What is Twitter?
Twitter is a service for people to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent messages. People write short updates, often called “Tweets” of 140 characters or fewer.
What is a hashtag?
A hashtag is a way of indicating that a tweet is relevant for a particular topic. Twitter users can then search for hashtags of topics that they are interested in.
The hashtag used by this website is #3113fire
# = the ‘hash’ or ‘pound’ symbol typically found above the letter 3 on your computer keyboard
3113 = the Warrandyte postcode
How much can I trust the information in the Twitter feed?
The Twitter feed is sourced from members of the community, and is not actively monitored, filtered or vetted by the WCA and the WCA makes no claim as to the accuracy or authenticity of the content. The information should only be used as one of the many sources of information available to assist in your decision making.
How can I share information?
If you have a Twitter account you can post real time information using the hashtag #3113fire, and it will then display in the feed on this website. People with Twitter accounts can also follow that feed on their phone or computer.
It is important to use the exact hashtag #3113fire, otherwise your information won’t show up in the feed.
Here are some examples of how to share information:
Grassfire near cnr Somers and Research-Wdyte Rd. CFA on scene. #3113fire
Or
#3113fire Tree down blocking Bradleys Lane. Call has been placed to Nillumbik Council.