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Our Shire is now in the Fire Danger Period. Find out what this means for our community.
Council works with other agencies in the lead up, during, and after emergencies. Read below information about ensuring you are prepared for an emergency and how we work with other agencies, including the Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service, Victoria Police and other government departments. Find more information on public health emergencies such as heatwaves and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please note that the CFA has declared that the Fire Danger Period for Hepburn Shire starts at 1am on Monday 20 November 2023. See our Fire Management page for details.
Find out about the recovery from two extreme weather events in the Shire that impacted in and around Trentham (June 2021) and Creswick (Jan 2022).
What you need to know to prepare for an emergency and how to keep yourself and your family safe.
Understand the emergency warning system and how to stay up to date with the latest information during and emergency.
Know what to do before, during and after a storm or flood event.
Find out about fire restrictions and what you need to do in the lead up to, and during, the Fire Danger Period.
Know your role, the role of Council and emergency services before, during and after an emergency.
How to help yourself and others to cope with the stresses of an emergency.
Phone numbers for local emergency agencies.