If dangerous conditions are expected near you, consider leaving the night before or in the morning.
Get your emergency plan and home emergency kit and follow your plan, depending on which emergency has occurred. Keep informed by listening to your local radio station or ABC Radio, and by checking the VicEmergency App.
During an emergency, it is essential to keep up to date with the latest information.
Key sources of information include:
Learn more about the emergency warning symbols, as you may see these on apps, signage or official websites during an emergency.
For more information on warnings, visit Understanding warnings – VicEmergency.
The fire danger rating is issued by the CFA on days there is a fire risk. Fire danger ratings tell you how dangerous a fire could be if one started.
Total fire bans are declared by the CFA on days of heightened fire danger, to reduce the risk of a fire starting.
For more information, including what you can and can’t do on a total fire ban, visit Fire Bans, Ratings and Restrictions | CFA (Country Fire Authority).
If you are experiencing an emergency and require immediate assistance from Police, Fire or Ambulance, please call 000.
For flood and storm emergencies, call Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) 132 500.