Services on 'Extreme or Catastrophic' Declared Days
Updated 18 December 2024
The State of Victoria has adopted a Fire Danger Rating (FDR) to assist the communities understanding of what is meant by fire danger. These ratings predict the seveiry of fire activity. Consquently "Extreme or Catastrophic" may result in unpredictable or uncontrollable fires.
On "Extreme or Catastrophic' declared days, the Alpine Health Community Care Service will have the following service delivery arrangements:
- On an EXTREME Day - all Domestic assistance will be cancelled. All other services will be delivered.
- On a CATASTROPHIC Day - all services will be cancelled.
You will be notified directly by staff if your service is to be cancelled on 'Extreme and Catastrophic' declared days, to enable you to make any other necessary arrangements.
It is important to have a plan about leaving early on high risk fire danger days. If you plan to leave please advise the Home Care office. We encourage you to discuss the issue with family and friends. If you still require further information contact your local Country Fire Authority Service.
Updating Emergency Contact Details
To ensure Alpine Health has the most current and appropriate Emergency Contacts and their phone numbers on your client file, we kindly ask you to confirm these details with next time you call our office.
- alpine@home - 03 5755 0142
- indigo@home - 03 5728 0215
- Home Care Packages - 03 5751 9422
- District Nursing - 03 5751 9374
Thank you!
Peter Burgess
Acting Director of Healthy Communities