A co-ordinated national phone number has been established to register details of people either directly or indirectly affected by the ongoing Tasmania Bushfires.

The number is 1800 727 077.

Registrations are to be conducted through the National Registration and Inquiry Service (NRIS) either via telephone or on www.redcross.org.au

Tasmania Police are encouraging people who have already provided their details at a Community Centre to ring the 1800 727 077 number to again register relevant details.

Anyone wishing to register an enquiry relating to a friend or relative they have been unable to contact due to the Tasmanian fires, is also requested to register their concerns on the above number.

The registrations are particularly relevant to those people who have relocated from their usual residence.

The purpose of NRIS is to record details of people who have been displaced by an emergency and to reunite concerned relative and friends with affected people.

Please note, this phone number is in addition to the 1800 567 567 hotline which has been established to provide information about the fire situation and support services.
 

Tasmania Police Media & Communications

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