Safety and emergencies

Get live emergency warnings and information

VicEmergency is the official Victorian Government source for emergency warnings and information.

See a live map showing current warnings, planned burns and other incidents across Victoria.

Victoria's October floods

Help is available for people affected by flooding across Victoria:

For information on current traffic conditions go to traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au. Please do not drive through flood waters.
For sandbags guides and collection points see the Victoria State Emergency Service website.
Locate a relief centre and connect with other help, including emergency financial assistance.

Being safe can mean many different things. You should feel safe during an emergency. You should feel safe at home and in your community. If you are having a hard time, you should be able access the support you need.

Victorian Government services help keep Victorians safe and provide information, advice and support.

Safer communities

Victoria Police

Always dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Report non-urgent crimes or find your local police station online.

Water safety

Play it safe at the beach, at the river, by the pool and while boating and fishing.

Community Safety Building Authority

The Community Safety Building Authority (CSBA) delivers buildings and facilities needed to keep communities safe.

Emergencies and emergency management

Emergency Management Victoria

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) leads emergency management in Victoria by maximising the ability of the emergency management sector to work together and to strengthen the capacity of communities to plan for, withstand, respond to and recover from emergencies.

Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES)

VICSES is the control agency for flood, storm, tsunami earthquake and landslide in Victoria.

Emergency Recovery Victoria

Emergency Recovery Victoria is a permanent and dedicated Victorian Government agency working directly with local communities to listen, help and deliver what they need after a disaster.

Fire Services Reform

Victoria’s fire services are being reformed so that they can meet the needs of our rapidly changing state – now and into the future.

Emergency Services Infrastructure Authority

Delivering buildings and facilities for Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria and Marine Search and Rescue sector vessels.

Emergency Recovery Resource Portal

A place for people engaged in recovery to access recovery related resources and guidance.

Yallourn Power Station

Ensuring the safety and security of Victoria’s energy supply

Safety & emergencies

Reviewed 29 August 2023

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