Emergency resources

There is an extensive number of emergency resources available online.

There is no best resource; there is a variety that cover several scenarios and you are encouraged to find the best one for you, and your household.

We’ve provided some options below:

Create an emergency plan

• Red Cross RediPlan - An extensive planning tool that also takes into consideration you emotional and financial preparedness as well as your physical activities, this plan is also used by SES 
• Online Fire Planner - The Victorian Government fire planner which provides information at each step 
• CFA Leaving Early Plan - A fire specific planner which includes thorough checklists 
• Red Cross Emergency Kit Checklist - A checklist for your emergency kit
• Agriculture Victoria Fire Preparedness Toolkit - An extensive fire planner for farmers and farming businesses which takes into consideration assets and employees

Preparedness quiz’s

Quiz's can be a fun, interactive way to assess your preparedness and learn new information. Complete the quiz on your own or together with your household

• Emergency Prepare
• Red Cross

Emergency apps

• Vic Emergency iOS  | Vic Emergency for Android - VicEmergency is the primary source of information for all emergencies in Victoria. This app will provide you with accurate and timely information about alerts in your area
• Red Cross Get Prepared - Red Cross provide extensive information and preparedness planning templates through this app
• Emergency Plus - This app enables you to give accurate location details and dial emergency services directly through the app
• ABC Listen - Connect to ABC radio directly from your phone
• My MIZU - Extreme heat has killed more Australians since 1890 than bushfires, cyclones, earthquakes, floods, and severe storms combined. MyMizu shows you where free drinking water is accessible in your state and around the world
• Bureau of Meteorology - Access weather information including radar information and weather warnings
• VicTraffic iOS  |  VicTraffic for Android - Up to date information about road closures or congestions which may impact your emergency route

Other resources

• Are you prepared – Video Resources - A series of informative videos covering a range of preparedness topics
• Bushfire Resilience Home Assessment - Rate the fire resilience of your home and receive a report about home improvements you might consider
• Good Shepard, Insure It, It’s Worth It - A useful tool to review and better understand your home insurance

Additional reading

• Indigo Shire's Municipal Emergency Management Plan
• North East Region (Hume) Flood Sub Plan
• Hume Region (Hume) Storm Sub Plan
• Indigo Shire's Heatwave Plan 2019
• CFA Fire Ready Kit 
• CFA Your Guide to Property Preparation
• VICSES for further information regarding floods and storms