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In Manningham, emergency risks can include bushfires, grassfires and structure fires, storms, extreme temperatures, and essential service disruptions such as power outages.
Preparing for emergencies is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you're living, working, or spending time in a bushfire prone area, there are important ways you can ensure that you, your family, and your home are prepared for emergencies.
We play a critical role in supporting our community in preparing for emergencies. To do this, we need to understand how prepared you are, and what support you need.
Have your say
Each year, we run a survey to measure community preparedness levels. This helps us identify knowledge gaps and trends, so we can provide targeted resources, training and support where you need it most.
Our next survey will be conducted from 1 to 31 August 2026. Take the survey now.
If you have any questions about this program or preparing for an emergency, contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
In Manningham, emergency risks can include bushfires, grassfires and structure fires, storms, extreme temperatures, and essential service disruptions such as power outages.
Preparing for emergencies is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you're living, working, or spending time in a bushfire prone area, there are important ways you can ensure that you, your family, and your home are prepared for emergencies.
We play a critical role in supporting our community in preparing for emergencies. To do this, we need to understand how prepared you are, and what support you need.
Have your say
Each year, we run a survey to measure community preparedness levels. This helps us identify knowledge gaps and trends, so we can provide targeted resources, training and support where you need it most.
Our next survey will be conducted from 1 to 31 August 2026. Take the survey now.
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We’re opening our emergency preparedness survey for 2026!
In 2025, we received 200 responses to our survey. Outcomes of this survey directed our programming, and as a result, we hosted several sessions for local groups and at our libraries. Topics included basic information and warnings, and preparing to leave in an emergency.
In 2026, we’re asking similar questions, to help us track how our community prepares over time. Results of this survey will give us greater insight and help us provide even more targeted programming.
This survey will be conducted from 1 to 31 August 2026. Take the survey now.
We’re opening our emergency preparedness survey for 2026!
In 2025, we received 200 responses to our survey. Outcomes of this survey directed our programming, and as a result, we hosted several sessions for local groups and at our libraries. Topics included basic information and warnings, and preparing to leave in an emergency.
In 2026, we’re asking similar questions, to help us track how our community prepares over time. Results of this survey will give us greater insight and help us provide even more targeted programming.
This survey will be conducted from 1 to 31 August 2026. Take the survey now.
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Back in January, we asked you to share how you and your family stay emergency ready.
Insights from the 200 responses we received have highlighted the strengths of our community's preparedness, and areas where additional support may be needed.
Summary of key findings
Most respondents (71%) reported living in a Bushfire Prone Area. When it comes to concerns about emergencies, 68% expressed that bushfires are their biggest worry. Despite this concern, only 48% felt mostly or very prepared for bushfires.
Other significant concerns included extreme heat (53%) and storms (39%), with only 51% and 66% of respondents feeling prepared forContinue reading
Back in January, we asked you to share how you and your family stay emergency ready.
Insights from the 200 responses we received have highlighted the strengths of our community's preparedness, and areas where additional support may be needed.
Summary of key findings
Most respondents (71%) reported living in a Bushfire Prone Area. When it comes to concerns about emergencies, 68% expressed that bushfires are their biggest worry. Despite this concern, only 48% felt mostly or very prepared for bushfires.
Other significant concerns included extreme heat (53%) and storms (39%), with only 51% and 66% of respondents feeling prepared for extreme heat and storms, respectively.
Regarding property preparation, residents were taking key steps to reduce risks.
For bushfire preparedness, common actions included keeping gutters clear (89%), maintaining short grass (86%), and raking leaves (76%).
For storm preparedness, 76% clear gutters and drains, while 61% secure outdoor items to prevent wind damage.
Only 21.8% of households had a written, practised and up-to-date emergency plan. Meanwhile, 34.5% had discussed an emergency plan, but were yet to document it, and 9.2% had no plans to develop one.
Community concerns and suggestions
This survey revealed several key themes:
Concerns about neighbouring properties.
Support is needed for vulnerable residents.
Infrastructure limitations (for example, residents in areas such as Warrandyte have a single-bridge exit).
Vegetation management.
Education needs.
Next steps
We’ll be developing a program based on these survey results to ensure you have the resources to stay emergency ready.
Information about programs and workshops will be shared through our digital and print channels. The best way to stay up to date is to subscribe to our Your Say Manningham page to receive email updates.
