Bushfire safety resources for visitor information centres
Victoria’s accredited visitor information centres are
a crucial source of bushfire safety information and updates for travellers.
To
order any of the following bushfire safety resources and displays, email the order form to
.
Staying in high-risk bushfire areas: safety tips for visitors
This brochure provides important bushfire safety tips for travellers staying in high bushfire risk areas, including information on Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans.
Driving in high-risk bushfire areas: safety tips for visitors
This brochure has important bushfire safety tips for visitors considering driving to or through high bushfire risk areas.
Hiking and camping in parks and forests: bushfire safety tips for visitors
This brochure provides important bushfire safety tips for people planning to hike or camp in Victoria’s parks and forests, including information on campfires and Total Fire Bans.
Can I or can’t I?
Developed by the CFA, this fact sheet details what you can and can’t do
during the Fire Danger Period or on days of Total Fire Ban.
Township Protection Plans
Developed
for a number of communities by the CFA, Township Protection Plans contain local
bushfire safety information including local bushfire risks and maps with key
landmarks, routes and Neighbourhood Safer Places (places of last resort). A
selection of hard copies is available to order.
Bushfire safety displays and signs
There are three Bushfire Safety Displays and Signs to choose from
including a window hanger, pole signage and a multimedia display. Each
one is designed to show the daily Fire Danger Rating, the latest updates
on local fire restrictions and offer a range of information about fire
safety.
A-frame Fire Danger Rating display
Designed to sit on a reception desk or counter, this A-frame display provides visitors with clear advice on what to do on days with a Very High, Severe, Extreme or Code Red Fire Danger Rating
Bushfire safety advice for travellers DVD
This DVD was developed in 2010 and is
still available to order.
Bushfire
safety staff badges
These badges encourage customers to ask visitor information centre staff
for more information on bushfire safety.
Questions
If you have any questions please contact Sarah Terry, Manager Bushfire Preparedness, at Tourism Victoria, on 03 9653 9838 or email
.