Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Geo - Avoid the Area Extreme Fairhaven and Moggs Creek Last Tuesday at 4:35 PM
This Emergency Warning is for Fairhaven and Moggs Creek.
  • A large landslide has happened in the Fairhaven and Moggs Creek area.
If you are in Fairhaven and Moggs Creek, you are in danger. Avoid the area and stay away from the landslide.
What you should do: 
  • Act quickly to stay safe, especially if another landslide might happen. 
  • If you are away from home, stay away. Stay away from the landslide - the slope may continue to move for hours or days afterwards. 
  • You can go to family or friends homes away from the landslide in Anglesea and Lorne. 
  • Take your pets, medications, identification, mobile phone and charger with you Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings. 
If more landslides happen, stay safe by taking the following actions. 

If you become trapped under debris: 
  • Do not light a match.
  • Stay as still as possible and cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
  • Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can find you. Shout only as a last resort.
Inside:
  • Move to the part of building that is as far as possible from the approaching landslide and take shelter under a table or bench.
Driving:
  • Travel using recommended routes.
  • Know your travel routes as travel may take longer due to closed roads and poor driving conditions.
Outdoors:
  • Move away quickly and keep clear of steep slopes, trees, powerlines and poles.
Impacts in your area: 

The landslide has  resulted in:

  • the Great Ocean Road being damaged and is now closed in both directions
  • Public transport has been impacted by the landslide. You should go to https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/disruptions-information for the latest updates on services.
  • Building damage to several homes
  • Fallen power lines
  • For information on power outages, go to your local distributor website: https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/about-energy/safety/power-outages
  • Exposed power, water and gas lines
  • Fallen trees and branches
  • Broken windows
  • Damage to vehicles
  • Dangerous road conditions.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 09/09/2025 10:30 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.