Before, during and after emergencies

Being "emergency ready" is the best way to minimise the risk to yourself, family members and property.

This page provides practical advice to help our community prepare, respond and recover from fire, flood, heatwave, storm and power outages.

Staying informed is vital during any type of emergency. See our Emergency Contacts page for handy links, tips and tricks to setting up your Vic Emergency App on your phone, tablet or desktop computer.

Storm and Flood

Storms can happen and any time and may result in flash flooding, high winds, landslides, fallen trees and other hazards. These extreme weather events can endanger the safety of people and property.

Heat Wave

Frequent warm days are now upon us and it is time to prepare for the possibility of heatwave. It is important to know how to prepare for a heatwave and who in our community is most at risk.

Fire

Fire is a risk to lives, property and the environment. The best thing to do is prepare your property for fire and leave early if you are at risk.

Power Outage

Power outages occur for many reasons such as severe weather, damaged infrastructure and planned outages for maintenance. During the summer they are more likely to occur due to heatwaves and the need to balance supply and demand.