Stay safe on holiday this summer

This year, things haven’t gone quite to plan. Being prepared for the unexpected at home or on a well earned holiday can help to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Planning to stay safe from fire, COVID-19 and during hot and wet weather can be easy and simple.

Download the Vic Emergency App and create watch zones for your home and holiday locations – this will help you to stay informed on fire danger ratings and total fire ban days as well as updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you are going away – follow the social media accounts of local Councils at your holiday location. Some of the popular spots for Baysiders include:

If you are travelling to another part of our beautiful state, check out the local government responsible via the Vic Councils website.

Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster. Extreme heat can affect anybody but those most at risk are older people, young children and people with a medical condition.

Sign up to receive heat health alerts and check out how to stay safe in the heat via the Better Health website.

This summer is forecast to be particularly wet due to the La Nina weather event. If your property is prone to flooding, check out the SES website for tips on how to prepare.

If flooding is affecting your property, the SES can assist – call 13 25 00.

If extreme weather has created hazards or flooding on Council land such as footpaths, local roads, nature strips, parks and reserves, call us on 9599 4444 24/7.

If you are holidaying, understand the fire risk at your destination. The CFA website can help you to plan and prepare for fire risk away from home.

If you are staying home, understand the fire risk of local parks, foreshore or other open space areas – particularly for grass fires. Find out how to plan and prepare for fire at home.

Summer Safe COVID-19 restrictions apply to the whole of Victoria.

COVID safe travelling means packing a few extras in your bags – face masks, hand sanitiser and hand soap.

Stay 1.5m apart from others wherever possible. If you can’t keep your distance, wear a mask.

Holiday catch ups are safer outside - keep your friends and family safe by planning holiday meet ups outdoors. There is a lower risk of spreading COVID-19 between people if you are outdoors.

If you have symptoms of coronavirus COVID-19 get tested and stay home. Stay at home if you feel unwell.

Find out more about how to stay safe from COVID-19.