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Melbourne VICSES crew fly to Horsham for tornado clean-up
Published: 08/12/2020
Melbourne VICSES crew fly to Horsham for tornado clean-up Published
08/12/2020 After a massive 24 hours, local VICSES crews in Horsham are
being relieved by a specialised team of Melbourne...
VICSES urging outdoor diners and businesses to be vigilant over windy weekend
Published: 04/12/2020
VICSES is urging Victorians to be vigilant when dining or spending time
outdoors ahead of high winds this weekend.
Mindfit Podcast: Special Movember episode now live
Published: 23/11/2020
As part of the VICSES Movember men's health campaign, we chat with
Associate Professor Tony Walker, CEO of Ambulance Victoria and ambassador
of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Strong winds lash Victoria, keeping VICSES busy
Published: 16/11/2020
Strong winds lash Victoria, keeping VICSES busy Published 16/11/2020
Updated 4:00pm - Monday 16 November • In the past 24 hours to midday on
Monday (16/11), VICSES has received over 1,300...
Severe weather and risk of thunderstorms
Published: 10/11/2020
The Bureau of Meteorology are forecasting a front to cross Victoria
tomorrow (Wednesday) with an elevated Thunderstorm Asthma risk; potential
for severe thunderstorms with possible strong gusty...
New VICSES podcast series
Published: 02/11/2020
VICSES has recently released two new podcast series, highlighting the
achievements of our VICSES volunteers, as well as focusing on wellbeing and
health with the experts.
Historical flooding keeps VICSES busy in state's south west
Published: 21/10/2020
A La Nina system has brought with it heavy rains and flooding across
Victoria recently, keeping VICSES truly on its toes.
How a clever app helped VICSES respond to south west floods
Published: 21/10/2020
An innovative technology has helped VICSES stay on top of a hazardous dam
incident in Torquay and recent, riverine flooding in the state's south
west.
Press Conference - Potential for heavy rain and flash flooding in Victoria
Published: 06/10/2020
Audio of press conference between VICSES and Bureau of Meteorology -
Wednesday 7 Oct.
VICSES attend Torquay dam leak - locals kept safe and dry
Published: 06/10/2020
VICSES volunteers from a number units have attended a housing estate in
Torquay, after a residents were concerned a nearby dam would burst.
Preparations for potential flood underway - State Emergency Response Plan Flood Sub-plan V2 released
Published: 02/10/2020
Preparations for potential flood underway - State Emergency Response Plan
Flood Sub-plan V2 released Published 02/10/2020 The Victoria State
Emergency Service (VICSES) have released the State...
La Niña and flash floods - how to prepare this spring
Published: 24/09/2020
Every year VICSES volunteers attend thousands flood and storm incidents,
with the public urged to pay attention, prepare, and do the right thing if
flooding occurs this spring.
VICSES assist in major Yarra Ranges search
Published: 24/09/2020
Dozens of VICSES volunteers have worked alongside Victoria Police, Bush
Search & Rescue (BSAR) and more to search for 14 year-old William Wall,
which sadly ended in tragedy.
Emergency chiefs talk flood, fire and disaster preparedness
Published: 31/08/2020
VICSES Chief Officer Tim Wiebusch has been part of a critical seasonal
outlook and preparedness discussion, centering on a potential high rainfall
system and the 2020-2021 bushfire season.
VICSES urges public to prepare for further strong winds
Published: 29/08/2020
VICSES urges public to prepare for further strong winds Published
29/08/2020 Media release – Saturday 29/8/20 - 17:30 VICSES urges public
to prepare for further strong winds VICSES...
VICSES respond to wild winds (8:30am release)
Published: 27/08/2020
VICSES respond to wild winds (8:30am release) Published 28/08/2020 Media
Release VICSES responds to wild winds - Friday 28/8/20 (8:30am) As at
08:30am (28/8), VICSES has received over...
VICSES respond to wild winds (11pm release)
Published: 27/08/2020
VICSES respond to wild winds (11pm release) Published 28/08/2020 Media
Release - 11:00pm Thursday 27/8/2020 VICSES responds to wild winds As at
11:00pm (27/8), VICSES had received over 1,750...
Benalla unit volunteers take to the pool for crucial training
Published: 26/08/2020
Benalla unit volunteers take to the pool for crucial training Published
26/08/2020 The Benalla unit has added a string to the bow of 11 volunteers,
who completed their biannual swim tests...
Warragul's brand new unit controller
Published: 26/08/2020
The Warragul unit has announced Alan Male as the unit's new Controller -
taking over from Raelyn Ziebe.
Hundreds of VICSES members search for missing Langwarrin cyclist
Published: 17/08/2020
Hundreds of VICSES volunteers have been joined by other emergency crews in
a significant operation in Melbourne's outer south-east.