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OFFICIAL HELP FIRST

I need immediate help

Find evacuation support and follow official warnings. This application does not decide whether a route or relief centre is safe.

Are you in immediate danger?

If you are trapped, seriously injured or unable to evacuate safely, call emergency services now.

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Check current warnings and incidents ↗Open live road-closure map ↗

PERSONALISED RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Your information

    Location
    Not savedAdd your area
    Situation
    DuringSelected stage

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  2. Your immediate action checklist

    PROGRESS

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    0 of 5 tasks

    Progress is saved on this device. Follow current official emergency instructions.

    Essential actions for everyone

    • Open VicEmergency ↗
      What to do

      Open VicEmergency now and read the current warning. Warnings can change quickly.

    • What to do

      If a warning tells you to leave, go early. Do not wait to see or smell smoke.

    • What to do

      Take your phone, ID, water and any required medication. Do not delay leaving to finish packing. Follow current official instructions.

    • Open VicTraffic ↗
      What to do

      Check VicTraffic for closed roads before travelling. Roads can close without notice.

    • Open VicEmergency ↗
      What to do

      Go where emergency services direct you and use the roads they recommend.

Planning guidance only. Follow official warnings; call 000 in an emergency.

ROUTE DISRUPTION ANALYSIS

Check your area and planned journey

View nearby bushfires and road disruptions. Save a destination to check your route against reported closures.

Planning aid only

Planning only. This map does not confirm that areas or roads are safe or open. Follow VicEmergency, emergency services and official traffic advice.

MY SAVED NEEDS

Prepare a message for someone you trust

Saved needs remain available on this device offline.

No household needs have been saved yet.

Add only the details you want available on this device.

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Copying this message does not contact 000, VicEmergency or any emergency service. You decide who receives it.

RELIEF AND SUPPORT

Confirm support before travelling

Confirm relief locations and availability before travel.