Bushfire Places of Last Resort Neighbourhood Safer Places

A 'Bushfire Place of Last Resort' also known as a 'Neighbourhood Safer Place' (NSP) is a place of last resort when all other bushfire plans have failed. Your safety or survival at one of these locations is not guaranteed.

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Locations of Bushfire Places of Last Resort in the Colac Otway Shire.

Things you should know about Bushfire Places of Last Resort – Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP):

It does not replace a well thought out and practised plan. Going to a Bushfire Place of Last Resort should be your last resort when your plans have failed. 

• It may be that your home or one of your neighbours' offers better protection than an NSP.  

• Travelling to an NSP when there is a bushfire can be extremely dangerous, there is no guarantee that you will be safe doing so.

• Sheltering at an NSP may not prevent death or injury from fire, embers or radiant heat.

• You should only use an NSP when your primary bushfire plan has failed or cannot be implemented.

• There is no guarantee that CFA or other emergency services will be present during a bushfire.

• No special facilities will be provided for people with special needs, including those requiring medical attention.

• NSPs have limited capacity and may be uncomfortable.

• You may be on your own, emergency service agencies may not be able to assist you at an NSP.

• Food, drinks and provision for animals will not be provided.

Accessibility:

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.

• To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service  on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
• If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service  on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
• CFA has fire safety information in other languages.