The attached general advice is to review points in relation to potential for passive asbestos exposure of persons assessing or visiting fire damaged property.

The collection of personal belongings, equipment and other materials may be under ash and asbestos contaminated materials.  Cement sheet and associated asbestos products may be loosely present in the property.  While the risk of exposure is low, the advice presented on the below DHS web-site link relating to bushfire damage should be reviewed in relation to this issue for instruction.

Also, please refer to your local council for appropriate procedures to be followed with regards to asbestos and it's disposal.

Please refer to the below Department of Human Services links for relevant information.

Important Links

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/emergency_mgmnt/bushfire.htm

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/community/asbestos.htm