During an emergency
Stay calm. Listen for instructions by tuning into an emergency services broadcaster such as radio ABC 774 (AM band). Or monitor communications from the relevant emergency agency such as Victoria Police, MFB and CFA.
Cooperate fully with the emergency services and authorities involved in responding to the emergency.
If you have a disability, tell the emergency services worker or person who comes to help you about it. If you are calling an emergency service for help, tell the telephone operator about your disability. If you tell those who are going to assist you about your disability they will know the best way to help you.
Sometimes staying inside your home is safer than leaving. Ensure you listen to authorities’ advice.
If you are told to evacuate take your Go Bag and use travel routes specified by the authorities to the designated assembly or relief areas.
Emergency relief centres
During an emergency the City of Melbourne activates a number of sites to serve as emergency relief centres to support the community.
Listen for details about emergency relief centre locations:
- by tuning into an emergency services broadcaster such as radio ABC 774 (AM) band
- or contact the City of Melbourne on 9658 9658.