Emergencies

Emergencies can take many forms, including natural disaster such as fire or flood, tragic incidents, or other forms of loss or disruption to people’s lives.

Council works closely with emergency services, particularly Victoria Police, the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and State Emergency Service (SES), and other authorities, such as the Department of Infrastructure and VicRoads to ensure appropriate measures are in place in the event of an emergency.

Central Goldfields Shire Council operates under the Northern Victorian Integrated Emergency Management(PDF, 3MB) Plan which was developed in conjunction with Campaspe Shire, City of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander Shire and Loddon Shire councils. The Plan addresses the prevention of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies within the Central Goldfields Shire Council.

Council also has a number of specific plans;

Integrated Pandemic Plan(PDF, 932KB)  

Integrated Emergency Animal Welfare Plan(PDF, 510KB)

Heatwave Plan(PDF, 2MB)  

 

Fire restrictions

Find out more about fire restrictions in the Central Goldfields Shire

Planning for an Emergency

Useful information and resources to help you prepare for an emergency

During an Emergency

Learn more about the role of emergency services, Council and what you can do if or when an emergency occurs.

Neighbourhood Safer Places

A Neighbourhood Safer Place is a designated location in each township in the Central Goldfields Shire where residents can go as a place of last resort.

Useful links and contacts

Useful links and contact numbers in the event of an emergency

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