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Holiday Season Customer Service Centre Hours

Happy holidays! Over the Christmas period, Customer Service will be closed from midday on Tuesday the 24th of December and will reopen on Monday the 30th of December. Customer Service will be closed on Wednesday the 1st of January and will reopen on Thursday the 2nd of January.

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Emergency Information

 

Information relating to emergencies within the Baw Baw Shire. 

Baw Baw Information Network

The installation of a network of sensors aims to improve community safety through the early detection of natural disasters and active situation monitoring.

Preparing for an Emergency

Useful tips on what you and your family can do to prepare yourselves in the event of an emergency.

Bushfires

Important information about bushfire safety and prevention in Baw Baw Shire.

Relief and Recovery

Information about Council relief and recovery activities during and after emergencies.

Fire Hazard Inspection Program FAQs

Have you received a fire prevention notice? Want to know more about fire preparedness and the fire hazard inspection program? We've got answers to our most frequently asked questions here.

Emergency Plans

The Municipal Emergency Management Plan is the overarching emergency management document that is underpinned by a number of sub-plans and guidelines.

Other Emergency Information

Information about other emergency events, including floods, storms, extreme heat, thunderstorm asthma, earthquakes and landslips.

Be Business Ready - Disaster Preparedness

Is your business disaster ready?

September 2024 - Severe Weather Event

The Severe Weather Event on Monday 2 September has significantly impacted residents and towns in the Baw Baw Shire.

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Baw Baw Shire Council
PO Box 304
Warragul VIC 3820

Toll Free: 1300 BAW BAW (1300 229 229)

Tel: +61 3 5624 2411

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Email: bawbaw@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their ongoing connection to the land and waters that make up Baw Baw Shire. We pay our respects to their Elders: past, present, and emerging. We thank the Traditional Custodians for caring for Country and continuing the customs that maintain the longest practised culture in the world.

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