Bushfires

In 2009/10, procedures for closing schools, school bus routes, school off-site activities and children’s services on days of high fire risk were revised. Schools and children’s services identified as being at high fire risk close on days declared Code Red by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Parents should be familiar with the details of the emergency management plan for their child’s school, kindergarten or early childhood centre and raise any queries or concerns with their child’s principal, teacher or school council representative. Parents are also advised to make sure the school or service has their current contact details, including mobile phone number.

For support resources for children relating to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires see: 2009 Victorian Bushfires - Support Resources for Children

Planned burning

Planned burning is happening throughout the State to reduce the risk to communities from future bushfires. For more information about where and when, contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 or see: Department of Sustainability and Environment