Healesville Community 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.

27/01/2026

You may experience periods of reduced air quality due to the current fires.

Your nose is an excellent smoke detector. If you can smell smoke, take the necessary precautions to protect your health: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke-and-your-health.

27/01/2026

The Fire Danger Rating for the Central Fire District is Extreme. A Total Fire Ban is in effect.

With temperatures up to 44 degrees and moderate winds from the North North West, any ignition will be difficult to contain. Residents in bushfire prone areas must prepare their bushfire plan and be ready to leave immediately. Monitor the VicEmergency App and set a Watch Zone to be notified of any fires in your area. The official emergency radio channels for Healesville are ABC Melbourne 774 AM and Radio Eastern 98.1 FM.

Be prepared, stay informed and stay safe!

26/01/2026

We've all had plenty of warning 📣 so we should all be well prepared. If you aren't, please read and act now 👇

Victoria continues to swelter through the longest heatwave the state has seen since 2009.

Today, temperatures will reach a maximum 40-46 degrees in the north, 30-35 degrees in the south and 24-26 degrees in Gippsland.

Temperatures are expected to peak tomorrow, with Walpeup and Hopetoun set to break records.

As Victorians enjoy the public holiday, it’s important to look after your health and the health of those around you in the heat.

Stay safe, drink plenty of water throughout the day. Whether you’re heading to a backyard BBQ, the beach, or Melbourne Park, be sure to stay sun-safe. Take breaks inside to cool down with a fan or air conditioning, and seek shade whenever possible.

Remember, it’s never safe to leave children, older people or pets unattended in vehicles, in any weather, but particularly when we’re facing days of heatwave conditions.

Increased fire activity at the Carlisle River bushfire in the Otways has produced more smoke that may be seen or smelt across Victoria.

To check the air quality in your area, visit the Environment Protection Authority Victoria website: epa.vic.gov.au/check-air-and-water-quality

For more information, head to: epa.vic.gov.au/smoke-and-your-health

Stay informed via the VicEmergency app or emergency.vic.gov.au/respond

📍 Eastern Maar Country

24/01/2026

Smoke from a fire in Carlisle River is currently drifting across the State.
Please only call Triple Zero if you see flames.

📷 Forest Fire Management Victoria & Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

24/01/2026

Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and take the most appropriate action 👇

23/01/2026

If you are planning on going to Mansfield, see below 👇

If you're travelling to Mansfield Shire for the Australia Day long weekend, the advice is to travel along the Hume to Benalla and then go south on the Midland to Mansfield Shire.

The Maroondah Highway is closed. It will remain closed into next week at least. Many of the areas the Maroondah Highway connects were severely impacted by the Longwood fire and recovery crews are hard at work making sure the road is safe to use.

But it will not be deemed safe this weekend.

The fire covered a huge area and that has left a lot of work to be completed along many kilometres of road.

Power lines and poles have been brought down by the fires. Trees that have been damaged are still being assessed for safety and until their safety has been assessed, we could see more falling down onto the road.

The work to make sure the Maroondah Highway is safe to use is ongoing but it cannot be rushed and the road will not be opened this weekend.

If you are looking to access Mansfield Shire, please travel along the Hume to Benalla and then go south on the Midland.

15/01/2026

Hi Healesville. Please make sure you have the real emergency app!!

🚨 PLEASE CHECK YOUR APP 🚨

We have noticed some confusion and comments in the community regarding emergency apps. There is only ONE official app for emergency warnings in Victoria: VicEmergency.

We are seeing reports of people downloading and using an unofficial app called "Vic Emergencies" (plural).

❌ This is NOT the official app.
❌ Reports indicate it is NOT working correctly.
❌ It may NOT provide you with critical, life-saving warnings.

If you have the wrong app, delete it and download the official one using the links below. Do not rely on third-party look-alikes for your safety.

📲 DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL VICEMERGENCY APP HERE:

Apple (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/au/app/vicemergency/id356559665

Android (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naturallybeing.fireready&hl=en_AU

Stay safe and stay informed (with the right app).