Further information related to this fact sheet: Emergencies - floods.
Related information on Better Health Channel
- Emergencies - coping without gas or electricity.
- Emergencies - who to call in a crisis.
- Emergencies - calling triple zero 000.
Related information on other websites
Department of Human Services - Recovering from floods.
State Emergency Services Victoria (SES) - FloodSafe progam.
Australian Red Cross.
Environmental Health – Victorian Government.
References used for this fact sheet
- Flood hazards – protecting your health and safety, Department of Health, Victorian Government. More information here.
- Floodsafe:Home Emergency Plan Guide, Victoria State Emergency Service (SES). More information here.
- Cleaning up after an emergency: Dealing with wind and water damage, Australian Red Cross. More information here.
- What to do Before, During and After a Flood, Australian Government. More information here
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