SES Castlemaine Unit in Castlemaine, Victoria | Government organisation

SES Castlemaine Unit

Locality: Castlemaine, Victoria

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 1 Scotts Ave 3450 Castlemaine, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Are you ready for an emergency? Get the app in your app store or visit ses.vic.gov.au

25.01.2022 Preparing an emergency kit? ATMs and banks may not be in operation during an emergency event. Keep some cash in your emergency kit for these situations (in small $5 and $10 notes).

25.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/WINNewsBendigo/videos/180947977082174/

23.01.2022 We have been getting ready for the predicted upcoming storm season. Have you cleaned your gutters and drains?

23.01.2022 HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast. For local flood information and to ensure you are ready visit: ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready

23.01.2022 Following the latest update to news outlets on Facebook in Australia, we’d like to assure the community that Castlemaine and state VICSES Facebook pages should not be affected. You can still receive important information from VICSES, the Bureau of Meteorology. CFA and VicEmergency on Facebook. This is a timely reminder to not rely on a single source of information. Make sure you download the Vic Emergency app today. Stay safe out there.

21.01.2022 Possible thunderstorms and heavy falls of rain are predicted for this Friday. Now is a great time to check your gutters and drains. If you live in, work in or visit areas on low-lying land, close to creeks or rivers, or near major stormwater drains you may be at risk of flooding. To make sure you are prepared visit https://www.ses.vic.gov.au//how-to-plan-and-prepare-for-fl

20.01.2022 Don’t forget, if we are parked on the side of the road with red and blue flashing lights, you must not exceed 40km/h when passing. Don’t increase your speed until a safe distance from the scene. Please help keeep our volunteers safe as they respond to emergencies.

19.01.2022 With the easing of COVID restrictions, and no trains running to Castlemaine, it is going to be busier than usual on our roads this weekend. Please take extra care. Be safe.

18.01.2022 Please remember to take extra care on the roads following last nights strong winds It has been a busy 24 hours for the SES Castlemaine volunteers. Calls included a home loosing its roof, 6 cars and 2 caravans damaged by fallen trees plus several calls to remove trees blocking roads and driveways.

18.01.2022 Late last night Castlemaine SES were called to a serious accident in Campbells Creek. A local man was extracted from the vehicle and flown to the Alfred Hospital. This is the second serious road accident Castlemaine SES has attended in two weeks. Both involved locals. ... It has been a tough year. This Christmas please, please take extra care when driving and have a safe Holiday season.

17.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology had updated the warning that November to January is likely to see above-average rainfall across nearly all of Australia. Are you prepared for storm and flood events? To prepare visit: ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready

16.01.2022 Over the past 12 months we have had several calls to assist the ambulance service transport casualties up the steep climb from Turpin Falls. It's a beautiful spot, but please take care around water and observe the warning signs. Don’t jump or drive into water if you don’t know the depth and watch out for your mates.

16.01.2022 Strong winds have toppled several large trees across Mt Alexander Shire. Please take extra care driving, both during, and after high winds.

16.01.2022 The Bendigo WIN News team were filming at three of the incidents Castlemaine SES crews attended yesterday.

14.01.2022 Take extra care on our roads. Strong wind gusts have left trees and branches obstructing roads across the shire.

13.01.2022 Gusty winds and the chance of thunderstorms are predicted for this afternoon. Take extra care on the roads and look out for fallen trees and branches. Call 000 if storm damage puts lives in danger. ... For other flood and storm emergency help call the SES on 132 500

11.01.2022 Please take extra care on the roads the morning after strong winds and rain. At 5:17am Castlemaine SES volunteers were called to attend an incident where a vehicle had struck a fallen tree. Fortunately no one was injured.

10.01.2022 With Victoria heading into another lockdown, a good opportunity to remind the community that our volunteers are still safely responding. Hope everyone is staying safe wherever you are!

06.01.2022 Be prepared: visit ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready

06.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology are predicting a wet period over the OctoberNovember period, with a wetter than average season coming up. So now is the time to check your property for flood preparedness

05.01.2022 Have you checked your roofing & gutters recently? Do you have a flood plan in place? The Bureau of Meteorology has warned it is likely we will see more rainfall, higher rivers, and chances of flooding this Spring. - Make a plan: redcross.org.au/getprepared - Find local flood info at: www.ses.vic.gov.au

05.01.2022 Over the past 24 hours, Castlemaine SES responded to several requests for assistance arising from fallen trees and branches blocking access and causing property damage. For information on preparing your home visit https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/at-home VICSES respond to around 20,000 requests for assistance as a result of storms each year.

01.01.2022 Castlemaine SES, CFA, Police and Ambulance were called to an incident in Lyttleton Street this afternoon after a vehicle collided with the Cumberland Hotel. First Aid was rendered by local pharmacists prior to the Ambulance arriving.

01.01.2022 The BOM is forecasting possible heavy rainfalls tomorrow. Some storm damage can be preventable if you take the steps to prepare your home. Today would be a good time to clean your gutters, downpipes and drains; remove debris and leaf litter to prevent blockages. More info on storm preparedness via our website: www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/stormsafe