Kangaroo Island fires week 2

Kangaroo Island fires week 2

Jan 8, 2020 | News

The first SAVEM team has completed its rotation, and the second took the field on Monday 6 January. During this time, the team has been working in collaboration with the Joint Task Force (JTF) from the Australian Defence Force (ADF). On Thursday 9 January, the third...
KANGAROO ISLAND FIRES

KANGAROO ISLAND FIRES

Jan 7, 2020 | News

Dear SAVEM supporters, THANKYOU for your generosity, interest and help. The SAVEM website has been challenged of late, but we thankyou for your patience. Our IT people have worked hard to overcome some technical issues. Updates on SAVEM’s current fireground...
SAVEM’s authorisation from Professor Chris Daniels

SAVEM’s authorisation from Professor Chris Daniels

Jan 3, 2020 | News

The Department of Environment and Water has issued a formal statement signed off by Professor Chris Daniels, Director of Cleland Wildlife Park, that SAVEM is the “go-to” organisation for wildlife in emergencies in South Australia. Please see:...
Cudlee Creek fire Day 14

Cudlee Creek fire Day 14

Jan 3, 2020 | Fire Update, News

Wednesday’s team of 4 and Thursday’s of 3 had good productive days. As are most of the tasks now, these were for kangaroos and koalas and some possums. And as is often the case, we’ve been to some properties several times – where green spaces...
Cudlee Creek Fire, Day 10

Cudlee Creek Fire, Day 10

Dec 30, 2019 | Fire Update, News

South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management (SAVEM) Inc is a Tier 2 Response and Recovery agency with a formal role in the State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP). SAVEM is a Participating Agency under Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA), as are groups such...
Cudlee Creek Fire, Day 6

Cudlee Creek Fire, Day 6

Dec 26, 2019 | Fire Update, News

SAVEM has a Control desk in the Gumeracha Hall. We’ve installed our banner, making our presence easily identifiable. Dr Claire has been Operations Manager on Days 5 & 6 – Christmas Day and Boxing Day. SAVEM has one team out today with the capability of...