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SES Port Fairy Unit

Locality: Port Fairy, Victoria

Address: 81 Sackville Street 3284 Port Fairy, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Tomorrow we’ll be celebrating Wear Orange Wednesday to say thanks to the incredible contribution and dedication of our VICSES Volunteers! We encourage you to get involved and show your support by wearing orange, upload a photo and use the hashtags #ThankYouSES #WOWDay #portfairyses

25.01.2022 Our volunteers are currently providing lighting assistance at a truck rollover at Warrong #portfairyses #cfa #weworkasone

23.01.2022 A series of cold fronts will move over Victoria in the coming days. DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop across elevated areas (above 600m) before dawn on Wednesday More info for this Severe Weather Warning here http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml ... Stay up to date with current warnings at http://www.bom.gov.au See more

23.01.2022 A cold front is heading to Victoria, bringing strong and squally northerly winds from tomorrow A severe weather warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meterology, for more details follow the link below If you require storm or flood related assistance contact the SES on 132 500, for life threatening emergencies call 000 #portfairyses #severeweather

22.01.2022 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.

22.01.2022 National Volunteer Week kicks off today and is a great opportunity to celebrate the contribution of volunteers! Hannah, like many of our Port Fairy volunteers is a joint member with CFA (Country Fire Authority) and Victoria State Emergency Service #portfairyses #nationalvolunteerweek #thankyou #volunteers

22.01.2022 An important community message from Ambulance Victoria

22.01.2022 Help us celebrate the amazing contributions of SES volunteers by getting involved in Wear Orange Wednesday on Wednesday the 20th of May. You can dress in orange and share a message of thanks on social media with the hashtag #thankyouSES! For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/2Uw2Xfi #portfairyses #wearorangewednesday #WOWday

21.01.2022 Dont forget! Tomorrow well be celebrating Wear Orange Wednesday to say thanks to the incredible dedication of our volunteers. Want to get involved? Visit: bit.ly/2Uw2Xfi #thankyouSES

21.01.2022 The Port Fairy SES would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of the four Victoria Police officers who tragically lost their lives in a horrific incident tonight

21.01.2022 A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for Damaging Winds expected to develop across parts of Victoria during Friday #portfairyses #severeweather

21.01.2022 Well done to the Warrnambool Unit and surrounding units that responded!

20.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

20.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central and parts of East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland ...Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:23 am Sunday, 30 August 2020. DAMAGING WINDS ABOUT SOUTHERN AND MOUNTAIN AREAS ON SUNDAY Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ Weather Situation: Strong north to northwesterly winds ahead of a front that will move swiftly across the State during the day. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100km/h are expected about the Grampians and parts of the southwest coast, as well as across the central district and elevated parts of the warning area (above 600m). Gusts to 110km/h are possible about elevated areas. Damaging winds are then expected to push into southwest Gippsland by early afternoon. Peak wind gusts to 120 km/h are possible about the Alpine peaks during the day. Damaging winds are expected to ease below warning criteria behind the cold front in the west this afternoon and contract to eastern Alpine regions and the south Gippsland coast by early Sunday evening. Winds throughout are expected to ease below warning threshold by late Sunday night or early Monday morning. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. Mt William recorded a wind gust of 111km/h at 2:53am. Aireys Inlet recorded a wind gust of 98km/h at 7:24am. St Kilda Harbour recorded a wind gust of 85km/h at 7:09am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If 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. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.

19.01.2022 Every donation counts, please #giveforthekids! You can donate via our virtual tin shake https://fundraising.virtualtinshake.com/port-fairy-ses

19.01.2022 A Severe Weather Warning is in place for DAMAGING WINDS #portfairyses #severeweather

18.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day!

18.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for damaging winds possible with overnight storms #portfairyses #severeweather #thunderstormwarning

17.01.2022 A Severe Weather Warning is in place for DAMAGING WINDS If you require storm or flood related assistance contact VICSES on 132 500 or in life threatening emergencies call 000

15.01.2022 Our thoughts are with the Powell family one year on from the passing of Ross and Andy. Our thoughts go out to the Port Campbell Emergency Services and the wider community

15.01.2022 *** Hazardous Traffic Conditions *** Victoria Police are currently conducting traffic direction at several locations in the South-West region due to fallen tree...s and water on the road. Motorists are urged to drive safely and to adapt your driving to suit the dangerous conditions. Hazardous conditions are to be reported to Triple Zero 000.

15.01.2022 Our volunteers are returning from a tree down blocking one lane at Warrong, if you are travelling on the roads please remember to slow down and drive to the conditions #portfairyses #treedown #traffichazard

15.01.2022 Volunteers from Port Fairy, Heywood and Dartmoor SES units are currently completing Road Crash Rescue Training, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions volunteers have met via WebEx, an online video conferencing platform to complete the theory component of the course. In recent weeks we have met in small groups while observing all requirements to complete the practical component. Well done to the volunteers undertaking the training and good luck for your assessment next month! #portfairyses #heywoodses #dartmoorses #training SES Heywood Unit

15.01.2022 A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING has been issued for DAMAGING WINDS. For people in South West, Wimmera and parts of Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:10 pm Thursday, 30 April 2020. Squally winds developing tonight and Friday, particularly about coastal and elevated areas.... A complex multi-centred low pressure system will remain near Tasmania tonight and tomorrow, then will drift away to the east on Saturday. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are expected to develop along the coastal fringe this evening, extending to elevated parts of Victoria early Friday morning, progressing inland across western Victoria during Friday afternoon. Damaging winds are likely to contract to the southeast of the State Saturday morning. Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Stawell, Hamilton, Warrnambool, Portland and Wonthaggi. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If 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. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency.

15.01.2022 Heading out bush for New Year's Eve? Severe weather is predicted for much of the state, so it's important to take care if camping The Bureau of Meteorology advise that thunderstorms are expected from Thursday (31 December) right through the long weekend, so ensure you camp under a clear sky and on higher ground, away from water. If you need VICSES assistance, call 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, always call triple zero (000).

14.01.2022 A big day for SES crews across the South West. Port Fairy SES volunteers responded to 22 requests for assistance, ranging from flooding to trees down in Kirkstall, Crossley, Koroit, Warrong, Macarthur, Broadwater and the surrounding areas. Many roads are closed or have water across the road so please take extra care if travelling. A minor flood has been issued for riverine flooding at Port Fairy. If you require storm or flood related assistance contact the SES on 132 500 or in life threatening situations call 000. Stay up to date with warnings via www.bom.gov.au or via the Vic Emergency App #portfairyses #flooding

14.01.2022 Today is World Tsunami Day! Did you know that VICSES is the control agency for tsunami? Although there is a low risk of tsunami in Victoria, it’s still important to know what to do to stay safe if a tsunami occurs.

13.01.2022 Lest we forget #lightupthedawn #STANDTO

13.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone that donated to our Good Friday Appeal Virtual Tin Shake, your generosity helped raise $875.97! #portfairyses #goodfridayappeal #thankyou!

13.01.2022 More severe weather on the way

13.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Damaging winds in the states southwest coast and the northeast ranges - from early Friday morning. Damaging west to northwesterly winds, averaging 45-60 km/h and peak gusts of 90-100km/h, are expected

12.01.2022 A big shoutout to Rebecca's Café Port Fairy for fuelling our crews as we prepare to head out for another day of flood and storm response! Your support is much appreciated! #portfairyses #rebeccascafe

12.01.2022 Griffith Island Closed

12.01.2022 ** Updated ** This warning has been updated and expanded. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ **... WARNING - THUNDERSTORM Incident Location: Portland, Warrnambool & Surrounds Issue Date: Saturday 02 January 2021, 03:33 pm Next Update: Saturday 02 January 2021, 05:40 p The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Portland,Warrnambool & surrounds.. - Damaging winds, heavy rain, large hailstones, and life-threatening flash flooding are likely. Be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe thunderstorm, including floodwater, debris, damaged building, trees down, fallen power lines].

12.01.2022 The new signage at our Koroit Satellite facility looks fantastic! Port Fairy SES have a satellite facility located at the Koroit Fire Station and have a number of volunteers in Koroit ready to respond. A big thanks to Amazon Printing Warrnambool, Koroit Fire Brigade & SES South West Region! #portfairyses #koroitfirebrigade #weworkasone #satellitefacility #koroit

11.01.2022 Our volunteers responded to a request for assistance this evening after this large tree fell onto the roof of a house & shed in Port Fairy. Crews worked for around 2 1/2 hours to safely remove the tree and clean up the area #portfairyses #treedown #volunteers #132500

11.01.2022 A Severe Weather Warning is in place for damaging winds. If you require SES assistance call 132 500 or in life threatening emergencies call 000 #severeweather #portfairyses #bom

11.01.2022 WOW!! Wear Orange Wednesday 2020 - heres what some of our members (and biggest fans) got up to today! Thank-you to all volunteers for serving your communities, a big thanks also to the families and employers for supporting our volunteers! #portfairyses #WOWday #ThankyouSES

11.01.2022 VICSES is proud to support the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in celebration of NAIDOC Week. For more info, visit: www.naidoc.org.au/

10.01.2022 VICSES Chief Officer Operations Tim Wiebusch gives an update on VICSES members and operations, as well as incoming weather conditions.

10.01.2022 The Port Fairy VICSES Unit would like to extend a big thank-you to the staff at the Port Fairy & District Community Bank Branch for there generous donation to the Port Fairy Unit!

10.01.2022 A Minor Flood Warning has been issued for Port Fairy

08.01.2022 Ahead of the long weekend, make sure you stay safe on our roads. If you feel fatigued, pull over and take a break.

08.01.2022 HIGH risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast tomorrow for parts of Victoria

07.01.2022 It has been a busy week for the Port Fairy Unit. After over 100mm of rain fell in a 24 hour period the Moyne River rose rapidly and flood waters threatened many homes in the Kirkstall, Crossley, Killarney & Port Fairy areas. Our unit has responded to more than 70 requests for assistance over the past 5 days. We would like to say a huge thank-you to all of our emergency services partners CFA (Country Fire Authority), Victoria Police, Fire Rescue Victoria, Moyne Shire Council, ...Victoria State Emergency Service. The support received from local community members & businesses is much appreciated. Port Fairy SES volunteers will continue to work over the coming days as we recover from this significant flooding event. There is more rainfall forecast for the coming week so we ask the community to monitor the forecast and current weather conditions and if you do require SES assistance please call 132 500 #portfairyses #flooding #2020floods #thankyou See more

07.01.2022 The Port Fairy Unit is extremely proud to be a long term supporter of the Good Friday Appeal, unfortunately this year we arent able to participate in a door knock but we have created a virtual tin-shake instead! Please give generously to this incredible cause #portfairyses #goodfridayappeal #giveforthekids

07.01.2022 Port Fairy SES crews continue to respond today alongside CFA volunteers. We would like to thank everyone involved in the response to this significant flood event. Monitor our page for further updates over the coming days

06.01.2022 It was a great day at the Moyneyana Festival Emergency Services Day! Victoria State Emergency Service CFA (Country Fire Authority) Victoria Police Ambulance Victoria CFA South West Eyewatch - Warrnambool Police Service Area SES South West Region Port Fairy Urban Fire Brigade

05.01.2022 The Severe Weather Warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology has been UPDATED, and now includes #Melbourne, #Geelong, the #MorningtonPeninsula and the #SurfCo...ast. Wind gusts as high as 124km/h have been recorded at #MtGellibrand. Details: http://ow.ly/hB4q50Bajju #VicWeather #MelbWeather A good time to secure loose items around the home.

05.01.2022 The Moyneyana Festival Emergency Services Day is on today at Railway Place between 10am & midday. If you are in Port Fairy come down and say hello to your local emergency services

05.01.2022 Our current building has deteriorated to the point where our volunteers have been forced out of our training room due to serious health and safety concerns. This is just the start of a long list of issues including access & egress, no hot water, no change room facilities, sub standard and dangerous electrics and no heating or cooling. After 8 years of working hard to upgrade the facility, we are now desperately seeking funding from the State Government for a new building at a shared site with the CFA on the Princes Highway. Plans are done, permits are done, the only missing link is the funding required to help secure the future of the Port Fairy SES unit and the vital service we provide to the community #portfairyses

03.01.2022 We would like to give a big shout out to the members of Port Fairy & SES Heywood Unit who after many hours of training passed their road crash rescue competency last weekend. It was a huge effort put in by the members to achieve this result which will boost the capacity of the units to respond! Congratulations! #portfairyses #heywoodses #training #congratulations

03.01.2022 Its been wild and windy out there! Port Fairy recorded a wind gust of 100km/hr this afternoon! Our volunteers responded to 2 requests for assistance both for trees down causing a traffic hazard this afternoon, were urging any road users to please drive carefully and to the conditions, look out for fallen branches and debris #portfairyses #treedown #severeweather

02.01.2022 Our volunteers responded to a tree down blocking the road at Tower Hill this morning, a ute collided with the tree but thankfully the driver was not injured #portfairyses #treedown

01.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:56 am Friday, 3 April 2020.... Strong winds in southern Victoria over the weekend. Weather Situation: A strong cold front will move over VIctoria later Friday, with a vigorous westerly airstream to follow. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are expected to develop about elevated areas of northeastern Victoria Saturday afternoon and persist through the remainder of the weekend. There is also a risk of damaging winds in the same area earlier Saturday morning as the cold front passes. DAMAGING westerly WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are also expected to develop about exposed coastal areas during Saturday afternoon and persist through the remainder of the weekend. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Frankston, Falls Creek and Omeo. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If 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. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Friday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

01.01.2022 After several consultants reports, the Port Fairy Unit was notified on Friday afternoon our headquarters is no longer safe to operate from. We are now urgently looking for a building that can house our vehicles and equipment. #portfairyses

01.01.2022 Our volunteers responded to a request for assistance today for a tree that had fallen onto the roof of a house in Koroit #portfairyses #treedown

01.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS For people in West and South Gippsland and parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central and North East ...Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:11 pm Sunday, 15 November 2020. DAMAGING WINDS SUNDAY EVENING AND MONDAY Stay Informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ Weather Situation: Strong and gusty northerly winds ahead of a low pressure trough expected to cross the State later tonight into Monday . Strong and gusty westerly winds then develop in the south and Grampians on Monday morning. 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) of central and eastern Victoria this evening. DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS are expected to continue overnight Sunday into Monday, but will ease from the west behind a change which is currently over western Victoria and is expected to reach central districts early Monday before clearing the east during the afternoon. DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 40 to 60km/h with peak gusts of around 90km/h are possible about the south coast and Grampians during Monday morning, easing by the late afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Geelong, Morwell, Traralgon, Sale and Bairnsdale. Strongest gusts recorded today: - 100 km/h at Mt Gellibrand at 13:22 - 98 km/h at Fawkner Beacon at 17:19 - 93 km/h at Melbourne Airport at 16:57 - 91 km/h at St Kilda Beach at 17:17 The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If 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. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Monday.