What to do in an emergency
In an emergency, it is important to stay informed and follow the instructions of emergency services staff.
You can:
- stay up to date - access information through the Vicemergency website or listen to ABC radio (774)
- follow the advice provided by the State Government Emergency Alert System if you receive a voice message on your landline or a text message on your mobile phone - you should not wait to receive a warning message before your act
- ensure your safety and follow your emergency plan or your personal evacuation plan if it is safe to do so
- consider moving outside the area at risk if you have to evacuate to:
- the homes of family and friends
- the Geelong Central Business District or
- other townships
We will nominate an emergency relief centre when we are requested by the Control Agencys Incident Controller.
Emergency services contacts
Having the right contact numbers can be very important in an emergency.
Preparing for a power outage or infrastructure failure
Power outages and infrastructure failure can impact on your lifestyle. There are things you can do to minimise the consequences before an outage occurs.
Before and during storms
There are things you can do to prepare for storms as well as during the event to minimize the impact on yourself and your property.
Cleaning up after storms
There can be a number of hazards around your home after a storm.
Spills and illegal dumping
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Our role in emergencies
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