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Having in mind that fires have been going on in Australia for several months now, and that since December 2019 the situation in some of the devastated areas has gone out of control, as well as occasional traffic interruptions, interruptions in the delivery of electricity and even emergency evacuations, all citizens of the Republic of Serbia who are permanently or temporarily residing in Australia or are planning to come to Australia soon, are advised to be informed in advance of the situation in the area in which they reside or intend to reside, and to strictly follow the instructions of the competent Australian authorities and services. It is not recommended to travel individually and away from the main communication routes. In case of urgent need to go to areas that are especially exposed to fire, it is necessary to follow the information published by radio (ABC local radio 666), television (ABC) and specialized internet -fires near me app, (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me) and follow the instructions of authorized persons in the field. It is recommended that you keep your relatives and friends informed of your movements. In case of an emergency, you may contact the competent Australian authorities or the nearest diplomatic and consular post of the Republic of Serbia in Australia. If necessary, the telephone number of the Australian Emergency Services - 000 (three zeros) can be used, and in case of need for consular assistance, citizens of the Republic of Serbia can contact one of the two diplomatic and consular posts of the Republic of Serbia in Australia: Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Canberra 4 Bulwarra Close O`Malley ACT 2606 Canberra Phone: + 612 / 6290-2630; + 612 / 6290-2948 Fax: + 612 / 6290-2631 E-mail: embassy.canberra@serbia.org.au; office.embassy@serbia.org.au Website: www.canberra.mfa.gov.rs Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Sydney 12, Trelawney Street, Woollahra, N.S.W.2025 P.O.Box 190 Edgecliff, N.S.W.2027 Sydney Phone: + 612 / 9362-46-37, 9362-30-03, + 612 / 9362-46-38 Fax: + 612 / 9362-45-55 Е-mail: gkrssid@optusnet.com.au Website: www.sydney.mfa.gov.rs |