Victorians now have access to a range of education materials to better understand warnings for bushfires, floods, storms and extreme heat.
The Australian Warning System education initiative launched last week at Toorloo Arm Primary School and includes information on different hazard icons, warning levels and action statements to help the community understand what they need to do to stay safe in response to emergencies.
“It’s important Victorians understand the different types of warnings and hazards so they know what actions to take to keep themselves safe, before, during and after emergencies,” Emergency Management Commissioner, Rick Nugent, said.
“We’ve already seen concurrent and converging emergencies over the past few months, reminding us that it’s important to remain prepared for all types of emergencies this summer.
“Never rely on one source of emergency information. Download the VicEmergency app and create a watch zone and tune in to your local emergency broadcaster.”
The three warning levels (advice, watch and act and emergency warning) are the same for bushfires, floods, storms and extreme heat.
IMAGE: Toorloo Arm Primary School principal, Kerry Hughes, with emergency services representatives, including Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner, Chris Stephenson, during the Australian Warning System education initiative launch last week. (PS)
