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SES Chiltern Unit

Locality: Chiltern, Victoria

Address: Crawford Street 3683 Chiltern, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 After weeks of rain and wind warnings and not a single callout, our amazing volunteers were gifted a tree down on a warm Sunday morning. Summer preseason has officially started and I don’t think I’m conditioned for it yet #Sundaymorningsleepin #rudelyawaken #isitwinteryet

24.01.2022 I don’t think it’s going around us this time Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL Stay Informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/... Weather Situation: A low pressure trough over central Victoria will move slowly east overnight and during Saturday. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible across parts of northern, central and eastern Victoria tonight and into Saturday. Broad rainfall rates of 10 to 35mm over six hours are likely within the warning area, with up to 60mm over six hours possible. Rain will contract to eastern Victoria during Saturday morning before easing to showers during the afternoon. A Flood Watch is current for catchments across parts of central and eastern Victoria, while a number of flood warnings are also current. 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. * 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 Saturday.

24.01.2022 It certainly has been a challenging year for many but our amazing volunteers continue to aim high. We are back at face to face training in small groups to ensure our we have the skills needed to assist our community

23.01.2022 After every storm comes a rainbow Spring storms are certainly proving unpredictable this season, it was raining in Indigo Valley missing Chiltern before taking a sharp corner to finally drench us. Now is the perfect weekend to clean gutters and prepare for more storms in the coming months... #nofilter #howgoodwasthatthunder

23.01.2022 Woohoo we’re back to training In recent times we’d taken a break from face-to-face skills maintenance and training to focus only on responding to emergencies. From today, you might see us back out training in small groups to ensure we have the essential skills and capability required to respond.... Emergency services are permitted to undertake this training, as endorsed by the Victorian Chief Health Officer. Our crews are following all the COVIDSafe principles, wearing masks and working hard to ensure we are there for our community.

21.01.2022 Daylight savings Chiltern SES special Two hours of lost sleep all for the price of one Our amazing volunteers have just returned from a tree down traffic hazard job.... #remembertochangeyourclocks #lookatussocialdistancing #sleepy

20.01.2022 We are so close to 1000 likes for our page!!!! Once we get there one lucky winner gets a Chiltern SES membership for free- a great way to increase training, learn new skills in emergency situations and work alongside amazing volunteers Can you see yourself in orange

20.01.2022 Some of our members are taking part in StepTember: a chance to increase our steps, keep physically and emotionally well and enjoy this wonderful weather As we welcome Spring School Holidays and hopefully the end of remote learning, let’s celebrate with a competition! We are encouraging individuals and families to complete our photo BINGO challenge. ... Send your pictures via PM or email us at [email protected] to go in the draw for some great prizes. Look forward to seeing your pics

20.01.2022 Meet Ted Our newest Chiltern SES member to join our SES family. Ted is the creation of one of our amazing members and their family and is our new wellbeing officer. ... #wehavethemostamazingmembers

20.01.2022 Beautiful day for our wonderful volunteers to respond to an assist ambulance callout. We have a fabulous National Park on our doorstep, and with the sunny weather we encourage everyone to take care and ensure you have a system in place in the event of an emergency

20.01.2022 I was today years old when I learnt a ring around the moon means rain coming. With rain predicted tomorrow, let’s see what 2020 has in store for us #neverdrivethroughfloodwater

19.01.2022 Where did this come from ???? I’m pretty sure my back patio is near the highway Take care

18.01.2022 Who said we don’t get call outs during wind and storm events?? 5 jobs and counting for the afternoon featuring multiple trees down and building damage Our amazing volunteers have done a great job in the heat and wind

18.01.2022 With predicted storm activity tomorrow brings risk for large hail, flash flooding and strong winds, we remind our community to stay safe and be prepared for an increase risk of asthma symptoms

17.01.2022 Our crews have returned from a very large gum over a road, while the predicted storms are still a little while away we urge all our community to stay safe. Take care on our roads.

17.01.2022 Severe thunderstorms predicted for tomorrow afternoon (Monday 21st) with potential for large hail and flash flooding. Take care when driving

17.01.2022 Apparently those strong wind warnings may be true. A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS has been issued for people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Latest information: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/... Weather Situation: Strong and gusty northerly winds developing ahead of a low pressure trough expected to cross the State later tonight into Monday morning. Strong and gusty westerly winds then develop about exposed coasts early 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 Victoria extending to the far east during the evening. Winds are expected to continue overnight Sunday into Monday, but will ease from the west behind a change which is expected to reach western Victoria late tonight, central districts early Monday then clearing the east during Monday afternoon. DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 40 to 60km/h with peak gusts of around 90km/h are possible about the southwest coast and Bass coast to Wilsons Promontory during Monday morning, easing by the afternoon. 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.

16.01.2022 Home Emergency kits are only needed for bushfires?? Wrong During Spring storms loss of power is more likely, water sources are easily contaminated due to flash flooding and damage to homes due to trees and wind increases. Prepare your home emergency kit now, who knows what the rest of 2020 will bring

13.01.2022 This year has not been the ‘roaring’ 20’s we expected Let’s make sure we help each other and ask R U Ok?

10.01.2022 Behind every brave and hard-working VICSES volunteer is a support network of people that help them achieve amazing things in their community. Thanks to our wonderful families and employers who let our volunteers train and respond continually throughout the year- we couldn't do it without your support

10.01.2022 #therainsarehere #neverdrivethroughfloodwater

09.01.2022 If you live in regional Victoria, you might be planning a camping trip away this weekend. With damaging storms predicted for parts of Victoria tomorrow, we're urging everyone to monitor weather conditions and follow our camping safety tips. And of course, stay COVID-safe.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our 12 members who successfully completed the Safe Work at Heights course this weekend. Great work by our members and training team for ongoing commitment during COVID.

05.01.2022 Grass is drying off and heat increasing aircon getting a workout It’s not even summer yet and spring storms are still expected

01.01.2022 The last thing we wanted on a hot and windy day, was a tree down Luckily for us we got two Thanks to Indigo Shire who assisted with the first one, our amazing volunteers had the second tree cleared in record time and now back home enjoying air conditioning