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VICSES respond to "once in 50 years" storm in Warrnambool
Published: 05/01/2021
VICSES respond to "once in 50 years" storm in Warrnambool Published
05/01/2021 More than 50mm of rain has fallen in the Warrnambool region in
half an hour on Saturday, 2 January,...
VICSES receives funding from the Emergency Services Refurbishment Fund
Published: 17/12/2020
The Victoria State Emergency Service has received significant funding from
the Victorian Government to improve infrastructure and facilities, aiding
the important work that our volunteers do by...
Driver Reviver sites this holiday season
Published: 16/12/2020
If you're travelling through Victoria's East Region this holiday season,
keep an eye out for one of our VICSES Driver Reviver sites to have a cuppa
and recharge for your trip.
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...