January 31 – February 2, 2011 North American blizzard Puns

Here's an announcement from Andy and Vince:

"We are very sorry to have to announce that, as a result of circumstances beyond our control, we need to postpone our January and February North American dates. We will announce the rescheduled shows shortly so please hang on to your tickets and we will bring you more information very soon."

I can't tell you how disappointed everyone is that the January and February shows can't go ahead. The decision to postpone the tour was unexpected and unavoidable but we are already working hard to reschedule the shows for later this year. If the new dates no longer work for you then refunds will be available, but the plan is that wherever possible your current tickets will remain valid, so please be patient while we get everything into place and I will update you on the new plan just as soon as I can.

From Richard at EIS (Erasure Information Service)

Just saying 😢

Source: https://esa.act.gov.au/state-emergency-place-act

In a nutshell…

>What we need you to do
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>The State of Emergency means, as a community, we must be prepared. 
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>It is imperative that everyone has completed their Bushfire Survival Plan, even if you are not in an area of immediate danger.  
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>The plan is just four simple steps: DISCUSS – PREPARE – KNOW - KEEP
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>Talk to your family and neighbours and discuss what you will do if fire enters your suburb.
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>The Emergency grab and go booklet is also a valuable reference to be prepared.
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>What are our emergency services doing?
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>The ESA, ACT Policing and Australian Defence Force are working together to protect the Canberra community.  We ask the community to remain vigilant and listen to the advice of emergency personnel.
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>What is the difference between a State of Alert and State of Emergency?
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>In a State of Emergency, the Chief Minister can appoint an Emergency Controller who is given extra powers to help manage the declared emergency.
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>Under the extra powers the emergency controller can direct or regulate the movement of people, animals or vehicles, take control of a person’s property (when directed in writing), direct a person to give information, answer questions, or produce documents, or undertake necessary works on private property.

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