Prepare for an emergency

Prepare for an Emergency

Before an Emergency

  • Review your insurance: Ensure it covers potential risks like floods, fires, or storm damage.
  • Safely store documents: Store important items (passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) in waterproof and fireproof containers.
  • Maintain your home: Clean gutters, secure outdoor items, and inspect roofs and drainage.
  • Stay informed: Monitor updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and VicEmergency.
  • Plan ahead:
  •   - Identify evacuation routes and safe meeting points.
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  •   - Use the VicSES Emergency Plan Guide.
  • Prepare an emergency kit:
  • - Include non-perishable food, water, first aid supplies, medications, important documents, flashlights, and chargers.
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  • - Customise for family needs, including pets and vulnerable members.

During an Emergency

  • For information on local radio and TV broadcasters, visit: Prepare and Get Ready.
  • For information on the types of warnings and steps you should take, including translated material, visit: Get to know our WARNING SIGNS.
  • Call the Vic Emergency hotline on 1800 226 226.
  • Stay safe:
    - Follow evacuation orders immediately if issued.
    - Use your emergency kit and ensure all communication devices are charged.
  • Check on others: Ensure neighbours are safe, particularly those who may be more vulnerable.

After an Emergency

 

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