Emergency Information

At Glenelg Shire Council we have a number of strategies and plans to keep you and your family safe and to help you prepare for emergencies. 

Remember, in an emergency dial Triple Zero (000) for Ambulance, Police and Fire.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone please refer to the Emergency Contacts page below which contains a link to the National Relay Service.

 

Staying Informed - Information for residents and visitors.

How to stay informed about emergency situations.

Emergency Contacts

Who to contact for help in an emergency.

Emergency Planning

Like every municipality, Glenelg Shire Council is required to develop and maintain emergency management plans to help keep you safe.

Fire Ready

There are a number of ways you can prepare your family and property to minimise the impact of fire and give you peace of mind.

Trauma Support

A traumatic event is something which threatens a person's life or safety, or that of the people around them.

Visitors and Emergencies

Advice on Emergency Situations if you are visiting Glenelg Shire.

Vulnerable Persons Register

The Vulnerable Persons Register (VPR) is a local list of people who may need consideration in an emergency.

Weather Events

These include Storms and Floods, Heatwaves, Thunderstorm Asthma and how to report water and sewerage issues.

Emergency Relief Centres (ERCs)

In an emergency, it is important to know what arrangements are on offer to you, especially in volatile conditions.

Catastrophic Fire Danger Days

Each day, the Bureau of Meteorology provides a Fire Danger Rating for each weather district in Victoria.

Fire Prevention

See the fire prevention page within our Local Laws department for information on permits, infringements and checklists to help you prepare.

Foot and Mouth Disease Information

To advise on the current outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease and Lumpy Skin disease.

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