IT’S time for your emergency services update for the Myall Coast.

Water Vessel Safety.

Marine Rescue Port Stephens reminds all marine vessel users to log on when they head out on the water.

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When you log on, whether using the Marine Rescue NSW app or via VHF Channel 16, you are ensuring that should something go wrong out on the water and you don’t Log Off, a Marine Rescue Port Stephens rescue crew will start searching for you,

“Logging on and off will give you the peace of mind that someone has your back when you are out on your boat, jet ski or paddle craft and when you have returned home safely, remember to log off,” the Marine Rescue crew said.

Bushfire Danger Period

April sees the end of what was a very wet Bushfire Danger Period.

Permits are no longer required in rural areas, but you still need to advise NSW Rural Fire Service of any plans to burn.

In some areas, it is still a requirement to seek a fire permit all year round from Fire and Rescue NSW and follow Council’s outdoor burning policy.

If you’re not sure if you are in an urban area under the supervision of Rural Fire Rescue or Fire and Rescue NSW, reach out to either organisation, and they will be glad to help.

Steal From Motor Vehicle Theft

The Port Stephens Hunter Police District is issuing a reminder about Steal From Motor Vehicle (SFMV) offence prevention.

“In most SFMV offences we see that valuables, including wallets and garage door openers are left in unlocked cars.

“As a result of these offences, we often see further offences such as Stolen Vehicles, Break and Enters and Fraud Offences (such as PayWave frauds),” a representative from the district said.

Keep your valuables safely inside your locked house.

Double check your car is locked.

Try installing a camera or sensor light system where you park your car.

Report all offences to the Police.

“Port Stephens Hunter Police District monitors these offences and task patrols of the problem areas to actively target known offenders and provide a deterrent to would-be thieves,” the district said.

Pindimar/ Tea Gardens RFS Fundraiser

The Hawks Nest Golf Club and Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service have been busy planning this year’s Charity Golf Day, with all proceeds going to the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Brigade.

This year’s event will be held on 22 April at Hawks Nest Golf Club.

The local RFS members are all unpaid volunteers who offer their time and expertise to attend fires, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters and to assist other emergency services, as required.

It is a four person Ambrose, shotgun start with tee off at 8:30AM.

To register, contact the pro shop on 4997 0145.