:

    Country Fire Service

    CFS emergency hotline: 1800 362 361
    Website: www.cfs.sa.gov.au
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/countryfireservice
    Twitter: @cfsalerts

    For information about departmental processes contact:

    Security and Emergency Management Unit

    Phone: 1800 000 279
    Email: education.SecurityandEmergency [at] sa.gov.au

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