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Essendon Fields today donated $10,000 to the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Essendon Unit, in recognition of their incredible efforts in the local area.
"Recent flows through our rivers and estuaries have changed conditions on, underneath, and around the water."
"Overnight, VICSES volunteers undertook five floodwater rescues of stranded motorists."
"Thank you to our extraordinary VICSES volunteers."
"The quick-thinking of our volunteers was matched by the incredible response by the community."
"By the time the crew arrived, the driver had sought refuge on the roof."
"Now is the time to be flood ready."
"Sunday is expected to bring more intense rain coming in from the west."
"The power to the unit – and to Tatura – failed."
"The resilience of the people of Echuca has been humbling.”
“It is gratifying to see the results of this survey."
"This quiet but massive effort includes gathering data on-the-ground."
"For Justin, it’s all in a day's work."
"There was not one dry street.”
"Her car was swept into the gully; she barely made it out."
“The results will be critical for Emergency Services to inform community messaging."
"A 28 percent increase on the previous record."
It was another busy weekend for VICSES volunteers, with over 540 Requests for Assistance received in the last 24 hours (up to 8am on 31/10).
SES Operational Communications Officer, Justin Costello, saves boy trapped in stormwater drain.
"Glyndia and her team have been indefatigable."
