Bushfire Places of Last Resort - Neighbourhood Safer Places

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A 'Bushfire Place of Last Resort' also known as a 'Neighbourhood Safer Place' (NSP) is a place of last resort when all other bushfire plans have failed. Your safety or survival at one of these locations is not guaranteed.

山火发生时最后的避难所(PDF, 3MB)

Locations of Bushfire Places of Last Resort in the Surf Coast Shire

Aireys Inlet

The Aireys Inlet Bushfire Place of Last Resort is located at:

Bottom shops car park area, Great Ocean Road (opposite Inlet Crescent) 

Aireys Inlet Bushfire Place of Last Resort Information Sheet(PDF, 1MB)

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Anglesea

Anglesea has two Bushfire Places of Last Resort, which are located at:
  • Shopping strip car park area, Great Ocean Road (between Camp Road and McDougall Road)
  • Riverbank, Great Ocean Road (opposite Minifie Avenue)

Anglesea Bushfire Places of Last Resort Information Sheet(PDF, 1MB)

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Deans Marsh

The Deans Marsh Bushfire Place of Last Resort is located at:
Martian's Café car park, corner Birregurra-Deans Marsh and Deans Marsh-Lorne Roads

Deans Marsh Bushfire Place of Last Resort Information Sheet(PDF, 2MB)

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Jan Juc

The Jan Juc Bushfire Place of Last Resort is located at:
Bob Pettitt Reserve, Sunset Strip (between Wattle Court and Domain Road)

Jan Juc Bushfire Place of Last Resort Information Sheet(PDF, 1MB)

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Lorne

Lorne has two Bushfire Places of Last Resort, which are located at:

  • Lorne foreshore, Mountjoy Parade (opposite Williams Street)
  • Point Grey picnic area and car park, Great Ocean Road (between Mountjoy Parade and Hird Street)

Lorne Bushfire Places of Last Resort Information Sheet(PDF, 2MB)

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Moriac

The Moriac Bushfire Place of Last Resort is located at:
Newling reserve, the grassed area at the rear of the Moriac Community Centre on Hendy Main Road (between Deppeler Avenue and Cooks Lane). Entry is also available from Daniel Drive.

Moriac Bushfire Place of Last Resort Information Sheet(PDF, 2MB)

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Mount Moriac

The Mount Moriac Bushfire Place of Last Resort is located at:
Mount Moriac Recreation Reserve, western half of No.1 Oval (Main), 755 Reservoir Road (between Ervins Road and Drewry Lane)

Mount Moriac Bushfire Place of Last Resort Information Sheet(PDF, 2MB)

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Winchelsea

The Winchelsea Bushfire of Last Resort is located at:
Shopping complex car park, corner Willis Street and Princes Highway

Winchelsea Bushfire Place of Last Resort Information Sheet(PDF, 1MB)

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Things you should know about Bushfire Places of Last Resort – Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP):
  • It does not replace a well thought out and practised plan. Going to a Bushfire Place of Last Resort should be your last resort when your plans have failed. 
  • It may be that your home or one of your neighbours' offers better protection than an NSP.  
  • Travelling to an NSP when there is a bushfire can be extremely dangerous, there is no guarantee that you will be safe doing so.
  • Sheltering at an NSP may not prevent death or injury from fire, embers or radiant heat.
  • You should only use an NSP when your primary bushfire plan has failed or cannot be implemented.
  • There is no guarantee that CFA or other emergency services will be present during a bushfire.
  • No special facilities will be provided for people with special needs, including those requiring medical attention.
  • NSPs have limited capacity and may be uncomfortable.
  • You may be on your own, emergency service agencies may not be able to assist you at an NSP.
  • Food, drinks and provision for animals will not be provided.

Accessibility:

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.