Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Geo - Avoid the Area Extreme Eurobin and surrounds Last Wednesday at 1:48 PM
This Emergency Warning is for Ovens, Eurobin and the Great Alpine Road.
  • Multiple medium landslides have happened in the Great Alpine Road between Ovens and Eurobin area.
If you are in Ovens, Eurobin area, 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 if you  are south of the event head to Bright, if you are North proceed to Mtyrleford. 
  • 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.
To report a road hazard, call VicRoads 13 11 70. For road closure information go to the VicTraffic website (https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70.
Impacts in your area: 

The landslides have  resulted in 
  • Building damage
  • Fallen powerlines
  • Fallen trees and branches
  • Broken windows
  • Damage to vehicles
  • Dangerous road conditions.
  • Damaged or blocked roads have been caused by fallen earth, rocks, debris or trees.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 10/09/2025 07:50 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.