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Be Aware Be Prepared

The City of Melbourne's 'Be Aware Be Prepared' campaign aims to educate people about emergency management plans tailored to meet their needs.

Emergencies can happen without warning and with devastating effect, so it is important to prepare yourself and your property.

Understanding what to do in an emergency can save lives. Everyone is encouraged to obtain a copy of this free booklet and start work on a personal emergency plan.

The City of Melbourne has produced an emergency checklist and handbook titled 'How Prepared Are You In An Emergency?' in a range of accessible formats for people with disabilities. Formats include braille, audio (CD and cassette), large print and easy English.

The easy English and audio versions are available online. If you require a different format, please contact the City of Melbourne on 03 9658 9658.

Checklist and handbook

The standard, easy English and audio versions are available via the links below. If you require a different format, please contact the City of Melbourne on 03 9658 9658.

How Prepared Are You For an Emergency? (PDF, 4.7Mb) This link opens in a new browser window
How Prepared Are You For an Emergency? (Text only, 36kb) This link opens in a new browser window

Easy English version

How Prepared Are You For an Emergency (easy English) (PDF, 2.5Mb) This link opens in a new browser window
How Prepared Are You For an Emergency (easy English) (Text only, 33kb) This link opens in a new browser window

Audio version:

  Step 1 - Develop an emergency plan (mp3, 800kb) This link opens in a new browser window
Step 2 - Copy important documents (mp3, 188kb) This link opens in a new browser window
Step 3 - Designate an out-of-area contact person (mp3, 95kb) This link opens in a new browser window
 Step 4 - Know your local community resources and become one yourself (mp3, 75kb) This link opens in a new browser window
 Step 5 - Put together a 'Go Bag' (mp3, 370kb) This link opens in a new browser window
  During an emergency (mp3, 231kb) This link opens in a new browser window
Emergency Relief Centres (mp3, 111kb) This link opens in a new browser window
Consider the safety of your pets (mp3, 163kb) This link opens in a new browser window
Guide and Assistance Dogs (mp3, 165kb) This link opens in a new browser window
Review your emergency plan and important information checklist (mp3,145kb) This link opens in a new browser window
In the event of an emergency dial 000 (mp3, 362kb) This link opens in a new browser window
How do I know which emergency service I need? (mp3, 202kb) This link opens in a new browser window
 Recovering from an emergency (mp3, 365kb) This link opens in a new browser window
Be Aware Be Prepared - checklist (mp3, 400kb) This link opens in a new browser window

The 'Be Aware Be Prepared' program was produced with funding provided by the Victorian Attorney General’s Department through the Working Together to Manage Emergencies initiative.

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