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Emergencies can happen anytime; it is important that you and your family are prepared. Are You Ready? is a joint initiative that encourages families to be prepared for any emergency by completing an emergency preparedness plan.
Download and complete the Emergency Preparedness Plan(PDF, 2MB)
A copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan brochure is also available at Council's Community Centres, Melton Civic Centre and Melton & Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hubs.
We have worked with Wyndham City Council and local emergency services to develop the Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness Videos Project – proudly funded by the Australian Government.
The videos are available in multiple languages, with more being added.
Watch the videos below to:
Watch these videos in your language to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
It only takes a few minutes to watch - yet it could make all the difference in an emergency. Don’t wait. Be ready.
Select the playlist menu on the YouTube video to watch additional videos or select them below.
How to Plan for an Emergency
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – English (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – English (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – English (video)
Victoria Police
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – English (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – English (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – English (video)
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – English (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – English (video)
Ambulance Victoria - Ambulance Victoria Membership and Fees – English (video)
Triple Zero Victoria - What to Expect – English (video) Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – English (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – English (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – English (video)
SES
SES - Flood Safety – English (video)
SES - Preparing for Storms – English (video)
Watch these videos with an Auslan interpreter to learn more about your local emergency services, how to plan for an emergency and how to stay safe at home.
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Auslan (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Auslan (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Auslan (video)
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Auslan (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Auslan (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Auslan (video)
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Auslan (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Auslan (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Auslan (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Auslan (video) Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Auslan (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Auslan (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Auslan (video)
SES: Flood Safety – Auslan (video)
SES: Preparing for Storms – Auslan (video)
It only takes a few minutes to watch—yet it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Don’t wait. Be ready.
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Arabic (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Arabic (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Arabic (video)
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Arabic (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Arabic (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Arabic (video)
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Arabic (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Arabic (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Arabic (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Arabic (video)
Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Arabic (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Arabic (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Arabic (video)
SES: Flood Safety – Arabic (video)
SES: Preparing for Storms – Arabic (video)
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Burmese (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Burmese (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Burmese (video)
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Burmese (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Burmese (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Burmese (video)
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Burmese (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Burmese (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Burmese (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Burmese (video) Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Burmese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Burmese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Burmese (video)
SES: Flood Safety – Burmese (video)
SES: Preparing for Storms – Burmese (video)
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Hindi (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Hindi (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Hindi (video)
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Hindi (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Hindi (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Hindi (video)
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Hindi (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Hindi (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Hindi (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Hindi (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Hindi (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Hindi (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Hindi (video)
SES: Flood Safety – Hindi (video)
SES: Preparing for Storms – Hindi (video)
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders – Mandarin (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan – Mandarin (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) – Mandarin (video)
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation – Mandarin (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check – Mandarin (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence – Mandarin (video)
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports – Mandarin (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response – Mandarin (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Membership and Fees – Mandarin (video)
Triple Zero Victoria: What to Expect – Mandarin (video) Fire Services
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared – Mandarin (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More – Mandarin (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready – Mandarin (video)
SES: Flood Safety – Mandarin (video)
SES: Preparing for Storms – Mandarin (video)
Get to Know Your Emergency First Responders - Vietnamese (video)
Are You Ready? How to create an Emergency Plan - Vietnamese (video)
Are You Ready? Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) - Vietnamese (video)
Victoria Police: What Happens in an Evacuation- Vietnamese (video)
Victoria Police: Welfare Check -Vietnamese (video)
Victoria Police: Family Violence - Vietnamese (video)
Ambulance Victoria: When to Call Triple Zero (000) & Other Supports -Vietnamese (video)
Ambulance Victoria: Emergency Medical Response -Vietnamese (video)
Ambulance Victoria - Ambulance Victoria Membership and Fees - Vietnamese (video)
Triple Zero Victoria - What to Expect - Vietnamese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Fire is Fast - Be Prepared - Vietnamese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Stay Safe at Home - Cooking Heating and More - Vietnamese (video)
CFA & Fire Rescue Victoria: Summer Fire Safety - Be Ready - Vietnamese (video)
SES - Flood Safety - Vietnamese (video)
SES - Preparing for Storms - Vietnamese (video)
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