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Council elections will take place on Saturday, 26 October. We will be entering the pre-election period, known as the Caretaker Period, from Tuesday, 17 September.

Emergency contacts and advice

Alert iconEmergency contactCall '000' if you require immediate assistance from either the police, fire brigade or ambulance services.

Other resources

vic emergency logoAre you prepared for an emergency?
Use this link to learn about types of emergency risks, and how you and your family can prepare for them.
vic emergency logoVicEmergency
Real-time emergency information on bushfires, floods, road closures and other weather events.  Call 1800 226 226
Victoria Police

Victoria Police (VicPol)
24 hours a day, seven days a week, working to keep everyone safe. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies

Find my Local Police Station
Call 131 444 for non-urgent crimes or events or report online

Ambulance VictoriaAmbulance Victoria (AV)
Provide high-quality emergency medical response, including pre-hospital care and medical transport.  Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies
CFA logoCountry Fire Authority (CFA)
Information on fire danger ratings, total fire ban days, fire danger period restrictions, emergency warnings and preparedness.  Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies
Fire rescue victoriaFire Rescue Victoria (FRV)
Information on home fire safety including smoke alarms.  Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies
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Victoria State Emergency Services (SES)
Provides emergency assistance for fires, fallen trees and weather events like floods and storms. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies

When to call SES on 132 500
 

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Energy Safe Victoria (ESV)
Independent body responsible for utility safety including electricity and gas. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies

What to do and who to call in an emergency including gas and power outages
 

Melbourne WaterMelbourne Water
Manages and protects major water resources across Melbourne.  24/7 Emergencies and public safety 131 722
South East Water

South East Water
Manages and protects major water resources in the South Eastern suburbs. 24/7 Emergencies 132 812

Check what’s happening in your area
 

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Real-time updates on traffic alerts, roadworks and road closures.
Parks VictoriaParks Victoria (PV)
Situated in the City of Casey, Lysterfield Park is the perfect place to explore nature with friends with a huge variety of recreational activities.  Call 13 19 63
Animal welfarePlanning for pets in Emergencies
Approximately 61% of households in Australia own pets, and prepare for and practice their evacuation plan too.

 

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Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV)
Provide neighbourhood dispute resolution services to avoid taking legal action (I.e. rentals, fences, trees, drainage, privacy, behaviour, pets and noise). Call 1300 372 888 or submit a contact form

 

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