Safety and emergencies
Find government information about improving community safety and how to plan and prepare for an emergency.
2026 Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Donate to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal to support people, organisations and communities affected by the January 2026 Victorian Bushfires.
Get live emergency warnings and information
VicEmergency is the official Victorian Government source for emergency warnings and information.
See a live map showing current warnings, planned burns and other incidents across Victoria.
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Being safe can mean many different things. You should feel safe during an emergency. You should feel safe at home and in your community. If you are having a hard time, you should be able access the support you need.
Victorian Government services help keep Victorians safe and provide information, advice and support.
Prepare for an emergency
How well do you know fire?
The How well do you know fire? campaign helps to educate Victorians about how to plan and prepare for the fire season. Get started today with our Online Fire Planner.
Only working smoke alarms save lives
This smoke alarm campaign is run by Victoria’s fire services (CFA and FRV) and is about ensuring that all Victorians are aware of the importance of having working smoke alarms in their home.
Water safety
Play it safe at the beach, at the river, by the pool and while boating and fishing.
Respond to an emergency
Emergency Recovery Victoria
Connecting individuals, families, communities, businesses and regions to rebuild and recover after a disaster.
Emergencies and emergency management
Victoria Police
Always dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Report non-urgent crimes or find your local police station online.
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES)
VICSES is the control agency for flood, storm, tsunami earthquake and landslide in Victoria.
Emergency Management Victoria
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) leads emergency management in Victoria by maximising the ability of the emergency management sector to work together and to strengthen the capacity of communities to plan for, withstand, respond to and recover from emergencies.
Marine Search and Rescue
Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) units across the state play an extremely important role in the safety of boaters around Victoria’s coastline, out at sea and in many of our inland waterways.
Fire Services Reform
Victoria’s fire services are being reformed so that they can meet the needs of our rapidly changing state – now and into the future.
Updated 28 January 2026
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- Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)
- Country Fire Authority (CFA)
- Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES)
- Emergency Management Victoria
- Emergency Recovery Victoria
How well do you know fire?
Plan. Act. Survive.
Find out how you can plan and prepare for the fire season.
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