Summer Fire Safety Reminder for Our School Community

With extreme heat and elevated fire risk across Victoria and the City of Whittlesea, we encourage all families to review their emergency plans and stay informed.

Be Prepared

• Download the VicEmergency App and set up your Watch Zone.
• Check daily weather forecasts and fire danger ratings.
• Have a clear household emergency plan.

Grassfire Safety

Grassfires can start and spread quickly.

• Call 000 only if you see flames and smoke.
• If you live next to grassland, walk two streets back to a safer area.
• If you live two or three streets away, stay where you are.

Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

• Keep cool using air conditioning or fans and avoid the hottest part of the day.
• Drink water regularly.
• Check on family, neighbours and vulnerable people.
• Take care around pools and waterways.

Never leave children, older people or pets in parked cars.

For power outage and energy safety information, visit Energy Safe Victoria.

To learn more about how to prepare for an emergency within City of Whittlesea, please click here. Your personal safety is always the priority!