SES Gisborne Unit in Gisborne, Victoria | Community organisation

SES Gisborne Unit

Locality: Gisborne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5428 3037

Address: P.O. Box 230/33 Robertson Street 3437 Gisborne, VIC, Australia

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

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22.01.2022 Your volunteers have spent the morning responding to a number of trees down across both roads and driveways in Mount Macedon and New Gisborne. They even had a visitor observing them get the job done ! Please take extra care on the roads today with the recent wet and windy weather there is likely to be more debris on the roads. ... If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact the SES on 132 500 For life-threatening situations, please call triple zero (000) If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency numbers using the National Relay Service: - TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500

21.01.2022 IS YOUR BUSINESS FLOOD SAFE? During flood events, VICSES and other emergency services are in great demand and must prioritise calls for assistance. Rather than rely on emergency services for help, it is important that you are ready and prepared for a flood. Remember that flooding does not only occur due to rivers, creeks and lakes overflowing but also due to leaking rooves, broken water pipes and from damage resulting from fallen trees or storm damage.... Take steps to prepare yourself and your business for a flood by creating a Business Flood Plan today: www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/at-work

20.01.2022 Happy 75th Anniversary to our neighbours and colleagues from Gisborne Fire Brigade - CFA

20.01.2022 Wear Orange Wednesday is coming up on the 20th of May, stay tuned ... more information to come on how you can get involved!

19.01.2022 Your volunteers have been out in the early hours clearing a tree off the road in Macedon. Congratulations to Alistair who attended his first SES response as a new volunteer. Thank you to all the motorists who drove past and slowed to 40kph which makes our job much safer. ... To report trees down on roads call 132500.

17.01.2022 How are you spending WOW Day? It has been a busy start to WOW day for some SES units around the state. This morning we deployed a crew to assist with calls for assistance in the Geelong area. South Barwon SES Unit has received over 100 calls for assistance as a result of the storm activity early this morning. Meanwhile back at home, some of our unit dogs have been getting into the spirit of WOW day! ... We would love to see how youre supporting WOW day! Post a picture or comment below! #wowgisborne #thanyouses #wowday #wearorangewednesday

16.01.2022 REMEMBER TO MASK UP, STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE From today masks/facial coverings are mandatory throughout Victoria when you leave home (with some exemptions). The Victorian Department of Health & Human Services outlines that facial coverings should cover the mouth and nose to limit the spread of COVID-19. So we recruited some of our pet members to show you the right and wrong way to wear a mask. As we prepare to enter our second Stage 3 lockdown in the Macedon Ranges from 11:5...9 on Wednesday the 5th of August, our thoughts are with every member of the community during these unprecedented and challenging times. Rest assured we are always here to help if you require emergency assistance. If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call triple zero (000) Disclaimer: no masks were eaten or pets were harmed in the process (just some mild embarrassment) For information on facial coverings and masks please visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-regional-victori For current and up to date information on COVID-19, restrictions and public health directives please visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

16.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, step fathers, foster fathers, pet fathers, father figures, fathers in heaven and the mums that do both. We hope you have an enjoyable day.

15.01.2022 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week which runs until Sunday the 24th of May. National Volunteer Week recognises the contributions of volunteers all around Australia and gives the community the opportunity to say thanks to those who volunteer their time to many different services and causes. It is also a chance for us to say thank you to not only all the volunteers in our unit but also the other volunteers we work and live alongside every... day. This years theme is Changing Communities. Changing Lives. Without a doubt, it has been an incredibly challenging time for communities navigating COVID-19 and this years theme certainly resonates with us. However, rest assured, as always your Gisborne SES volunteers are always ready to respond to calls for assistance from the community whether there is a pandemic or not. Volunteers are vital to the Victorian State Emergency Service and without volunteers; there would be no Gisborne SES. Your volunteers live in the community, know and understand the needs of the community and are extremely passionate and dedicated to the work they do for the community. Whether it is attending road crashes, storm and floods, searches or offering support to other agencies, your volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to offer help and support when you need it. The simple act of wearing orange this Wednesday the 20th of May (WOW Day) can help SES volunteers see how much they are valued by the community. #NVW2020 #WOWDAY

15.01.2022 Last night we joined our Gisborne CFA Brigade and Ambulance Victoria colleagues to honour and pay our respects to the four Victoria Police officers who lost their lives last week. Vale Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor Vale Constable Glen Humphris Vale Senior Constable Kevin King ... Vale Constable Josh Prestney May they Rest In Peace #weworkasone #werememberasone Thank you to SES volunteer Jeff Gamble for capturing the moment

14.01.2022 At 5:40pm tonight, SES Gisborne together with CFA Gisborne will be sounding a siren in memory of the four fallen Victoria Police officers who tragically lost their lives last week. During this time, please take a moment of silence to honour Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor... Senior Constable Kevin King Constable Josh Prestney Constable Glen Humphris We do ask that you please help us make your friends and family aware of this event and not to be alarmed when you hear the siren.

14.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY Happy International Dog Day to all the furry members of our community. Today recognises the love and value that dogs bring to our daily lives. Not many people know that we can assist with some small animal rescues, this includes dogs! We commonly get called to assist dogs stuck in drains and wombat holes on both private property and local parkland. There is nothing we love more than reuniting pets with their owners.... Our unofficial SES dog members also play a role in many of our community engagement activities, such as the Christmas Festival, WOW Day and social media campaigns.

13.01.2022 Our unit mascot Smudge is ready to support his 10th WOW Day tomorrow! Are you ready? #WOWDay #wearorangewednesday #thankyouses #WOWGisborne

12.01.2022 Tonight we received a request for assistance for flooding as a result of heavy rain. Water was pooling around the occupants property and was likely to enter the house as the water level rose. Our crew redirected the water away from the house and opened a nearby drain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact the SES on 132 500... For life-threatening situations, please call triple zero (000) If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency numbers using the National Relay Service: - TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500

12.01.2022 VIRTUAL SCOUT VISITS During the year, we are always busy with Scout and school visits but unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had to cancel them. This meant we had to find another way to deliver these sessions. Last week we hosted our first virtual scout visits with the Joeys and Cubs from the 1st New Gisborne Scout Group. Like many other members of the community, the Scouts have been staying connected through weekly Zoom sessions from home. This was the perfe...ct opportunity for us to trial a Scout visit online. We delivered a presentation, gave them a tour of our rescue truck and some of the equipment we use all from the truck bay! We are glad to say both sessions went well and we look forward to running more sessions in the future. If your community group, Scout group or school is interested in having a virtual session with us during term 3 or if you would like to know more please send us an email at [email protected]

11.01.2022 UPDATED SEVERE WEATHER WARNING The Bureau of Meteorology has updated the severe weather warning for DAMAGING WINDS which are expected to continue tonight and into Monday morning in the central district (including the Macedon Ranges). DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 to 110 km/h are expected across elevated areas (above 400m) in Central Victoria this evening and early Monday morning.... Winds are expected to ease in the central district sometime on Monday morning. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: Move vehicles under cover or away from trees Stay inside and away from windows Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony (includes trampolines, outdoor furniture and umbrellas) If you are outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Keep clear of fallen power-lines Stay up to date with warnings from BOM and the VicEmergency App. If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact the SES on 132 500 For life-threatening situations, please call triple zero (000) If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency numbers using the National Relay Service: - TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500

11.01.2022 LETS TURN THE MACEDON RANGES ORANGE It is officially 1 week until Wear Orange Wednesday! 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, your dedicated volunteers are ready to respond to calls for assistance from the community. Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) is an opportunity for the community to show their support for State Emergency Services volunteers around the country by wearing orange on the 20th of May.... With social distancing measures still in place, WOW Day will be a bit different this year. So we have put together a list of things you can do on WOW Day but still remain safe. You can access some WOW Day resources such as posters and the Zoom background through the following link https://www.ses.vic.gov.au//campaigns/wear-orange-wednesday #ThankYouSES #WOWDay #GisborneSES #WOWGisborne

10.01.2022 Gisborne SES Unit is mourning the loss of long serving member Bill Cartwright. Bill has served the Gisborne SES for 13 years and was recently awarded the 10 year service medal by Mary-Anne Thomas MP Bill has touched the lives of many people through his dedicated service to the Gisborne community. Bill attended the Gisborne Markets every month to help raise awareness and collect money for SES. Bills many years of service saw him attend many incidents supporting the people of ...the Macedon Ranges. Bill still attended training every Monday night and was responsible for the upkeep of the SES facility in Gisborne. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

09.01.2022 YOUR FAMILY, OUR FAMILY Behind every one of our hard-working volunteers is a support network of people that help them to achieve amazing things in our community. Throughout 2020, our families and friends have stood by us through deployments, the busy bushfire season, large storm events and the COVID-19 pandemic.... This weekend we recognise the incredible support our friends and families provide us. Because of them, we can respond to emergencies in the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Read Gisborne volunteer Ross’ story: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au//8ea31f63-7092-5879-f11e-b2ec5d ** Photo from 2019 - Pre Covid **

09.01.2022 From devastating bushfires to storms, floods, and even a pandemic 2020 has highlighted the incredible contributions of our first responders. Thank you to all those who protect, defend, and care for our communities every day. #thankafirstresponder

07.01.2022 SLOW DOWN, KEEP US SAFE! This week is National Road Safety Week which aims to highlight the impact of road trauma and how to reduce it. Today’s theme is Slow Down/ Move Over. If you see flashing lights while you’re driving, remember to slow down to 40km/h when passing stationary or slow moving emergency vehicles and move over if it is safe to do so. ... Take the pledge to drive so others survive this National Road Safety Week. Visit: www.roadsafetyweek.com.au for more information.

07.01.2022 Show your support for Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) and SES volunteers around the country by adding the SES WOW day frame to your Facebook profile picture! What to do: -Select Update your profile picture -Select Add frame... -Search for the WOW Day- Wear Orange Wednesday frame. See more

07.01.2022 WOW what a day...... Rosie, Nev and Marcus are homebound after spending the day supporting SES South Barwon Unit get through some of the 180+ calls for assistance they received since the early hours of this morning. The crew spent the day on many roofs in Waurn Ponds repairing damage caused by the storm that passed through at around 1AM this morning. Today has been the second busiest day for VICSES this year and what are the odds it falls on a day that recognises the hard wor...k of SES volunteers. Thank you to all the community members that got involved in Wear Orange Wednesday today, it was heartwarming to see so much orange around! #wowday #wearorangewednesday #wowgisborne #thankyouses

06.01.2022 Tonight your volunteers were called to a private residence to attempt a rescue of a large Labrador dog, Tilly, who had chased a wombat down a hole. Our crew were able to estimate an approximate location of the dog who was about 10m down the hole and dig an alternate exit path for here. Once crews located her they were able to carefully hand dig her out to her waiting family.

05.01.2022 At approximately 3:30 this afternoon the Riddells Creek Fire Brigade was called to a young boy with his knee stuck in a tree at the Riddells Creek Recreation re...serve. As well as the local brigade, Gisborne brigade, Ambulance Victoria and Gisborne SES rescue were also responded. Upon arrival the brigade found a boy with his leg wedged between two large tree trunks. He had been there for some time and his parents and friends trying to get him out. He was not in pain but was well and truly stuck there. Upon arrival of the ambulance he was checked and found to be okay. The SES then used the Jaws of life to spread the tree trunks which allowed for the boy to be lifted out safely and with no injury. He was again checked by the ambulance crew and is now back with his family. In the process of spreading the trunks of the tree there was a loud cracking noise. The area at the north end of the football oval has been cordoned off until the tree is assessed by council. This cordon is there for the safety of the community and should be left in place until removed by the appropriate authority.

04.01.2022 We have had a number of calls for assistance for trees on roads, blocked driveways and building damage since yesterdays wild and windy weather. Were urging any road users to please drive carefully and be on the look out for fallen branches and debris. If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call triple zero (000). #staysafe

03.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers, Grandmothers, Step Mothers, Foster Mothers, Pet Mothers, Mother Figures and Dads that do both. Most importantly Happy Mothers Day to all our SES mums that volunteer and support our volunteers. We hope you have an enjoyable day.

03.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for DAMAGING WINDS expected in the central district (including the Macedon Ranges) from Monday morning and are likely to extend until Tuesday. STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible over elevated areas (above 500 metres) in parts of the Central region from dawn. Strong winds will extend to other areas of the central region from M...onday morning. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: Move vehicles under cover or away from trees Stay inside and away from windows Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony (includes trampolines, outdoor furniture and umbrellas) If you are outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Keep clear of fallen power-lines Stay up to date with warnings from BOM and the VicEmergency App. If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact the SES on 132 500 For life-threatening situations, please call triple zero (000) If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency numbers using the National Relay Service: - TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500

03.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an updated severe weather warning for DAMAGING WINDS expected to extend across the central district (including the Macedon Ranges) for this evening and into Thursday morning. DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely across the central parts of the warning area above 600m in elevation this evening.... SQUALLY WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h are possible for central parts of the warning area above 600m in elevation from Thursday morning. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: Move vehicles under cover or away from trees Stay inside and away from windows Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony (includes trampolines, outdoor furniture and umbrellas) If you are outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Keep clear of fallen power-lines Stay up to date with warnings from BOM and the VicEmergency App. If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact the SES on 132 500 For life-threatening situations, please call triple zero (000) If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency numbers using the National Relay Service: - TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500

03.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds expected to extend across the central district (including the Macedon Ranges), as well as elevated parts of warning area (above 600m) by late Sunday morning. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: Move vehicles under cover or away from trees Stay inside and away from windows... Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony (includes trampolines, outdoor furniture and umbrellas) If you are outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Keep clear of fallen power-lines Stay up to date with warnings from BOM and the VicEmergency App. If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact the SES on 132 500 For life-threatening situations, please call triple zero (000) If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency numbers using the National Relay Service: - TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500 - Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500 See more