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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/after-a-fire-private-drinking-water-and-water-tank-safety
01 Feb 2021... If you live in a bushfire-affected area your water source could become contaminated from debris, ash, small dead animals or aerial fire retardants. If the water tastes, looks or smells unusual, do not drink it or give it to animals. Also, you should not source water from a creek that has been affected by bushfire as the water may be contaminated. Water drawn from deep bores or wells should continue to be safe to use.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/after-a-flood-animal-and-insect-related-hazards
03 Apr 2024... When returning to a flood-affected area, wild animals, including rodents, snakes or spiders, may be trapped in your home, shed or garden. This fact sheet includes information on how to deal with animals and insects after a flood and on minimising the risks.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/after-a-flood-returning-home-safely
03 Apr 2024... Information on how to stay safe after a flood. When returning to your home after a flood, read this information to protect yourself and your family from possible injury or illness.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/choking-first-aid-for-babies-under-12-months-in-pictures
01 Dec 2020... What to do when a baby is choking? This factsheet with a lot of pictures illustrates how to prevent choking and clear blockages for babies.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/grassfires-know-your-fire-risk-and-know-what-to-do-bilingual
This factsheet lists some risks and how to reduce them as well as what you need to do if a grassfire starts.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/help-for-you-and-your-family-after-disaster-fact-sheet
Most people experience acute stress during events of natural disaster or large scale acts of violence.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/home-fire-safety-audio
01 Nov 2020... Audio files to download with information about Home Fire Safety. Most fatal fires occur in the home, but the real tragedy is that many of these could be avoided. This brochures provides a checklist on preventative measures you can undertake to minimise the chance of a fire in your house.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/how-do-you-get-help-in-an-emergency-video
01 Aug 2020... Find out how to get help in an emergency from Police, Fire Rescue and Ambulance Services in Victoria by calling triple zero (000).
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/early-fire-safe-fact-sheet-2-tips-around-the-home
Fire-safe behaviour is reliant on the awareness of risk and knowing what to do to reduce that risk. Adequate supervision and positive role modelling for young children is very important. Parents and carers can help reduce this risk by controlling or removing possible re-hazards around the home.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/early-fire-safe-fact-sheet-4-be-prepared-for-a-fire
Advice on how to be prepared for a fire
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