Fire and emergencies

Colac Otway Shire is located within the South West Fire District. To find out if today is a day of Total Fire Ban in our region, please visit the Country Fire Authority South West Fire District.

The State Government Emergency website provides up-to-date information on planned burns, as well as issuing warnings and advice. Please visit Vic Emergency. Colac Otway Shire Council also encourages our community to keep up-to-date with the latest information by listening to emergency radio broadcasts on ABC Local Radio and calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

Getting fire ready

Bushfire planning and reducing fire risks on your property.

Burning off

Permits and information about burning off, and what can and can't take place during the fire danger period.

Neighbourhood Safer Places

Council has Neighbourhood Safer Places in Beeac, Birregurra, Apollo Bay, Gellibrand and Cressy.

Places to go on high risk days

Suggestions for places it may be appropriate for families and individuals to visit when they have left their properties early on high risk days.

Preparing for an emergency

Preparing for floods, storms and heatwaves.

Recovering from an emergency

Links to personal support and advice on recovering from an emergency.

WyeSep Connect

WyeSep Connect supports resettlement and recovery at Wye River and Separation Creek, by sharing and sourcing information, news, events, achievements and challenges.

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