View updated hours for the HRCC Civic Centre, transfer stations, Town Hall, Library and more.
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Council has a role to play before, during and after emergencies. We work closely with emergency service and recovery agencies to keep our community safe and supported during an emergency event.
Who to contact in an emergency
The Declared Fire Danger Period for Horsham Rural City Council will commence at 0100 hours on Monday 10 November 2025.
This page has information about support available to residents impacted by bushfire
Find information on fire danger ratings and restrictions, planning and preparing for bushfire, Neighbourhood Safer Places, permits to burn and essential water replacement
Find information on how to prepare for floods and what to do during and after a flood event
Find information on surviving the heat this summer
Flood mapping based on the 2019 flood study
We had an active COVID-19 health alert between 2020 and 2023. We now manage COVID-19 like other common communicable diseases.
Find information on the Wimmera Emergency Management Resource Sharing Partnership, how to plan and prepare for an emergency, important emergency information and a range of emergency management plans
Information about the Victorian Government's Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund