Local households and businesses will be able to register with YeaCAN in advance, indicating the kinds of assistance they may require, or be able to offer, in the event of an emergency. For example, you might want to register that you have a horse float you could provide to someone who needs to move their horses in the event of a flood, or you might want to let us know that you have no transport and may need assistance if required to evacuate.

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The Network will only be activated in the following circumstances:

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- when the fire danger for the North Central area is Extreme or Catastrophic;

- when a Watch and Act alert has been issued by VicEmergency; or

- when an Extreme Weather Warning affecting Yea, Strath Creek, Flowerdale or surrounding areas is issued by the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Once YeaCAN is activated, our phones will be monitored and anyone requiring assistance, whether they have pre-registered with us or not, can call to request help. We will endeavour to match the person requiring help to someone on our database who is nearby and has indicated they may be able to assist with the specific help requested. For example, someone needing a tree removed from their driveway would be matched with someone who has registered that they have a chainsaw. We will also be proactive in reaching out to people who have indicated that they may be able to help with preparing for emergency events, e.g. filling sandbags.