A new website has been launched providing information on all emergencies – it is VicEmergency – www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
This official government site contains information on Preparation, Current Incidents and Recovery.
The CFA have also released the latest version of the Fire Ready App. So if you have a smart phone, now is the time to update the app to the latest version and set your watch zone.
It is important to remember never to rely on one source of information. The Vic Emergency website or CFA social media channels can be used if you are in front of a computer, the Fire Ready app can be used if you have a smart phone and are out and about, emergency broadcast radio stations such as ABC 774 are another reliable source of information, use your community fireguard group and don’t forget to be aware of your surroundings by looking and smelling.
A short 4 minute video is available on You Tube explaining what is changing and what is staying the same in relation to emergency management in Victoria.