The Wimmera is a stunning part of Western Victoria, but it can also be dangerous. The Wimmera region is prone to bushfires, floods, heatwaves and other natural disasters and accidents.

Wimmera 72 provides important links and relevant information for locals and visitors to our region when disaster occurs.

Wimmera 72 is an initiative of the Wimmera Emergency Management Resource Sharing Partnership.

Wimmera 72 is an initiative of the Wimmera Emergency Management Resource Sharing Partnership. Hindmarsh Shire Council, Horsham Rural City Council, West Wimmera Shire Council and Yarriambiack Shire Council have signed a resource sharing partnership agreement to provide their communities with safer response and co-ordinated relief and recovery to all emergencies. From single house fires, storms, transport accidents and loss of utilities, to bushfires and floods, be assured that your Council is here to assist in any way we can.