Emergencies can happen at any time, and it’s important to be prepared. This is especially true in rural areas like Daylesford and Hepburn, where natural disasters like bushfires and floods can pose a significant risk. This page serves as a collection of important Hepburn Emergency Information for the area, including updates from the Country Fire Authority (CFA), emergency contact details, and information on neighbourhood safer places.
Hepburn Shire Facebook Page
Hepburn Shire updates their Facebook Page with Emergency Management messages and information view their Facebook page here : https://www.facebook.com/hepburncouncil
The Hepburn Shire Facebook page is an essential resource for Hepburn Emergency Information management messages and information in the area. This page provides timely updates on any emergencies, including bushfires, floods, and severe weather events. By following this page, you can stay informed about any emergency situations that may arise and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. The page is regularly updated with the latest information and advice, making it an invaluable resource for anyone living in or visiting the Hepburn Shire.
Vic Emergency
Vic Emergency is an important resource for residents of Daylesford and Hepburn. The website provides up-to-date information on emergency situations, including bushfires, storms, floods, and heatwaves. By checking the website regularly, residents can stay informed and take necessary precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. In addition to emergency information, the website also provides helpful tips on how to prepare for emergencies and what to do in case of an emergency.
- VicEmergency Hotline 1800 226 226
Incidents and warnings
Vic Emergency is the official emergency information and warnings website for the state of Victoria, Australia. It provides up-to-date Hepburn Emergency Information on incidents, warnings, and advice related to bushfires, floods, storms, and other emergencies. The website also offers tips on how to prepare for emergencies and what to do in case of an emergency. It is an essential resource for anyone living in or visiting Victoria to stay informed and be prepared for emergency situations.
https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
Where to find more information
https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/prepare/#where-do-i-get-information-in-an-emergency
Fire Danger Ratings & Warnings
During the summer months, bushfire risk can be high in rural areas like Daylesford and Hepburn. This section provides information on the current fire danger ratings for the area, as well as any associated warnings or restrictions.
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/home/local-information
Todays CFA Updates
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) provides regular updates on fire activity and incidents across Victoria, including the Daylesford and Hepburn area. This section provides a feed of the latest CFA updates, so you can stay informed of any potential risks.
Find out what the fire ratings mean from the CFA so you know what the level means and what you should do.
CFA Warnings Alerts
In addition to updates on current incidents, the CFA also issues warnings and alerts for upcoming weather events or fire danger periods. This section provides a feed of the latest warnings and alerts for the Daylesford and Hepburn area, so you can take any necessary precautions.
Neighbourhood Safer Places
Neighbourhood Safer Places are designated locations where people can go during a bushfire emergency if they are unable to leave the area. This section provides information on the location of Neighbourhood Safer Places in the Daylesford and Hepburn area, so you can plan ahead and know where to go in the event of an emergency.
‘A ‘Neighbourhood Safer Place or Bushfire Place of Last Resort’ or NSP-BPLR is a place of last resort when all other bushfire plans have failed.
cfa.vic.gov.au
- Daylesford (Central Business District Pavement Areas) Neighbourhood Safer Place
Bounded by Bridport, Albert & Camp Streets & Central Springs Road Daylesford 3460 Get directions - Hepburn (Recreation Reserve (Laurie Sullivan Reserve) Netball Pavilion) Neighbourhood Safer Place
Corner Hepburn-Newstead Road (Main Road) and Twentieth Street Hepburn 3461 Entry from Twentieth Street Get directions - Glenlyon (Eldon Street) Neighbourhood Safer Place
Eldon Street (between Molesworth Street and house number 19) Glenlyon 3461 Get directions
For the most current list of Neighbourhood Safer Paces visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/neighbourhood-safer-places
Fire Brigades
- Daylesford – 26 Bridport Street Daylesford Get directions
- Hepburn – 149 Main Road Hepburn Get directions
- Musk – Dairy Flat Road Musk Get directions
Other Hepburn Emergency Information contacts
In the event of an emergency, it’s important to know who to contact for assistance. This section provides a list of emergency contacts for the Daylesford and Hepburn area, including the Victoria Emergency Hotline, local fire brigades, and other emergency services.
| Emergency | Triple Zero (000) |
| VicEmergency Hotline | 1800 226 226 |
| Burn-off notification | 1800 668 511 |
| CFA Headquarters | (03) 9262 8444 |
