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23.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the next 36hrs. We encourage you to be prepared and to monitor the forecast and weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.vic.gov.au ), and warnings through VicEmergency (www.emergency.vic.gov.au). Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au

23.01.2022 The Ballarat region is experiencing heavy rainfall today and we're encouraging you all to remain safe on the roads and at home. Our statewide website provides a number of insights into flood plans, where the likelihood of flooding can occur and has previously occurred when we have heavy rainfall. There's also a number of handy tips to keep your homes and community safe, visit our website www.ses.vic.gov.au for more. We encourage you to be prepared and to monitor the forecast and weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.vic.gov.au ), and warnings through VicEmergency (www.emergency.vic.gov.au). Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies.

23.01.2022 We've seen 402 calls for assistance around the state within the last 24hrs. With Ballarat being the busiest unit in the Mid West Region with our volunteers responding to 21 jobs. We saw a surge of storm cells that caused damage to houses, flash flooding and many trees down. Our volunteers dutifully worked throughout yesterday, last night and well into today to assist the affected homes and areas. Our thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the storm. We know the... last thing we need this year is storms and potential flooding. We encourage you to be prepared and to monitor the forecast and weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.vic.gov.au ), and warnings through VicEmergency (www.emergency.vic.gov.au). Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au See more

21.01.2022 Our volunteers are preparing for potential damaging winds tonight around the Ballarat region. Please see the release from the Bureau of Meteorology here: www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml Monitor forecast and weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.vic.gov.au), and warnings through VicEmergency (www.emergency.vic.gov.au). We're encouraging you to prepare with the following tips and if the storm arrives as predicted to remain safe. Before a storm ...hits: Park your car undercover and away from trees. Clean your gutters, downpipes and drains to ensure they are not blocked. Check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. If you are caught outside during a storm: Stay away from trees, drains and culverts, creeks and waterways. Move to a safe place indoors. Prepare for strong winds: Check loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Roads affected by storms: Driving hazards could include mud, debris, landslides, fallen trees and damaged bitumen. Drive to the conditions and find an alternative travel route if roads are impacted. Stay safe during storms - Look out for and avoid: Falling trees. Damaged roads and debris. Fallen powerlines - Always assume that they are live. After a storm: After a storm occurs, drive slowly and obey all road signs. Never drive through floodwater. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au. See more

21.01.2022 It's been a busy few days around the state, with over 600 requests for assistance in 24hrs. Our Ballarat volunteers have been busy with a number of trees down around the region. Stay safe out there and while travelling in high winds. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies.

20.01.2022 Today on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh month we take a moment to remember the sacrifice of all who have died in the service of our nation. Lest We Forget.

19.01.2022 Congratulations to our volunteers that successfully completed their Safe Work at Height System (SWAHS) training this weekend. The sun was shining yesterday while they completed their assessment setup of a SWAHS on the Alfredton Scouts Halls. This training allows our volunteers to operate safely as ground and/or roof operators at incidents. One of the most common types of jobs we get that require us to go onto a roof is from storm or wind damage. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au

18.01.2022 Last night our volunteers participated in a major flood scenario in preparation for potential Spring flooding with a COVID lens. The training night was organised by Deputy Controller of Training and Membership Cameron Maher, with the assistance of the leadership team and volunteers at the Ballarat unit. We know some of the community spotted our vehicles around town and we appreciate their support and distance while the members trained. Thank you to The Courier for sharing ...our message of preparedness in this important time. We know that the possibility of flooding is the last thing we need in 2020 but it’s important that with your help we can be ready and informed. We encourage you to understand the local flood history in your suburb or township. There are a number of Local Flood Guides for at-risk townships across the State on the VICSES website at www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/your-local-flood-information where you can get to know your local risk profile, potential impact areas and how a flood might behave in your local area. Take note to never drive on flooded roads. We know the number one cause of death during flooding is people attempting to drive through floodwater. It can take just 15 cm of water to float a small car. That’s the height of an average pen. Stay safe by never entering floodwater. Know what to do if your home is being threatened by major flooding and what we mean by ‘Bag It, Block It Lift It and Leave’. Bag it - by laying sandbags where water may get into your home. Block it - by covering your toilet and drains to prevent back-flow and then ‘Lift-it and Leave’ by shifting valuables onto tables and benchtops and leaving early to a family or friends house on higher ground - which is still ok to do in-line with COVID-19 restrictions. You can stay informed by monitoring forecasts, river levels and weather warnings at the Bureau of Meteorology website - www.bom.gov.au Thank you for your continued support and please like our page for future updates. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. See more

16.01.2022 It’s a maintenance night for our unit and we’ve been busy with the pressure washer. Our members do an inventory check of each truck and 4WD followed by a thorough clean. Most of our jobs are out in severe weather conditions meaning our vehicles get pretty dusty. Thanks to all the members that helped out tonight, keeping our transport maintained means our responses are quicker and more efficient. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies.

16.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology warns of strong northerly winds ahead of a westerly cold front this weekend. We encourage you to be prepared and to monitor the forecast and weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.vic.gov.au ), and warnings through VicEmergency (www.emergency.vic.gov.au). Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au

14.01.2022 Have you seen these miniature versions of our SES trucks? This is your chance to own one thanks to The Big Brick. They’ve created these special editions of our vehicles and even of our members. Check out the van and range for yourself below. Also, $10 from every purchase goes towards the Emergency Services Foundation.

13.01.2022 Our volunteers have been called in to assist Police with a suspicious object in the Ballarat CBD. Located on Greenville Street, near the Coles and Woolworths. Our members provided sandbags for the officers at the scene. It's been advised to avoid this area while the Police investigate and clear the situation. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au.

13.01.2022 A big thank you to Industrial World (Ballarat Bearings) for their generous donation of this tool pack. We have a new truck with a spot all ready for it. Our members always appreciate the sincere kindness of local businesses and the Ballarat community. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au

12.01.2022 Our training has looked a bit different since COVID. Every Tuesday after our unit meeting our members have participated in skills maintenance and training via WebEx. That's right, all via video chat, which has been a testament to our volunteer's commitment to their skills in assisting their community. Since mid-September, we've also been able to conduct critical training and exercising in small teams safely at our unit. Which we're introducing to individual crews while we ...continue training online for the majority of our members. Our focus on quality training means that our members are equipped to respond to emergencies around our region. Keeping you and each other safe is our priority. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au See more

10.01.2022 A thunderstorm is likely to hit the Ballarat region this evening. With light winds and rain already falling. We encourage you to monitor the forecast and weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.vic.gov.au), and warnings through VicEmergency (www.emergency.vic.gov.au). If you are caught outside during a storm: Stay away from trees, drains and culverts, creeks and waterways. Move to a safe place indoors. ... Roads affected by storms: Watch out for damaged or affected roads following storms or flash flooding. Driving hazards could include mud, debris, landslides, fallen trees and damaged bitumen. Drive to the conditions and find an alternative travel route if roads are impacted. Stay safe during storms - Look out for and avoid: Falling trees. Damaged roads and debris. Fallen powerlines - Always assume that they are live. After a storm: After a storm occurs, drive slowly and obey all road signs. Never drive through floodwater. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au See more

10.01.2022 Research participation opportunity for SES volunteers and employees. Federation University are conducting research into Masculinity, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Mental Health in Victorian State Emergency Service Personnel. They are looking for people aged 18 years or older to complete a 20 minute survey. The survey is completely anonymous and voluntary. Please see the below link to participate. () 20-140.

09.01.2022 The SES and our fellow emergency service agencies are urging the community to take some time to give blood this festive season. Our volunteers recently attended the local blood bank thanks to RoadSafe Central Highlands. An initiative that's raising awareness of the vital need for continued donations. The Ballarat Donor Centre is open 6 days a week and you can call them to set up a donation time on 13 14 95.

09.01.2022 Sandbag and pump training last night at Lake Wendouree. Our crews train separately and rotate each week to ensure COVID safety. This week Green Crew were the ones testing out their skills. In flooding, sandbags can significantly reduce the amount of water from entering your home. With the potential for spring flooding, we're encouraging you to be prepared and informed. Please check out our sandbagging guide via our website: www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/at-home Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies.

08.01.2022 Our volunteers are preparing for a potential storm of high winds and rainfall over the next 48hrs around the Ballarat region. Please see the release from the Bureau of Meteorology here: www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml. We're encouraging you to prepare with the following tips and if the storm arrives as predicted to remain safe. Before a storm hits: Park your car undercover and away from trees. Clean your gutters, downpipes and drains to ensure they are not blo...cked. Check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Heavy rainfall expected: Heavy rainfalls are expected. This may cause flooding, tree falls and landslides. Monitor forecast and weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.vic.gov.au), and warnings through VicEmergency (www.emergency.vic.gov.au) . Beware of possible flash flooding. If you are caught outside during a storm: Stay away from trees, drains and culverts, creeks and waterways. Move to a safe place indoors. Prepare for strong winds: Check loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Roads affected by storms: Watch out for damaged or affected roads following storms or flash flooding. Driving hazards could include mud, debris, landslides, fallen trees and damaged bitumen. Drive to the conditions and find an alternative travel route if roads are impacted. Stay safe during storms - Look out for and avoid: Falling trees. Damaged roads and debris. Fallen powerlines - Always assume that they are live. Storm surge: A storm surge is a rise above the normal water level along the coast. Stay safe by never entering floodwater. After a storm: After a storm occurs, drive slowly and obey all road signs. Never drive through floodwater. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au See more

06.01.2022 Last night we deployed 6 of our Ballarat volunteers to assist the SES Port Fairy Unit with the flooding they’re currently experiencing. This photo was taken on scene at the Gardens Caravan Park Port Fairy. The SES is working alongside Police and CFA to ensure everyone are safe and reduce the impact on homes. Our thoughts are with the local community who’ve been impacted. Please stay safe and call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies.

05.01.2022 Behind every brave and hard-working VICSES volunteer is a support network of people that help them achieve amazing things in their community. This weekend, we say thanks to the incredible people that support our volunteers. Your family, our family. They may not wear the orange uniform, but their sacrifices are just as important. If you or someone you know supports our volunteers, thank you! #VICSESfamily #yourfamilyourfamily... Tag the family and friends that help you contribute to VICSES to show your appreciation. See more

04.01.2022 Families and friends play a critical support role for our volunteers. From 14-15 November, we'll be celebrating all the friends and families that support our volunteers to assist our community. This weekend we encourage you to join us in saying thank you

03.01.2022 Last week Horsham, just over 2hrs from Ballarat, saw a tornado touch down in their community. Our unit along with SES Warracknabeal Unit, SES Dimboola Unit and Nhill SES sent volunteers to assist in the response. Our thoughts are with the families and communities that were impacted by the destruction. We’re proud to work alongside our fellow SES units from around the region. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. For more information on the SES please visit our state website www.ses.vic.gov.au

02.01.2022 Our Ballarat volunteers are preparing for a flood training scenario tomorrow night. You might spot them around the region in their orange uniforms and of course masks. This scenario will be done with a COVID lens, to ensure our crews are prepared to respond at large scale flood emergencies with COVID safe practices in place. We will be deploying crews from 1800hrs Tuesday 13 October for training, if you do spot us, we welcome a wave but encourage you to remain safely away fro...m our training exercises. This is important training for our crews to prepare for potential spring flooding. It’s a team effort and we’re urging you to review the flood plans of your local area. There are a number of Local Flood Guides for at-risk townships across the State on the VICSES website at www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/your-local-flood-information where you can get to know your local risk profile, potential impact areas and how a flood might behave in your local area. Our local volunteers are available at any time of the day or night 24/7. Please call 132 500 from anywhere in Victoria for flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergencies. See more