Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) is working with emergency services, resort operators and alpine communities to strengthen preparations for the summer bushfire season across Victoria’s alpine resorts.
High risk weather season preparations are underway, with local emergency management committees meeting through November and December to review arrangements and ensure resorts are ready to respond, if required.
Bushfire exercises supported by the Country Fire Authority (CFA) will also test local arrangements and provide an opportunity to identify and address any gaps before the higher risk summer period.
ARV is continuing to review and update emergency procedures and guidance, including fire readiness arrangements and emergency communications. This work incorporates lessons identified through recent exercises and after action reviews and supports practical, consistent arrangements across the resorts.
As part of this broader work, ARV has commenced a staged review of its Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP). The review is being undertaken with emergency management agencies and alpine communities and will focus on simplifying the plan, improving its usability and ensuring it remains aligned with current state and regional emergency management arrangements.
Summer Get Ready Days
Residents, property owners and resort stakeholders can also take practical steps to prepare for summer at a series of Summer Get Ready Days being held across the resorts.
The events provide an opportunity to speak directly with local CFA teams and ARV staff about bushfire preparedness, property safety and practical steps that can be taken before the higher risk summer period.
Activities on the day:
- Speak with local CFA and ARV staff about summer and bushfire preparedness
- BBQ hosted by the local Fire Brigade
- Free CFA Property Advice Visits available
| Mt Hotham | Mt Buller | Falls Creek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 21 November 2026 | Saturday 28 November 2026 | Saturday 5 December 2026 |
| Venue | CFA Station, Mt Hotham | CFA Station, Mt Buller | CFA Station, Falls Creek |
| Bookings* | Click here to book | Click here to book | Click here to book |
*Property Advice Visit bookings are essential
ARV will continue working with emergency services, resort operators and alpine communities throughout the high-risk weather season to monitor hazards, reduce risk and strengthen emergency readiness across the resorts.
Page last updated: 13/11/26