Emergency Numbers
Emergency Fire Police Ambulance 000
Emergency SES 132 500
Police Assistance Line (non-emergency) 131 444
Lifeline (24hr service) 13 11 14
Accident Towing 131 176
Nurse on Call 1300 606 024
Red Cross 1800 727 077
To register if you have left or are staying at your location
Salvation Army 1800 266 686
Gas: Leaks & Emergencies Multinet 13 26 91
Envestra 1800 676 300
AusNet Services 13 67 07
Electricity Citipower 13 12 80
Powercor 13 24 12
AusNet 13 17 99
Jemena 13 16 26
United Energy 13 20 99
Animals Melbourne Veterinary Clinic (Werribee) 03 9731 2232
Lord Smith Hospital (North Melbourne) 03 9328 3021
RACV - 13 11 11
Traffic information and road closures - 13 11 70
Wildlife injuries - 1300 094 535
East Gippsland Shire Council - 03 5153 9500
East Gippsland Water - 1300 134 202
The following relief centre is open:
Bairnsdale City Oval 40 MacArthur St, Bairnsdale
Other relief centres will be opened as required.
Information centres are open in Omeo and
Lakes Entrance during business hours.
Recreation Reserve Pavilion Park St,Omeo VIC 3898
Orbost Cricket Club Nicholson St, Omeo VIC 3898
Mechanics Hall 18 Mechanics St Lakes Entrance VIC 3909
There are a number support services available to assist you and your family recover from the strong emotional or physical reactions you may be experiencing.
If at any time you are worried about your mental health or the mental health of a loved one, call Lifeline on 13 11 14
You can also contact:
• Your doctor, local community health centre
• A Counsellor or Psychologist
• Parentline Tel. 13 22 89
• Kids Helpline Tel. 1800 55 1800
If you can’t stay in your home Before you leave your home check with the Fire Officer-in-Charge that it is safe to enter.
If safe to do so, it is recommended you take the following items:
• Identification – driver’s licence, Medicare card, passport
• Insurance contact details and policies
• Credit cards, cheque books
• Medicines and prescriptions (medication exposed to heat and smoke should be disposed of)
