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Fire, flood and emergencies

Preparing for an emergency is everyone’s responsibility.

Council ensures effective arrangements are in place before, during and after an emergency.

Emergency contacts

For all emergencies - dial Triple Zero (000)

Police/Fire/Ambulance - Triple Zero (000‍)
Victorian Bushfire Information Line - 1800 240 667. Callers with hearing or speech difficulties can use textphone/telewriter (TTY) on 1800 555 677
SES - 132 500‍
SES Flood and Storm Information Line - 1300 VICSES (1300 842 737)‍
Campaspe Shire Council - 03 5481 2200
Lifeline - 131 114‍
Poison Information - 131 126‍
RACV - 131 111‍
Traffic information and road closures (VicRoads) - 131 170‍
Wildlife injuries (Help for Wildlife) - 0477 555 611.

Warnings and advice

VicEmergency website

StormSafe website

FloodSafe website

Apps for smart phones and devices

The following apps can be downloaded through your smart phone:

VicEmergency app
Storm Safe app
VicTraffic app

Emergency information

Ambulance Victoria website

Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) website

Country Fire Authority website

VicRoads website

Victoria Police website

Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) website

Community support agencies and others

Australian Red Cross website

Disaster Legal Help website

RSPCA website

Salvation Army website

Wildlife Victoria website

Agriculture Victoria website

Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) and related policies

Municipal Emergency Management Plan(PDF, 4MB)

Municipal Fire Management Plan(PDF, 8MB)

Emergency Animal Welfare Plan(PDF, 434KB)

Flood Emergency Plan(PDF, 7MB)

Influenza Pandemic Plan(PDF, 786KB)

Mass Vaccination Plan(PDF, 393KB)

Municipal Heatwave Plan(PDF, 2MB)

Before emergencies

Information and resources to help you plan and prepare before an emergency happens.

During emergencies

Put your emergency plan into action and find out what Council does during an emergency.

After emergencies

Find out where to get help after an emergency and what Council's role is.

Floods and storms

Prepare your home for a serious storm or flood event and find out how to stay informed of flood and storm warnings.

Fire and heat

Bushfire is a serious risk in Campaspe. Learn about how to prepare your property for fire, what to do during a fire and how to prepare for a heatwave.

Pandemic and other emergencies

Information about the risk of pandemics, drought and other emergencies.