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State Government of Victoria, Australia, Department of Human Services
Department of Human Services
Emergency management

Emergency Management

We are responsible for key areas in Victoria's emergency management arrangements. Please see our key responsibilities for further information.

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link to swine influenza page

H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu)
Information is available about the new strain of Influenza A (external link).

link to bushfire page

Statewide bushfires
Advice about looking after health and well-being, and financial assistance available for people affected by the statewide bushfires

link to drought page

Drought
Details of Drought support initiatives, including $115 million Victorian support package.

link to flood page

Flood
Advice is available to help you prepare for Floods.

External link to the Pandemic Influenza website

Pandemic Influenza
Planning resources for government, health professionals, businesses and the community is available from the Pandemic Influenza website (external link).