Emergencies like bushfires, storms, floods, power outages and major disruptions can seriously impact small businesses in Victoria, so it is important to prepare, respond and recover to protect people, assets and long‑term viability.
Use this webpage to find resources and practical advice to get your business ready for emergencies, respond safely when something happens, and recover afterwards. You’ll see tips on planning, protecting key documents and systems, staying informed during incidents, and looking after money and wellbeing during recovery.
Being prepared helps your business stay organised, protect vital documents and systems, and keep operating when emergencies or disruptions occur, improving resilience and reducing risk and uncertainty.
A well-crafted emergency management and business continuity plan enables a quick, effective response. Find:
Your emergency management plan should also include a clear recovery section. After an incident, use this to guide damage assessments, key decisions, timeframes and support services so recovery steps stay coordinated and consistent.
The Mornington Peninsula emergency dashboard brings key emergency information together in one place, helping residents, visitors, community groups and services know where to look before, during and after emergency events.
You can also find more Mornington Peninsula Shire resources and contacts to make sure you and your property are prepared in an emergency or severe weather event.
Download the VicEmergency App to receive emergency alerts for up to 10 different locations within Victoria
An insurance policy that’s appropriate to your business needs can be vital for the survival of your business.
Different policies can protect you against a range of unforeseen events, such as an office or factory fire, theft of equipment or storm damage. Find out more here.
With roads being built, water pipes being replaced and new buildings going up all around us, major infrastructure works can cause disruption to businesses and put a significant strain on small business owners.
This guide can help you prepare your business and manage the impact.
When an emergency occurs, act promptly, prioritise staff safety, follow emergency services instructions and use trusted sources for real‑time warnings to support continuity of your operations.
The Bureau of Meteorology has the most comprehensive weather information including storm warnings, flood alerts, heatwaves and more.
Find real‑time incident and warning information, and key Victorian emergency and recovery services. Including:
After an emergency, focus on safety, insurance, staff wellbeing and restoring operations. Use available financial, practical and mental health support to help your business return to normal capacity, and review the recovery actions in your emergency management plan.
Emergencies can take a toll on your mental health and wellbeing, so it’s important to check in with yourself and your team and reach out for support if you’re not feeling okay.
If an emergency has affected your business, it is likely to affect you and your employees too. Find mental health and wellbeing resources and support here.
Find recovery programs and support services that can help with financial assistance, business advice, and wellbeing so you and your business are not going through the recovery process alone.
Find recovery resources to help with practical clean-up, insurance, staff wellbeing and longer-term business planning, so you have clear guidance at every stage after an emergency.
Content updated February 2026
