During an Emergency
During an emergency it is important to enact your emergency plan. Visit the following sections for more information about how to stay safe during an emergency. For more information about preparing for an emergency, visit our preparing for an emergency page.
Fire
A Neighbourhood Safer Place - Bushfire Place of Last Resort (NSP-BPLR) is not a community fire refuge or emergency relief centre. NSP-BPLRs are places of last resort during the passage of a bushfire, and are intended to be used by persons whose primary bushfire plans have failed.
NSP-BPLRs are places of relative safety only. They do no guarantee the survival of those who assemble there. There may also be serious risks to safety encountered in travelling to NSP-BPLRs during a bushfire.
Depending on the position and direction of a bushfire, a designed NSP-BPLR may not be safer than other locations within the area.
The following are designated places of last resort within the Hindmarsh Municipality:
| Location | Address |
| Dimboola Bicentennial Community Park Between Carpark and High Street |
Corner High Street (Dimboola-Rainbow Road) and Lloyd street Dimboola |
| Jeparit Skate Park and Playground Area | Corner of Broadway and Edith Street Jeparit |
| Nhill Davis Park Recreation Reserve South East quarter of Oval |
Bounded by Davis Avenue, Park Street, King Street and Fraser Street Nhill. Entry off Davis Avenue |
| Rainbow Federal Street Footpath area outside MECCA building |
Corner of Federal Street and Butter Factory Lane Rainbow |
For further information on NSP-BPLRs please visit the CFA Website.
For emergency alert information, visit our warnings and contacts page.
Flood
Visit the following links to learn about how to stay safe during a flood.
Flood Victoria - During a flood
Better Health – what to do during a flood
For emergency alert information, visit our warnings and contacts page.
Heatwave
There are simple things you can do to stay safe in the heat:
- Drink water - even if you don't feel thriety, drink water. Take a bottle of water with you always.
- Hot cars kill - never leave kids, adults or pets in hot cars. The temperature inside a parked car can double within minutes.
- Keep cool - seek out air-conditioned buildings, draw your blinds, use a fan, take cool showers and dress in light and loose clothing made from natural fabrics.
- Plan ahead - schedule activities in the coolest part of the day and avoid exercising in the heat. If you must go out, wear a hat and sunscreen and take a bottle of water with you.
- Help others - look after those most at risk in the heat - your neighbour living alone, the elderly, the young, people with a medical condition, and don't forget your pets.
For emergency alert information, visit our warnings and contacts page.
Storm
During a storm, you will need stay safe and find shelter away from drains and waterways. Be prepared for possible power outages, and avoid any floodwaters.
For more information about preparing for a storm, visit our preparing for an emergency page.
For emergency alert information, visit our warnings and contacts page.