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Media representatives can contact the VICSES Media Line on 1300 783 933 between the hours of 6am and 10pm, seven days a week.

During large-scale emergencies, the VICSES Media Line will be available 24 hours. You can also contact the VICSES media team via email at media@ses.vic.gov.au.

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“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."
"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.