Healesville Community Emergency Hub

30/04/2026

Want to help out our firefighters after one of Victoria’s busiest bushfire seasons on record? 🔥

This time of year, our crews regularly respond to private burn-offs that either become out of control or haven’t been registered with authorities. It means volunteers are needlessly called out when they should be spending more time with their families.

So, if you’re planning a burn-off in the next few days while the rain stays away, do our firies a favour:

✅ The quickest and easiest way to register your burn off is online at firepermits.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 668 511 if you plan to burn in the next 2 hours

❌ Never leave your burn unattended until it’s fully extinguished.

🌦️ Check fire restrictions and weather conditions.

☎️ Be a good neighbour and let them know there could be smoke nearby.

27/04/2026

Prevention is better than recovery!

Check out this website for practical guidance and tools for a safer, insurable home. Visit resiliencerating.org

After losing their home in the Black Summer fires, Bron and Donald Graham rebuilt with one clear goal - a house that would not burn again.

Their story highlights a growing demand for homes that are designed to withstand real conditions, not just meet minimum standards.

Kate Cotter, CEO of the Resilient Building Council, says Australia’s current approach to disasters is heavily weighted towards recovery rather than prevention: “We are currently spending around 97 per cent on disaster response and recovery and just 3 per cent on resilience. We need to flip that around and kick-start a resilience revolution.”

The Resilient Building Council supports homeowners with practical guidance and tools for safer, insurable homes.

To learn more visit resiliencerating.org

25/03/2026

Please keep an eye / ear on your VicEmergency app today and tonight 😲 the thunderstorms are forecast to hit our area 👇

Thunderstorms are possible across most of Victoria this afternoon (Wednesday 25 March), with severe thunderstorms possible over central and eastern districts and south of the divide.

It is difficult to forecast exactly where and when a storm will develop, but the increased risk is in Gippsland, the Yarra Ranges, and the Dandenong Ranges. Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and large hail are possible. Severe weather may continue into the evening.

The best defence against storms is preparation:

🚗 Park your car undercover and away from trees.
🏠 Clean your gutters, downpipes and drains to ensure they are not blocked.
☂️ Check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured.

For more information on preparing for storms, go to www.ses.vic.gov.au/storm

If you need Victoria State Emergency Service assistance, call 132 500.

20/03/2026

Come down to the market and say hi😊

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

Loving hearing Niko rapping about Healesville and the great vibe at the Organic Market’s 22nd birthday

20/03/2026

It’s the Organic Market’s 22nd birthday today. Come down and help celebrate! Great vibes! Oh, and make sure you say hi to us at the Emergency Hub 😊

24/02/2026

Move indoors now 😲

** This warning has been updated. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

EMERGENCY WARNING - THUNDERSTORM - Shelter Indoors Now
Incident Location: Healesville, Warburton and surrounds
Issue Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 02:21 pm
Next Update: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 03:30 pm

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Healesville, Warburton and surrounds.
- Intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is likely.
- Very dangerous thunderstorms were detected near Healesville at 2:05pm.
- These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast.

If you are located Healesville, Warburton and surrounds, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors to stay safe.

23/02/2026

The weather is testing our flexibility this time of year…Fire threat one week, flood the next! Stay safe everyone!

Widespread thunderstorms are forecast across Victoria throughout Tuesday, 24 February, including the chance of localised, severe thunderstorms developing with the capacity to cause flash flooding in some areas.
Now is the time to prepare your property for a significant rainfall event by clearing gutters, downpipes and drains and parking vehicles undercover or away from trees where possible.
Community members should also remain alert to dangerous road conditions if driving and remember to never drive through floodwater. Stay inside if conditions outside appear dangerous.
To learn more about how to prepare for potential flooding, visit www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/emergencies/flood.

For SES emergency assistance, call 132 500.

16/02/2026

Hi Healesville. Another Extreme day tomorrow. Another chance to put your fire plan into action - we’ll be experts by the end of the season!

Good Afternoon Community!
Tomorrow 17 Feb 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the Wimmera, South West, North Central, Central, and West and South Gippsland.
We are expecting Extreme conditions with high winds, followed by a late change which hopefully will bring some rain! 🤞🤞

Please make sure you stay informed and have the VicEmergency App downloaded and set to your watch zones.

Please check on your neighbours, particularly the Elderly.

If your plan is NOT to stay and defend please leave early in the morning, don't wait until a Fire Starts, by then it could be too late to leave.

If your plan is to stay and defend, please make sure you are well prepared and all your equipment is in working order.

I know this is "another" Total Fire Ban, but, CFA only calls these when the conditions are at levels where we would struggle to contain a fire if one was to start.

Although we got some rain last weekend, that has already dried out.

Please remember our Furry, Feathered and Scaley friend and leave some water out for them.

Stay Hydrated, report any suspicious activity to 000 immediately.

Stay Safe All!

04/02/2026

Extreme Heat Awareness Day today ☀️ unfortunately this is a topic we all need to learn more about 🥵

03/02/2026

Hey Healesville. An important message about tomorrow’s weather.