Planning for an emergency

An emergency is an event that has or is threatening to seriously impact on people or property that requires a coordinated response.

What is emergency management

The management of any emergency is a shared responsibility between you, the community, council and emergency services. Emergencies are managed through an all hazards/all agencies approach. Go to During an emergency.

Emergency risks for the City of Greater Bendigo

• Heatwave
• Bushfire
• Flash Flood
• Earthquake

Your emergency plan

In the case of an emergency, what is your plan? It is important that all of your family members understand your plan and are ready to enact it in an emergency.

Prepare your plan now – download the handy Emergency Planning Booklet.

• Easy English Emergency Plan
• Easy English Emergency Plan
• Karen Emergency Plan

How to prepare for an emergency

There are many things that you can do to prepare for an emergency.

• Make your home fire-ready by removing rubbish etc. Click here for our Building Resilience Making Homes Climate Ready Booklet.
• Prepare a ‘grab kit’ of important documents ready to take if you have to leave your home quickly. Include insurance, medical and bank details, photos, pension information, medication and wills
• Have a plan for your pets
• Stay informed – listen to radio warnings, check apps etc.
• Check on your neighbours
• Inform others of your plan

Helpful resources for people with disabilities to prepare for emergencies

The following Social Stories are easy to read booklets to provide effective learning tools for those with disabilities to understand how to manage and be prepared for emergency risks.

• Being prepared for EXTREME HEAT
• Being prepared for GRASSFIRE
• Being prepared for BUSHFIRE
• Being prepared for STORM
• Being prepared for FLOOD