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SES Benalla Unit

Locality: Benalla, Victoria

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 1 Samaria Road 3672 Benalla, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ses.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Due to the nature of COVID-19, in recent times we’d taken a break from face-to-face skills maintenance and training to focus only on responding to emergencies and being there for our community. From next week, you might see us back out training in small groups to ensure we have the essential skills and capability required to respond. Our crews are following all the COVIDSafe principles, wearing masks and working hard to ensure we are there for our community.... For information on how to prepare your home or business for emergencies (especially with high rainfall forecast for spring), visit: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready For SES flood and storm assistance, call 132 500 For life-saving emergency response, call 000

25.01.2022 The members of Benalla SES send our deepest condolences to Wally's family. To the crews that attended from other areas, and the public for their assistance, Thank you.

25.01.2022 The Benalla SES Unit is flooded with calls at the moment. If you call our 132 500 number, please be patient and we will get to you as soon as we can.

25.01.2022 Yesterday the Bureau of Meteorology announced that La Nina was confirmed for 2020 - So what is La Nina? For us, a La Nina means we’ll see more rain than normal and with it a higher risk of flash and riverine flooding. There are some similarities in this weather outlook to 2016. In 2010/2011, during a La Nina, 140 townships, 68,000 properties and 7,500 people were impacted by flooding across Victoria, and certainly people in the North East will recall significant floods in t...hose years. We know that people who take the time to plan for emergencies will think more clearly and make better decisions when an emergency happens. After everything we’ve been through in 2020 we need you, the community to prepare for possible flooding

24.01.2022 Flood Warning - Broken River IDV36640 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria... Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Broken River Issued at 12:19 pm EDT on Friday 9 October 2020 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BENALLA OVERNIGHT FRIDAY TO SATURDAY The Broken River may peak around the minor flood level at Benalla overnight Friday into Saturday. In the 48 hours to 9:00 am Friday, rainfall totals of 70-100 mm have been recorded in the Broken River catchment upstream of Benalla. For the remainder of Friday, less than 5 mm of rainfall is forecast for the Broken River catchment, with 10-15 mm possible on elevated areas. Broken River to Benalla: Minor flooding may occur along the Broken River to Benalla. The Broken River at Benalla is currently at 1.95 metres and rising. The Broken River at Benalla may peak around the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Flood Safety Advice: SES advises that all community members should: Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater, Never allow children to play in floodwater, Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain, Keep well clear of fallen power lines Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads. Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

23.01.2022 Sometimes you need more than support from your family and friends when you have experienced road trauma. We are a statewide service assisting anyone impacted b...y road trauma. Free information, support and counselling are available, by calling 1300 367 797 and booking an appointment with one of our counsellors.

20.01.2022 Crews continued the search today, unfortunately with no result this search will continue tomorrow. Please if you have any information or see Wally do not hesitate to contact the Police. Investigators are asking locals in the area who may have trail cameras operating in Toombullup State Park, particularly south of Watchbox Creek Road and in the vicinity of Tiger Hill road, Triangle Road and Schultz Road to check their footage for the last 48 hours for Wallace.

19.01.2022 Hi all dont forget entries for our competition need to be recieved by Monday so we can announce the winner on Wear Orange Wednesday.

19.01.2022 Some of the SES Benalla Unit members star in this video on Road Safety Barriers Reducing Trauma. This is a great reminder that Safety Barriers play a critical part in reducing road trauma.

18.01.2022 Thank you everyone for your amazing entries into our competition winners will be notified on Wednesday once we have had a chance to admire everyone's hard work.

14.01.2022 Don't forget our competition. With the cool weather upon us now is the perfect time to get creative.

14.01.2022 SES is preparing for a very wet Spring. Heavy rains and floods are likely in North East Vic. We know a flood is the last thing Victoria need in 2020, but we are asking every community member to take notice now and Get Flood Ready while we have time to prepare. To help you out we have included the link to our local flood guide in the comments.

14.01.2022 *Warning* Water is flowing over the road near the Stocky Bridge on Ackerly Ave. Please find an alternative route and don't drive through floodwaters!

13.01.2022 A SEVERE Weather Warning has been updated for HEAVY RAIN and DAMAGING WIND developing from today, Wednesday 7 October and into tomorrow, Thursday 8 October for parts of Victoria. Heavy which may lead to flash flooding is forecast to develop across western and central parts of the warning area pictured late on Wednesday, before extending to the northeast ranges early on Thursday. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h are expected to d...evelop about eastern Alpine areas from early on Thursday morning. Winds are likely to ease slightly during the afternoon, however the potential for damaging gusts will remain. You can listen to the latest press conference on this weather warning from VICSES and the Bureau of Meteorology via our website: https://bit.ly/3iE2PD6 Stay up-to-date with the latest weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology website: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

11.01.2022 The Benalla SES Unit has sent a crew to help out the South Barwon SES with their storm event. #WeWorkAsOne

10.01.2022 Today we had the great pleasure in contacting our competition winners, their excitement really made our day. Here are just a few of our entries. Congratulations to everyone. We loved seeing everyone's artwork.

10.01.2022 If you see the Benalla SES on Lake Benalla today, don't be alarmed. We are conducting a training run.

10.01.2022 The Benalla SES will stop at 5.40pm tomorrow to remember the Police Officers that lost their lives last week!

07.01.2022 With the potential for heavy rainfall over tonight and tomorrow the Benalla SES unit are advising the community to prepare early and if you feel you need sandbags you can purchase them from the following locations below. It is recommended 20-30 sandbags and 1/2 a cubic metres of sand is sufficient for most houses. Sandbags can be purchased form the following: Miter 10 Benalla ... Bunnings Wangaratta or Shepparton And some garden and landscaping suppliers. If you require assistance from the SES for flood or storm call 132 500 Below is a link to a guide video onhow to sandbag your property. https://youtu.be/-_T--I3b-34

07.01.2022 On 29 September each year, we pause to remember the Victoria Police employees who have passed away over the past 12 months. This is a time for members of Victoria Police and the community to honour the dedicated men and women who have died serving their community. This year Blue Ribbon Day, means more than ever. 2020 has been especially challenging for Victoria Police, tragically losing four members in April, providing front line response to the devastating bushfires and now... supporting our efforts in the fight against COVID-19. Benalla SES are asking you to show your support for Victoria Police and to participate in some way Wear a blue ribbon The blue ribbon is a visual symbol of your remembrance of the police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is also a symbol of support for our serving members. You can purchase ribbons to wear or display from the online store at www.remember.org.au Help Turn Victoria Blue - Decorate your workplace home, front fence or balcony in blue ribbons to show your support for Remember to take photos of your blue decorations and share these to our Facebook page. Donate to the Blue Ribbon Day Appeal You can donate any Woolworths Store in Victoria or online at www.remember.org.au Your donations will support the foundation’s work in funding emergency and life-saving medical facilities in public hospitals that are named in honour of Victoria Police officers who have died in the line of duty. This year, due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, a special online memorial will be held in lieu of a traditional National Police Remembrance Day service. You are invited to join this online service, details can be found in the link below. https://m.facebook.com/events/3094257794029647/ Despite it sometimes being at sad and horrific jobs, we are honoured to be able to work so closely with the men and women of Victoria Police and thank them for their support and everything they do to protect our community.

06.01.2022 We have met some amazing young people this week with our competition winners popping in over 2 sessions to collect their prizes. Congratulations to our winners enjoy your prize packs as much as we enjoyed seeing your artwork and getting to meet you all.

06.01.2022 Crews from Benalla, Mansfield and Wangaratta have been out searching this evening for Wallace. Wallace was last seen wearing black track pants, black thermal skivy and ASICS runners. Residents in the vicinity are asked to turn on all outside lights as this may attract Wallace to their house.... Anyone who has seen Wallace or has information on his current whereabouts is urged to call Benalla Police Station on 57600200

04.01.2022 With heavy rainfalls predicted over Spring it is important that you plan now and know what to do if your home is threatened by major flooding. ‘Bag It, Block It Lift It and Leave’. Think about these steps now so you’re under less pressure when a flood emergency happens. For more information please visit https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/floodsafe

01.01.2022 Today the 29th September, we pause to remember the Victoria Police employees who have passed away over the past 12 months. This is also the time for members of Victoria Police and the community to honor the dedicated men and women who have died serving their community. This year Blue Ribbon Day, means more than ever as 2020 has been especially challenging for Victoria Police, tragically losing four members in April. Benalla SES along with the Benalla CFA showed our support ...by adding a touch of blue to our trucks. we are asking you to show your support for Victoria Police and to participate in one of the following ways. Wear a blue ribbon The blue ribbon is a visual symbol of your remembrance of the police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is also a symbol of support for our serving members. You can purchase ribbons to wear or display from the online store at www.remember.org.au Donate to the Blue Ribbon Day Appeal You can donate any Woolworths Store in Victoria or online at www.remember.org.au Your donations will support the foundation’s work in funding emergency and life-saving medical facilities in public hospitals that are named in honor of Victoria Police officers who have died in the line of duty. Despite it sometimes being at sad and horrific jobs, we are honored to be able to work so closely with the men and women of Victoria Police and thank them for their support and everything they do to protect our community.