Call 1800 226 226
If you don't speak English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
The VicEmergency Hotline provides information during and after major bushfire incidents. It also offers information to help householders, landowners and small businesses reduce bushfire risk.
In a situation where you can see or smell smoke, VicEmergency Hotline can advise whether or not a planned burn is in progress.
To report a fire or emergency, phone Triple Zero (000)
Ring the VicEmergency Hotline to find out:
- What you can and can't do on a Total Fire Ban day or during the Fire Danger Period (fire restrictions)
- Current Fire Danger Ratings and what the ratings mean
- Current fuel reduction burns and other planned burns
- Key bushfire preparation and planning information
- Programs, publications and services available including community meetings
- Emergency Relief Centre location details
- Neighbourhood Safer Place location details
- Recovery after a bushfire, including financial assistance essential water replacement and rehabilitation of assets and forest
- Community Information Guides.
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm. Opening times are extended during significant bushfires.
Recorded information on specific topics can be accessed 24 hours a day.
You can also contact VicEmergency on http://support.emergency.vic.gov.au
Incident information is also available on the Vic Emergency website or by listening to ABC radio or other emergency broadcasters.
National Relay Service
If you are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication difficulty please contact us by:
- Step 1 - Contact us through your preferred NRS call channel detailed on NRS call numbers and links.
- Step 2 - Provide the NRS with our phone number 1800 226 226
For more information visit: About the National Relay Service.
Translating and Interpreting Service
If you don't speak English call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 for translated information from VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who can't speak English, provide them with this number.
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