For VICSES assistance call 132 500

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Call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, tsunami and earthquake emergency. For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).
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Emergency information

Please do not report emergencies via our website, but instead call 132 500 for emergency assistance from VICSES or Triple Zero (000) in a life-threatening emergency.

At any time, warnings and advice is available by visiting the VicEmergency website. Current emergency information is also available by calling the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) through the National Relay Service.

For non-urgent enquires you can fill in the form at the bottom of the page.

Media enquiries

Please direct any media enquiries to the VICSES Media Line (6am-10pm) on 1300 783 933.

Volunteer enquiries

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please take a look at our volunteer section for further information.

Freedom of information (FOI) enquiries

For FOI enquiries, please visit our FOI page on our website.

General enquiries

For contact details for the Victorian Head Office and our regional offices, please see the office information below. 

You can also use the 'contact us' form below to contact our head office.

Call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergency. For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

VICSES is an emergency services agency and may undertake emergency temporary repairs.

For minor leaks, superficial damage, removal of debris and cutting down of trees that are still standing, please contact a professional tradesperson. 

Know when to call VICSES on 132 500:

When should I call VICSES during a flood or storm?
When to call VICSES flowchart - click to open as a PDF

 

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Victorian Head Office – Southbank

168 Sturt Street
Southbank, Victoria 3006

Phone: (03) 9256 9000
Email: vicses@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

Central Office – Mulgrave

Unit 6, 3-5 Gilda Court
Mulgrave, Victoria 3170

Phone: (03) 9256 9700
Email: central@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

Central Office – Sunshine West

239 Proximity Drive
Sunshine West, Victoria 3020

Phone: (03) 9256 9250
Email: central@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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East Office – Bairnsdale

231-233 Main St,
Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875

Phone: (03) 9256 9400
Email: east@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

East Office – Moe

PO Box 631
82A Moore Street
Moe, Victoria 3825

Phone: (03) 9256 9450
Email: east@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Mid West Office – Horsham

48 McLachlan Street
Horsham, Victoria 3400

Phone: (03) 9256 9800
Email: midwest@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

Mid West Office – Wendouree

352 Dowling Street
Wendouree, Victoria 3355

Phone: (03) 9256 9300
Email: midwest@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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North East Office – Benalla

64 Sydney Road
Benalla, Victoria 3672

Phone: (03) 9256 9650
Email: northeast@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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North West Office – Bendigo

7 Rohs Road
Bendigo East , Victoria 3550

Phone: (03) 9256 9500
Email: northwest@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

North West Office – Swan Hill

PO Box 1700
1/17 Rutherford Street
Swan Hill, Victoria 3585

Phone: (03) 9256 9550
Email: northwest.office@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 9.30am-3pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

North West Office – Mildura

308-390 Koorlong Avenue
Irymple, Victoria 3498
Phone: (03) 9256 9500

Email: northwest@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 9.30am-3pm, Tuesday and Wednesday (excluding public holidays)

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South West Office – Geelong

90 Furner Avenue
Bell Park, Victoria 3215

Phone: (03) 9256 9350
Email: southwest@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

South West Office - Warrnambool

Building K, Deakin University,
Princes Highway, Warrnambool Victoria 3280

Phone: (03) 9256 9600
Fax (03) 9256 9614
Email:  southwest@ses.vic.gov.au

South West Office – Hamilton

PO Box 471
38 Fenton Street
Hamilton, Victoria 3300

Phone: (03) 9256 9600
Email: southwest@ses.vic.gov.au

Office hours: 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Please do not report emergencies via our website, but instead call 132 500 or Triple Zero (000).

Current emergency information is available by calling the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. At any time, warnings and advice is available by visiting the VicEmergency website.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) through the National Relay Service.