Emergencies can be hard to predict, and emergency services may be unable to reach communities in a disaster. The First 72 Hours program has been designed to align with page 10 of the Victorian State Emergency Management Plan under shared responsibility, the SENDAI Framework and National Principles for Disaster Recovery.
The program was developed by the Alpine and Moira Shires in conjunction with the Country Fire Authority (Victoria), Victoria State Emergency Service and Albury Wodonga Ethnic Community Councils from initial work by Corrangamite Shire. Approvals were also sought from Emergency Management Victoria and Emergency Recovery Victoria.
The First 72 Hours program supports communities and its members to create an Emergency Plan for households or business and building a safer and more resilient community. It is a practical tool designed to help individuals, households, businesses, and communities identify their vulnerabilities in emergencies and create personalized plans that suit their own individual needs to strengthen their resilience. By empowering individuals and communities to take proactive steps, the program enhances preparedness efforts while allowing emergency services and agencies to focus their education and engagement more effectively.
ARV encourages all stakeholders to familiarise themselves with this program to assist with business or personal planning in the case of an emergency at your resort. Further information and resources can be found on participating local shire websites.
Page last updated: 12/12/25