In case of emergency
There's a range of resources to help you prepare for and stay up to date in case of emergencies.
Being prepared will help you know what to do in times of emergency.
- In case of life threating emergencies, call 000.
- Follow Vic Emergency via the app or website for updates on emergencies in Bayside and beyond.
- Stay tuned to your emergency broadcaster – ABC Melbourne 774 for the latest warnings and updated information.
- Follow Bayside City Council on social media for local updates - Facebook and Instagram.
- The Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) has a range of tools to help you be better prepared for all kinds of emergency events.
- The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has a range of resources to help you plan for a bush fire emergency, particularly if you live near open space or coastal areas, or are visiting bushfire risk areas.
- Visit the Red Cross’ Preparing for emergencies webpage and download their Get Prepared app to help you plan.
- The Victorian Health Department publishes health alerts to help keep Victorians aware of active health issues.
- The Better Health Channel includes a range of tools and information to help you stay healthy, prepared and seek medical or wellbeing support when you need it.
We are here to help you
- You can report a non-urgent problem to Bayside City Council via our easy to use Report a Problem webpage.
- For urgent issues relating to a Council facility, drainage, public tree, syringe disposal risks, or offensive graffiti - call us on 9599 4444.
- For life threatening issues, call 000.
- If you need assistance and do not have family or friends who can help, contact our friendly Customer Service team on 9599 4444 or email us at relief@bayside.vic.gov.au
Being prepared will help you know what to do in times of emergency.
Stay safe Bayside.