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Emergency Planning

What to think about before, during, and after an emergency event

This generic information has been put together with the best intentions, but you must take responsibility for your own decisions and your own actions.

What is an emergency?

 

Any unexpected, urgent, and potentially dangerous situation that requires immediate action.

 

Possible emergencies people of Shelford might experience include: 

fire, flood, storm, extreme heat, medical​.

Prevention - Try to avoid an emergency

  • Understand what risks exist for you - everyone's situation is different.

  • Be prepared - prepare your home, your property, and yourself to avoid and minimise an emergency.

  • ​​​Golden Plains Shire website has great information on its Fire, Flood and Emergencies page.

  • ​Check the 'latest' ​​​​Shelford Local Flood Guide.

  • ​Have a plan. This means if something happens you have already thought about what to do.

Readiness - When an emergency is likely or forecast

  • Check your plan and be prepared to act.

  • Have an emergency kit ready to go.

  • Stay informed.

  • Shelford is in the Victorian 'Central' weather forecast district.

  • Decide what you need to do.

Download the VicEmergency App, for Apple or Android

Select or scan the QR code to download the VicEmergency App

Response - What to do d​​​​​​​​​​​uring an emergency

  • Stay safe. If someone is in danger, call 000.

  • Other emergency contact details are on the Directory page.

  • Stay informed.

  • Put your plan into action.

  • Look after your animals as much as you can while staying safe.

  • Look out for your neighbours if safe to do so.

  • If needed, there is a publicly accessible AED Defibrillator at the Cricket Club.

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​During certain emergencies, the Shelford Emergency Hub may be activated.

Recovery - What to do after an emergency

  • ​​Make sure your home and property is safe and presents no further danger.

  • Check what you can do to help others that may have been affected.

  • If any property damage, inform your insurance companies.

  • Support may be available from Federal, State or Local G​​​​​​​​overnment agencies.

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