Harness Racing Victoria stewards have urged the industry to monitor key state service sites and prepare ahead due to the current Victorian flood emergency.
The advice comes as residents in Echuca, Charlton and Shepparton are among those to have been told to evacuate.
Residents should monitor the Vic Emergency website (https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/) for the latest information.
Charlton Harness Racing Club has experienced significant flooding, which is expected to affect the township for three to five days.
Participants can contact HRV stewards on 9214 0650 or the Integrity hotline on 9214 0651.
Harness Racing Victoria urges all participants to take care and reminds of the Industry Assistance Program for those who would like to access counselling support services. Click here for more details.
Other key services options include:
- In the event of a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000)
- For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500
- For the latest evacuation orders, stay tuned to Vic Emergency: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
- For SES information, visit https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/
- The latest weather information features on the Bureau of Meteorology: http://www.bom.gov.au/
- And for the latest travel information stay tuned to VicRoads: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/
Maryborough Harness Racing Club and its surrounds have been unaffected and the club reports today's Cups Day will proceed as planned. Stewards remind participants that some road closures are in place throughout the wider region and alternative routes will need to be planned.