Victoria's emergency broadcasting network expands to include three additional community radio stations

Just in time for the fire season, Victoria's emergency broadcasting network has been expanded to include Gippsland FM, 3MGB and Light FM.

Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino has announced that these three community radio stations have signed memorandums of understanding with the Victorian Government.

The addition of Gippsland FM, 3MGB and Light FM to the pool of emergency broadcasters means there will be 62 stations - including 10 community radio stations - providing vital emergency information this Summer.

Light FM reaches the Melbourne metropolitan region, Gippsland Radio 3GCR provides coverage to Central Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, while 3MGB broadcasts to Mallacoota, Gypsy Point and Genoa.

The 2009 Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission recommended that official emergency broadcasters be expanded to include community stations.

Find out more about emergency broadcasting in Victoria on the Emergency Management Victoria website, including how to become an accredited emergency broadcaster.

Information about emergency broadcasting in other states is available here and here.