Emerald and Cockatoo Emergency Support Team

16/11/2025

Please be aware, as per previous posts, the Fire Danger Period will commence on Monday 17th November @ 0100hrs for Cardinia Shire. We understand that some may be confused as to why the FDP is being implemented now given recent rainfall. The decision was extensively consulted on and was taken based on the underlying soil dryness, especially in the bush across our District which includes a number of Local Government Areas.
If you want to know more about what you can or cant do during the Fire Danger Period or on a day of Total Fire Ban, please go to cfa.vic.gov.au/can to learn more.
Please share this information with your neighbours who may not be on Facebook or Instagram.
Cardinia Shire is having a free Green waste drop off event in early December, follow the below link for details. https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/dropoffdays -2-green-waste-drop-off-
Thanks and we are hoping for a safe fire season for all.

10/11/2025

✍🏻Last chance to book - registrations close Wednesday 12th November at 6pm.

🫶🏻Please note change of venue- our thanks to SES Emerald Unit for hosting this event.

💻Are you part of a local community group, sporting club, or business?
💣Have you tested your emergency plan?
🧨Or you don't have an emergency plan?

📌If so, this FREE Emergency & Recovery Planning Desktop Exercise should be on your list....

Booking link below and details in the image.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/is-your-organisation-recovery-ready-tickets-1497810354089

*Please note this workshop is not open to individuals or private residents - the content is developed specifically for organisations.

01/11/2025

27/10/2025

💻Are you part of a local community group, sporting club, or business?
💣Have you tested your emergency plan?
🧨Or you don't have an emergency plan?

📌If so, this FREE Emergency & Recovery Planning Desktop Exercise should be on your list....

Registrations close 7 November, booking link below and details in the image.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/is-your-organisation-recovery-ready-tickets-1497810354089

*Please note this workshop is not open to individuals or private residents - the content is developed specifically for organisations.

23/10/2025

We’re at Cockatoo IGA + Liquor this morning too!

Cardinia Shire Council, SES Emerald Unit, Emerald and Cockatoo Support team and ourselves are at Cockatoo IGA + Liquor today until 12.30 if you need information regarding emergency planning.

22/10/2025

💻Are you part of a local community group, sporting club, or business?
💣Have you tested your emergency plan?
🧨Or you don't have an emergency plan?

📌If so, this FREE Emergency Planning & Recovery Desktop Exercise should be on your list....

Registrations close 7 November, booking link below and details in the image.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/is-your-organisation-recovery-ready-tickets-1497810354089

*Please note this workshop is not open to individuals or private residents - the content is developed specifically for organisations.

21/10/2025

Some great preparation tips in this post from Vic Emergency.
Prepare now for storms and damaging winds forecast for Wednesday.

21/10/2025

PREPARE NOW for forecast storm and damaging wind conditions across Wednesday (tomorrow).

Download the VicEmergency app and monitor warnings and conditions in your area.

⛱Secure loose items in your yard.
🔦Review your supplies of batteries, water, generator fuel, non-perishable food etc

📞Call SES 132 500 for emergency storm damage assistance
☎️Call Triple Zero 000 for life threatening emergencies

💡🔌Report power outages to Ausnet 13 17 99 and track outages at www.outagetracker.com.au

💨☔️⛈https://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

The Bureau's new website is scheduled to go live on Wednesday 22 October 2025. Explore the new website today at beta.bom.gov.au.

18/10/2025

Great reminder from Emerald Fire Brigade - Please check your recent burn-offs today.

09/10/2025

Prepare now for potentially damaging winds on Friday.

With damaging winds developing Friday morning across southern and elevated parts of the state, there is a risk of localised power outages. Locations which may be affected include:
- Central
- South West
- West and South Gippsland
- East Gippsland
- North Central
- North East
- Wimmera

Keep an eye on www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings for the latest warnings.

To be prepared, make sure you have access to:
📱 a fully charged mobile phone with emergency contact numbers
🔦 a torch or battery-operated light
📻 a battery-powered radio for alerts and updates
⛑ an emergency kit
🥫 non-perishable foods and bottled water

Stay safe by keeping clear of fallen powerlines – always assume they are live – and report any fallen powerlines to your electricity distributor.

If you are a registered power-dependent customer, ensure your power outage plan is updated and in place.

To find out how you can prepare for power outages, visit www.energy.vic.gov.au/safety/power-outages or phone 136 186.