Extreme fire and storm conditions are predicted across the entire state for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

All Victorians, no matter where you live, need to be alert to increased fire risk and bad weather conditions.

All residents should monitor fire and weather reports and be ready to activate their fire plans.

While every attempt will be made you may receive little, if any, official warning of fire.

All residents choosing to leave their properties need to leave early.

It is recommended you depart Monday ahead of extreme conditions on Tuesday.

You should travel in daylight and only if it safe to do so.

Localised power outages are anticipated, so be prepared have a battery operated torch and a battery operated radio at hand to listen for updates and warnings.

People in all areas, especially those in fire affected areas, should exercise extreme caution due to unstable trees.

People in fire affected areas should exercise extreme caution due to temporary infrastructure.

In the event of an emergency consider helping your neighbours and those who may be vulnerable.

For VICSES emergency assistance and storm response call 132 500

For all emergencies including reports of fire – phone Triple Zero (000).

Listen to Local ABC Radio for weather and fire updates.

For more information contact the Victorian Bushfire and Storm Information Line on 1800 240 667 or visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au on the Internet.

Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech or communication impairment, and who have access to a TTY (teletext) machine, can call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line during business hours on TTY 1800 122 969. (Note - you cannot contact this number from a mobile phone or an ordinary phone).

MORE INFORMATION - visit Victoria Online at http://www.vic.gov.au/ on the Internet.