Flood emergencies

There are three interdependent components that make up emergency management in Victoria:

• Prevention: reducing or eliminating the incidence or severity of emergencies and mitigating their effects. DELWP, Melbourne Water and the catchment management authorities have primary responsibility to work with local councils and the Victorian SES (VICSES) on prevention activities.
• Response: combating emergencies and providing rescue and immediate relief services. VICSES is the control agency for flood response in Victoria.
• Recovery: Assisting people and communities to return to their usual way of life. The Emergency Management Commissioner is responsible for coordinating recovery activities for all emergencies at the state level.

VICSES provides community education and awareness about flood preparedness and is also responsible for preparing municipal flood emergency plans with support from the relevant local council.

More information:

• Learn how you can prepare for a flood at your home or work.
• Get information on emergency incidents or warnings for your area.
• The SES Floodsafe program has emergency plans and kits to help you prepare for a flood.
• Learn how you can prepare your rural property for a flood.