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This factsheet lists some risks and how to reduce them as well as what you need to do if a grassfire starts.

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.

Advice on how to be prepared for a fire

01 Sep 2021... This book tells you how to stay safe in a heatwave.

A plan to prepare for emergencies, including storms with damaging winds and hail, floods or flash flooding, coastal or tidal surge, heatwave, and power, gas or mains water outages.

15 Dec 2023... This multilingual summer smart flyer was developed by Ambulance Victoria to help you stay cool and safe during summer or hot weather.  It has quick information on keeping cool and hydrated, avoiding hot cars, taking care around waters, and checking in on others.  Access Ambulance Victoria's full Summer smart resources summer smart resources here . 

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.

01 Oct 2019... This video provides information for students to know how to call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

This information will assist you with cleaning up, property security, gas, electricity, water, telephone, insurance issues and finding alternative housing after a fire.

18 Nov 2018... Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others.