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Latest News

Heroic duo save the day

"Her car was swept into the gully; she barely made it out."

SES and EPA work together on floodwater contamination research

“The results will be critical for Emergency Services to inform community messaging."

VICSES Media Release: Busiest month on record for VICSES Volunteers

"A 28 percent increase on the previous record."

Overnight severe winds keep SES volunteers busy

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).

Off-duty SES member helps to save the day!

SES Operational Communications Officer, Justin Costello, saves boy trapped in stormwater drain.

Thank you Kerang

"Glyndia and her team have been indefatigable."

Road rescue crews take to the skies during floods

VICSES, CFA, and Shepparton Search and Rescue have adapted to the flood conditions across parts of Victoria by assembling a helicopter-based road crash rescue team to respond to incidents in isolated communities.

Two CFA members in yellow, a VICSES volunteer in orange, and two members of Shepparton Search and Rescue stand in front of a helicopter

Emergency services prepare for more flooding

Victorian emergency services continue to work around the clock in response to this week’s severe weather event, with major flooding impacts expected over the course of today and into next week.