31 January 2020 - The Philippine Embassy is closely monitoring the Orroral Valley fire in the ACT and notes that the ACT has declared a State of Emergency from 31 January to 02 February 2020.

The Embassy requests all Filipinos in the ACT to constantly monitor and heed the instructions of local authorities and take all necessary precautions and recommended actions.

Filipinos in ACT may check the following:

• ESA website (esa.act.gov.au)
• ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency)
• NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app
• Local radio station
• Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81