Emergency contacts

Victoria has a long history of emergencies, some of them highly destructive, and has developed a capability for dealing with such events. Many organisations in the community, including the emergency services, play a part.

Below you will find crucial contact information that will assist members of the public in an emergency.

Flood, Storm, Tsunami and Earthquake Emergency

Call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, tsunami and earthquake emergency. For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

National Relay Service

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact 132 500 through the National Relay Service:

• TTY users phone 106 then ask for 132 500
• Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 132 500
• Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for 132 500
 

VICSES Information Line

Current emergency information is available by calling the VICSES Information Line on 1300 VICSES (that's 1300 842 737). This service is only available during large-scale emergencies.

National Relay Service

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact the VICSES Information Line through the National Relay Service:

• TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 1300 842 737
• Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1300 842 737
• Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for 1300 842 737

Other emergency services

For detailed explanations of agency roles, please refer to the Emergency Management Manual Victoria.

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