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SES Portland Unit

Locality: Portland, Victoria

Phone: +61 132500

Address: Glenelg Street 3305 Portland, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK RECEIVES EMERGENCY BOOST Walking along the Great South West Walk has just become a whole lot safer thanks to a new joint agency initi...ative. A series of emergency markers have been installed along the Walk from Portland through to Nelson to help improve the response time and coordination by emergency service organisations. The markers, positioned at key points along the 250km walking loop, will allow people to quote a unique number to 000, providing an exact location in the event of an emergency. The emergency markers are a joint initiative by Council, Parks Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, CFA and VIC SES.

25.01.2022 Our units are still responding, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to keep our communities safe. If you need assistance from VICSES, call 132 500.

22.01.2022 Join us this Saturday 6th of February 11am-2pm for a volunteer information session

22.01.2022 Please be careful and follow directions of road signs during this weather. It’s disappointing to see vehicles crossing flood ways that have sign right there saying Road Closed because of flowing water across the road. Please think of the dangers this could cause and the domino effect it could have on others. Take care

20.01.2022 Training with Dartmoor, Heywood and Portland ses unit last Thursday night. It’s great to have our 3 local units working together to up skill for when our community is in need .

19.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS - For people in Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East a...nd Wimmera Forecast Districts. SQUALLY CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN AND MOUNTAIN VICTORIA TUESDAY DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h are likely to develop about elevated areas (above 500m) overnight Monday night into Tuesday morning. DAMAGING WINDS are also possible about remaining areas of the warning area, developing about the southwest at first early Tuesday morning and extending to central parts later in the morning. These winds will most likely be associated with showers and/or thunderstorms. Winds will gradually ease from the west later on Tuesday, clearing the east of the state during Wednesday morning. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Traralgon and Moe. Check that items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. #prepare #staysafe #VICSES

18.01.2022 A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING has been issued for damaging winds across parts of Victoria on Sunday 30th August. Remember, for storm emergency assistance, call the S...ES on 132 500. The safest place to be during a storm is indoors. VICSES encourages the public to monitor weather conditions and if exercising, to do so either before the storm impacts or once it has passed your local area. VICSES also encourages people to check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and to move vehicles under cover or away from trees. #staysafe #stayindoors Bureau of Meteorology https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/-/vicses-urges-public-to-prepare

18.01.2022 ** UPDATE: This warning has been updated. Check http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ for latest information ** A Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds is cur...rent for people in parts of East Gippsland, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: Strong and gusty west to northwesterly winds continuing ahead of another cold front to cross southern Victoria early Monday. DAMAGING WEST to NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 70km/h with peak gusts of 100km/h about Alpine areas (above 1200m) of far northeast Victoria. DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 40 to 60km/h with peak gusts of 90km/h over parts of the South Gippsland coast, mostly with squally showers. WINDS are likely to ease below warning threshold for a period during the late morning and afternoon. DAMAGING WEST to NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts to 90 km/h are expected to REDEVELOP over the coasts, the Grampians and the eastern ranges above 1200m during Sunday evening ahead of the cold front. Winds easing below warning threshold late Sunday night in the west and during Monday morning in the east. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, the Grampians and Omeo. Strongest gusts recorded in the last 12 hours: - 111 km/h at Falls Creek at 9:49pm, and at Mount Hotham at 7:06pm - 107km/h at Wilsons Promontory at 3:07am - 102 km/h at Mount Buller at 9:09pm - 100 km/h at Wilsons Promontory at 8:31pm - 98 km/h at Mt William at 08:37am - 89 km/h at Kilmore Gap at 1:57pm, at Warrnambool at 12:05pm, and at Fawkner Beacon at 2:24pm 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. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

17.01.2022 Damaging winds and thunderstorms will reach much of the state on Monday night and Tuesday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Average winds of 60-7...0 km/h and peak gusts of up to 100 km/h, affecting Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. Prepare your home and yard, if possible, and avoid parking or walking under trees. More info here: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/index.shtml?ref=hdr

17.01.2022 Helpful hint.......With the continuous raining coming please ensure your gutters are clear to prevent flooding and blocking of drain/down pipes. A few minutes can save damage to your property.

15.01.2022 Tonight’s Portland & Heywood combined training was at the hospital. SWAHS (roof top) training had everyone on their toes refreshing their skills

14.01.2022 Yesterday afternoon, a cold front passed over the South West, bringing damaging winds, hail and rain. Wind gusts over 100 km/h were recorded at Cape Otway. The ...system then moved towards Melbourne and over the East of the state. Since then, VICSES has received over 2,900 requests for assistance with a large number of jobs still active, mostly in Melbourne’s east. Tragically, we also learnt that three people lost their lives as a result of this storm, and we send out deepest condolences to the victims’ families and friends. In the South West, volunteers from 18 units responded to over 230 requests for assistance, mostly relating to trees over roads and damage to property. SES Bellarine Unit, SES Colac Unit & SES Torquay Unit were our busiest units with crews working well in to the night and morning. We would like to thank all of our members for their hard work and commitment, and a special thanks to members who travelled to their neighbouring areas to assist. We would also like to thank a number of local CFA brigades who provided a huge amount of assistance, ensuring we could respond to community needs as soon as possible. #weworkasone Take care everyone

14.01.2022 It was great having the Portland and Heywood crews come together Thursday night for training. One of our main focus’s was social distancing and following COVID-19 guildlines. A big congratulations to Michelle Gunning and John Sterling on receiving their 10year service awards.

13.01.2022 A clear, crisp night tonight provided a perfect opportunity to complete the final assessment stand for 3 recent recruits to be assessed for their 'Crew Member Supervised' requirements. The completion of this assessment permits them to actively participate in many operational activities. The rest of the team set up a 'Safe Works At Heights System' (SWAHS) to retrieve a branch that was conveniently located on one of our training officers' shed roof.

12.01.2022 Tonight’s training at the Portland unit was a refresher on using the lighting trailer

11.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Central, South West and parts of Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera F...orecast Districts. Issued at 4:41 pm Sunday, 20 December 2020. HEAVY RAINFALL AND THUNDERSTORMS MONDAY NIGHT Stay Informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ Weather Situation: A trough will deepen over western Victoria Monday afternoon, before moving eastward over the State Monday night and Tuesday morning. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may develop over parts of western victoria from early MONDAY EVENING, extending to central parts late MONDAY EVENING into TUESDAY MORNING. Rain is then expected to continue to extend eastward, before easing from the west during Tuesday morning. Widespread rainfall totals from Monday evening through to Tuesday morning of around 20-40mm are expected with localised falls of 60-80mm possible. Thunderstorms are possible overnight further enhancing rainfall totals and rainfall rates. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne and Bacchus Marsh. The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads. * Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet. * Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. 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 website/app/hotline. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Sunday.

10.01.2022 Last nights training was RCR (Road Crash Rescue), air bags and cutting tools plus a bit of new lighting trailer training well done Portland and Heywood

09.01.2022 The Portland SES unit are sorry to hear of the passing of Daryl Freyer . Daryl was one of our retired members who gave over 30 years voluntary service to the SES assisting our community when in need. We would like to pass on our condolences to Daryls family . Thank you for your commitment over the years Daryl .... RIP ..... Photo taken when Daryl received his 15 year service medal in 1996

09.01.2022 Victorians are urged to prepare their homes for another very windy day, and keep an eye out for loose or falling tree branches. A cold front will bring powerful... north to n/w winds on Wednesday, with Severe Weather Warning for southern and mountain areas. Top wind gusts of 110 km/h predicted. More info here: http://ow.ly/n3A850Be8oQ

08.01.2022 Our volunteers are always at the ready, but will enjoy the long weekend a lot more knowing that the Portland community and visitors are staying "safe on our roads". Ahead of the long weekend, make sure you stay safe on our roads. If you feel fatigued, pull over and take a break.

06.01.2022 Call in and say Hi to the Portland Unit. Recruitment day we are here from 1100-1400. Could you see yourself in Orange.

06.01.2022 It's R U OK? Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Check in with someone and start the discussion. Listen with an open mind.... Continue a conversation that could change a life. www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask