Emergencies

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.

Storm recovery

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).

Preparing for an emergency

What you need to know to prepare for an emergency and how to keep yourself and your family safe.

Warnings and information

Understand the emergency warning system and how to stay up to date with the latest information during and emergency.

Storm and flood

Know what to do before, during and after a storm or flood event.

Fire management

Find out about fire restrictions and what you need to do in the lead up to, and during, the Fire Danger Period.

Who does what in an emergency

Know your role, the role of Council and emergency services before, during and after an emergency.

Looking after yourself

How to help yourself and others to cope with the stresses of an emergency.

Emergency contacts

Phone numbers for local emergency agencies.

Emergency management events

Find information about upcoming emergency management events.

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