Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - CBRNE Extreme Gower, Maldon, Walmer 29/11/2019
This Emergency Warning is issued for Gower, Maldon, Walmer. 

  • There is a hazardous gas leak on Muckleford School Road. 
Do not enter the area - it is extremely dangerous. Anyone located in Muckleford School Road should leave immediately.
What you should do:

Leave now:
  • When you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications.
  • Travel to the home of family or friends who are away from the warning area.
  • If you are away from home do not return.
  • If you are currently driving you should shut all windows, turn off your air conditioning and immediately leave the area.
Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you choose to stay.

If you stay, seek shelter indoors: 
  • If you are unable to leave you should close and lock all windows and doors. 
  • Shut all internal doors.
  • Move to a room with no windows. 
Impacts in your area:
  • You will smell gas.
  • Gas services have been impacted.
This messages was issued by Country Fire Authority. 

The next update is expected by 29/11/2019 08:40 pm or as the situation changes.

Key health contacts: 
  • If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to chemical or smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
  • Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.
Smoke information: 
  • Smoke can affect people's health.
  • People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
  • People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.
Stay informed: 
  • Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
  • Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
  • Call the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about this warning on freecall 1800 226 226.
  • People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
  • For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
  • Download the VicEmergency app or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#vichazmat) or Facebook.