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Recovery Support - February 2024 Victorian Storms
Recovery support for people and communities affected by the February 2024 Victorian storms is available through Emergency Recovery Victoria
To get help, you can:
- fill out the online form
- call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760 from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday (closed weekends and public holidays). Press 9 for an interpreter.
If you are in immediate danger, telephone 000.
Clean-up support for storm damaged homes
f your home was damaged by the February 2024 Victorian storms and is not covered by insurance, clean-up support may be available. You can register for support at Emergency Recovery Victoria or call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760 for further information.
Financial help
Financial assistance is available for eligible community members impacted by the storms. For further information call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760.
Recovery services
Find out more about the support, advice and counselling available as you and your family recover from the storms. For further information call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760.
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Emergencies come in many forms and can happen at any time, affecting your life in ways you don’t expect. Here you will find resources to assist you to prepare for different emergency situations.
In an emergency
Call Triple Zero (000) for Police, Fire & Ambulance in a life-threatening or time critical situation.
To find out more information about how and when you should call Triple Zero (000) visit Triple Zero.
Flood and Storm
In a flood or storm where life is not in immediate danger telephone the Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.
Important Contacts
- Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226
- For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450(free call) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline
- Radio: 774 ABC radio (AM)
- Victoria Police Association Line 131 444 (for when you need police assistance but not for an urgent or life-threatening emergency)
- Victoria State Emergency Service - 132 500
- Website: Prepare and Get Ready - VicEmergency
- Mobile App: download the Incidents and Warnings - VicEmergency
- VicEmergency Social Media: X (twitter.com) and VicEmergency | Facebook account
- TV: ABC
- Country Fire Authority (CFA)
- Fire Rescue Victoria Fire
- Australian Red Cross
- Emergency Prepare Website
Learn more about what to do in an emergency.
The Greater Dandenong City Council plays a key role in Victoria’s emergency management arrangements.
Read about Council's planning for emergencies within the municipality of Greater Dandenong.
Emergencies can happen at any time. Find out how to prepare.
Being prepared for heatwaves and informed about extreme heat can reduce the impacts.
Find out more about fire safety and burning off.
Find out how to prepare and what to do during a storm, flood and power outage.
Find the latest information on COVID-19, testing and vaccines on Better Health Channel.
Learn more about how to recover from an emergency.