Resources
Information and warnings for air quality
The following websites provide information on local air quality, fire, and incidents:
- For information about the air quality in your area visit EPA AirWatch(opens in a new window).
- To receive early notification of an incident or emergency near you download VicEmergency – Apps on Google Play(opens in a new window) or VicEmergency on the App Store(opens in a new window).
- To setup and customise your app visit VicEmergency support(opens in a new window) (click on the link to the VicEmergency Knowledge Base).
- For up-to-date information on local incidents and warnings visit the VicEmergency website(opens in a new window).
Factsheets on air quality, smoke and health
For resources and information on the impact of poor air quality and health refer to the following websites:
- The Environment Protection Authority's (EPA) school-specific resource air quality and outdoor activity: guide for schools and early childhood centres(opens in a new window) (published 24 March 2021).
- Asthma Australia provides information and resources on air quality(opens in a new window) and the potential impacts on people living with asthma.
- The Department of Health provides information on the use of P2 and N95 face masks in fire affected areas, including instructions on how to fit masks properly. Refer to the Bushfires – Guidelines for use of face masks(opens in a new window) factsheet.
- EPA provides information and guidance on smoke(opens in a new window), air quality categories and general health advice(opens in a new window), the impact of smoke and your health(opens in a new window) and factsheets in languages other than English about smoke and fire recovery(opens in a new window).
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