SES Leongatha Unit in Leongatha, Victoria | Emergency rescue service

SES Leongatha Unit

Locality: Leongatha, Victoria

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 12 Watson Road 3953 Leongatha, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 *This warning has been updated. The warning area now extends further inland, too. Please click on the link for the most current advice.* http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml 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. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, 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 11:00 pm AEDT Sunday.

25.01.2022 Every blood donation can help save three lives! People of all walks of life need blood products. Some need it to get them through a serious event in their lives, like cancer or a difficult pregnancy. Others have medical conditions which mean they need blood products regularly to stay alive or be healthy. If you missed out on the chance to donate blood this time around, dont worry; the Leongatha Mobile Donor Centre will be back in October! To book your next appointment, call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au

25.01.2022 Cmon Victoria we got this! Created by the Australian Federal Police Southern Command Community Liaison Team, the COVID mask will be doing the rounds on vehicles across Melbourne. See where it goes next and share your masked selfies with us using #MaskUpMelbourne... #MaskUpMelbourne and stay safe! SES Essendon Unit

24.01.2022 Please join us in wishing our Unit Controller, Matt Saario, a great big happy birthday today! Matt has been a volunteer with VICSES since his early days as a junior member and last year received his 15 year recognition of service medal. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication Matt, we appreciate all you give to our unit and our community and hope you have a fantastic day!

24.01.2022 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 SES 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

24.01.2022 ** This Warning has been updated. Please review the most recent page posts or visit the link provided for updated information.

23.01.2022 Our thoughts are with Andys family and our brothers and sisters in yellow at Leongatha Fire Brigade at this time. Thank you for your service Andy. Vale Andy Kay.

23.01.2022 Notification of Public Training Event TONIGHT Wednesday 22nd July 2020

23.01.2022 Today is International Men's Day 2020. For many men, just hanging out with mates and catching up on their news provides much needed support and connection, necessary for good mental health. But this year has been a particularly difficult year for all of us, with far too few opportunities to get together to catch up and connect. On top of that, many men are wired to keep their feelings to themselves, to just ‘get on with it’, ‘she’ll be right’. Men are told directly and indire...ctly, time after time, that talking about how they’re feeling is somehow weak or un-manly. This kind of thinking can be really harmful, not just for men themselves, but for the people around them, too. Just checking in and being there for your mates can make all the difference in terms of support when someone you know is struggling, and can make all the difference in terms of recovery from symptoms of a mental illness. A simple conversation can help make someone feel less alone, more connected and more supported. Sometimes all it takes to break down the barriers is for you to start the conversation with your mate and ask if they’re doing OK. Visit Beyond Blue for information and tips on starting the conversation with mates, it might be that one conversation that changes a life https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/men

21.01.2022 A SEVERE Weather Warning has been updated for today, Thursday 3 September, for DAMAGING WINDS for parts of south and northeast Victoria. Locations which may be ...affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. For more info, visit the Bureau of Meteorology website: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

21.01.2022 Were in a for a windy one! A severe Weather Warning has been issued for damaging winds around coastal and elevated parts of the state from Thursday afternoon. Average wind speed 60-70 km/h and peak gusts of 100 km/h. More info here: http://ow.ly/URqQ50B9f5Q

21.01.2022 Update: Severe weather is no longer occurring in the West and South Gippsland district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. *** Severe Weather Warnin...g for DAMAGING WINDS for people in parts of East Gippsland, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml See more

20.01.2022 Now more than ever, its important to check in on how people are coping. This R U OKAY? Day, were highlighting the mental health of our volunteers and emergency service colleagues. Because even though were always there to help our communities, its important that we ask each other if were OK too. More info on R U OKAY Day: www.ruok.org.au/

20.01.2022 A 2.3 magnitude earthquake has been recorded over the weekend at Korumburra, near Leongatha, and confirmed by Geoscience Australia. It occurred at a depth of 10km, with felt reports in Drouin, Warragul and Moe. Did you feel it on Sunday morning, around 12:30am? More info here: https://earthquakes.ga.gov.au/

19.01.2022 SES Leongatha Unit have activated our localised incident control point due to a high number of Requests for Assistance, predominantly for trees over roads causing dangerous hazards. Please be mindful of what may be around the next bend if you are out on the roads in this weather. Wherever possible delay your drive and keep off the roads. Reports of loose debris and severe building damage have been received and there is the potential for fallen powerlines. Remember to stand clear if you come across fallen powerlines or hazardous events and call 132500 or 000 in an emergency. Stay safe everyone.

19.01.2022 Tonight were out for our final night of training before stage 3 restrictions return and our members return to online training only. We will of course still be responding to road crash rescue, flood, storm and other emergencies, well just be masked up and asking you to keep your distance

19.01.2022 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 10:32 pm Saturday, 29 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 developing early Sunday morning 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 100 km/h are expected to develop about the Grampians, parts of the southwest coast, and Alpine areas in the east (above 1200m) overnight Saturday and into the early hours of Sunday morning. Damaging winds are then expected to extend across the central district, as well as elevated parts of warning area (above 600m) by late Sunday morning, then into southwest Gippsland by early afternoon. Wind gusts to 110km/h are possible about the Alpine peaks during Sunday afternoon. Damaging winds are expected to contract to Alpine regions and the south Gippsland coast by early Sunday evening, easing 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 96km/h at 10:22pm. 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 am AEST Sunday.

19.01.2022 You may see an increased presence of VICSES and partner agencies across Gippsland today as part of our Prepardness to communities with predicted flooding. One of the capabilities were are positioning in Orbost and Cann River are Land Based Swift Water Rescue Teams. See what they do below:... https://youtu.be/zgTG0WuSQPI

19.01.2022 Are you storm ready? Take the time at home to prepare your property for winter storms by cleaning out leaves and other blockages from your gutters, down pipes and drains.

18.01.2022 November Mangoes Delivery coming Monday. The unit will be open from 330pm till 6pm Monday afternoon for collection. We have a lot of boxes coming, so please try and make it Monday afternoon as we will not have a nice cold storage space to keep them. ***PLEASE REMEMBER***... Masks MUST be worn and please remain 1.5 metres away from others. Thank you all very much for ordering and supporting our tasty fundraiser. Address is 12 Watson Rd Leongatha. See more

18.01.2022 Our volunteers play an integral role in supporting search and rescue operations for missing persons across Victoria. SES Leongatha Unit members can often be found on Victoria Police operations across all manner of beach, park, mountain or bushland. This National Missing Persons week, its a time for us, as a community, to come together and raise awareness of the issue of missing persons. Its an issue that can affect anyone. You can find more information via the National Mis...sing Persons website: missingpersons.gov.au/ #NMPW2020M The National Missing Persons Coordination Centre

18.01.2022 MODERATE risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast today for parts of Victoria. We have high levels of pollen, combining with severe thunderstorm forecasts ...for Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, South West, West and South Gippsland. If you have asthma or hay fever, plan ahead and have your asthma medication on hand. Stay up-to-date and visit VicEmergency: http://ow.ly/bxPf30m6NiN #thunderstormasthma

18.01.2022 Do you have a plan for your pets if you had to evacuate your home? Have any medication, food and other important items that your furry friends might need.

18.01.2022 LANDSLIDES - DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? If you notice considerable changes to the landscape that may indicate movement, contact the landowner, road authority or local government immediately. For emergency assistance from VICSES, call 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) in life threatening emergencies. You need to act quickly if a landslide occurs ... If you are outside during a landslide, move away quickly and keep clear of embankments, trees, powerlines and poles. If you are inside during a landslide, move to the part of the building that is furthest away from the approaching landslide and take shelter under a table or bench. Stay away from the landslide the slope may continue to move for hours to days afterwards. For more information visit: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/landslide #VICSES #FloodStormEmergency #BePrepared

17.01.2022 Blocked gutters can cause major damage during heavy rain, storms and bushfires. These holidays, take the time to clear your gutters from leaf litter and other debris.

17.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to the incredible legends that make up our unit. To those dads who sacrifice family time to help their community, to those dads who put in that extra effort at home so their partners can respond to a call, to every dad, grandad, papa and pa; thank you for all that you do Three generations of the Haw family; Stu, Jarred and Riley (look out VICSES Juniors 2036, Rileys got orange in his veins ) #VICSES #FathersDay2020 #VICSESJuniors2036

17.01.2022 Last night was a busy and exhausting night for our volunteers. With many dozens of calls for assistance received and many extras discovered along the way, our crews were out removing hazardous trees and debris from roads and structures for approximately 9 straight hours. We couldnt be prouder of the dedication and incredible resolve shown by our members in aid of our community. To our volunteers for standing for long hours out in the wind and rain so that others may stay dry and safe; to our families for picking up the slack and tolerating the ceaseless pager buzzers through the night; and to those employers who are so gracious and understanding when we turn up tired to work the next day; we thank you all, so very, very much

15.01.2022 Our sincere condolences go to the family of former Captain David Muir and our brothers and sisters in yellow at Mirboo North CFA. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Vale David Muir

15.01.2022 MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT GRAND RIDGE ROAD, TRIDA Please be advised that VICSES Leongatha Units Road Crash Rescue team and other emergency services are currently in attendance at a motor vehicle accident on the Grand Ridge Road near TRIDA. Those travelling through the area at this time will encounter a delay. Please find an alternative route.

14.01.2022 In remembrance of the service men and women who have served, and who continue to serve our country. Lest we forget.

14.01.2022 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/

14.01.2022 Friday, Fun Day! Can you answer our poll correctly? VICSES is the largest road rescue provider in Australia. True or False?... #VICSES #FloodStormEmergency #Volunteers

13.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: A complex low near Tasmania is expected to deepen to the east of Tasmania overnight and Wednesday morning before moving east to the Tasman Sea.... DAMAGING SOUTH to SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible along the Central coasts from early Wednesday morning, most likely with showers or thunderstorms. The risk of damaging winds is expected to gradually move east along the indicated areas of the coast later Wednesday morning and possibly extend inland across parts of Gippsland depending on the development of the low pressure system. Moderation is expected in the winds across Central coasts during Wednesday morning and across the east by early Thursday as the low moves away. Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Rosebud, Tidal River and Orbost. 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 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.

13.01.2022 This is why we take a paycut and leave work early. This is why we roll out of bed at 1am, 2am, 3am; any time we get that call. This is why we respond on time, every time. Because wed much rather cut a tree off the road, than be called out in half an hour to cut a person out of a car. We are proud of our #volunteers and the important roll that they have in keeping our community safe #VICSES #AmbulanceVictoria #WeWorkAsOne... https://www.facebook.com/127282283965558/posts/3814302601930156/

13.01.2022 Today is International Youth Day (IYD), and WOW what an incredible bunch of youths do we have the pleasure to work alongside here at VICSES! The theme for IYD 2020 is Youth Engagement for Global Action, which seeks to highlight the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels enriches our communities and our world. International Youth Day sheds light on the need to enable the engagement of youth by making local, national and global ...institutions more inclusive for the purpose of strengthening their capacity (and relevance) to achieve global action. Here at VICSES we run a fantastic variety of youth-centred programs and community engagement opportunities; from school visits to our fully qualified nationally recognised Youh Development Program. We are proud of each and every one of our Youth Members and the contributions they have made to our organisation and communities as a whole, and we cannot wait to see what they are capable of next. Happy International Youth Day! SES Sunbury Unit, SES Foster Unit, SES Leongatha Unit #VICSES #IYD2020 #InternationalYouthDay2020

13.01.2022 As at 10:30am (Saturday) weve received over 3,100 requests for assistance since the storm hit late on Thursday. Our SES volunteers alongside our parter agenci...es have now cleared 95% of those jobs and were working through the remaining 150 or so as quickly as possible today. Thanks for your patience Take the time to assess your home for any damage and call 132 500 if you need emergency assistance from the SES. Its a good day to trim back any branches around your property and prepare for further wind gusts tomorrow (Sunday) and later in the week VICSES Greater Dandenong Unit

12.01.2022 On the night of the 10th of September, SES Leongatha Unit responded to a rescue alert alongside Ambulance Victoria, Mirboo North Police, Poowong CFA and Loch CFA Fire and Rescue after a missing 83 year-old female on a rural property in Nyora was located trapped underneath a quad bike. The woman had been trapped for approximately 8 hours and the terrain was difficult to access. Our rescue team had to think on their feet with a last minute equipment transfer to a more suitab...le vehicle and successfully extracted the women through airbag inflation and stability chocking. Fortunately, the woman had no major injuries and went to Dandenong Hospital for treatment. Thank you to all of the emergency services involved for a successful rescue operation #WeWorkAsOne #VICSES #CFA #VICPOL #AmbulanceVictoria

12.01.2022 From Sunday 2nd August at 11:59pm face coverings will be mandatory across all of Victoria (including Regional Victoria) whenever you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason for not doing so. Further information can be found at: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

11.01.2022 This week is National Road Safety Week. Every year, approximately 1200 people are killed and another 44,000 are seriously injured on Australian roads. Traffic injury is the biggest killer of Australian children under 15 and the second-biggest killer of all Australians aged between 15 and 24. VICSES is the leading provider of Road Crash Rescue across Australia and we see first hand the impact of these (often preventable) incidences. ... These numbers are growing every year but can be changed if we choose to Drive So Others Survive. Watch the video below from ABC Goulburn Murray to see the impact of correctly loading a trailer on safety and vehicle control, then visit the Road Safety Week website to take the pledge to drive safely and learn more about what you can do to prevent these tragic statistics. https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/home/#home/pledge #VICSES #RoadCrashRescue #RoadSafetyWeek2020

10.01.2022 Victorians are doing it tough at the moment, and weve got a while to go before we can get back to the way things were. At VICSES our vision is simple: Safer communities - Together. Our volunteers are working day and night to keep supporting you, our community, when you need it the most. Victoria, we are with you all the way

09.01.2022 From 6pm tonight, Sunday 2 August, a State of Disaster will be declared in the state of Victoria. From 11:59pm Wednesday 5 August, stage 3 "stay at home" restrictions will be reintroduced to regional Victoria where there will again be only 4 reasons to leave home. Masks must be worn when doing so. For further information, visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

08.01.2022 VICSES is standing by to assist Ambulance Victoria and make sure you get the care you need in any emergency #WeWorkAsOne

08.01.2022 LANDSLIP - TURTONS CREEK ROAD Please be advised that Turtons Creek Road, between Central Road and Misery Creek Road, has been closed until further notice due to a landslip.

08.01.2022 Do your bit to help keep our emergency services personnel safe. If you're driving, remember to safely slow down to 40km when passing a stationary or slow-moving emergency vehicle. Pledge to drive so others survive this National Road Safety Week. Visit: www.roadsafetyweek.com.au #NRSW

07.01.2022 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM TO END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE As the world retreated inside homes due to the lockdown measures introduced to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, reports showed an alarming increase in the already existing pandemic of violence against women. According to the UN, Accompanying the crisis has been a spike in domestic violence reporting, at exactly the time that services, including rule of law, health and shelters, are being diverted to address the pandemic ... Respect Victoria is calling on us all to change that. Respect is is the theme of Respect Victoria’s 2020 campaign. This is a positive message that aims to support Victorian communities to engage in conversations about ‘respect’ what respect means to us, what respect looks like and how to put respect into practice, especially in the context of gender equality. The call to action is again Respect Women: Call It Out and the campaign encourages people to ‘call it out’ when they witness disrespect, sexism, harassment and abusive behaviours drivers that can lead to violence against women. You can make a difference. Take action during this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. Learn more at https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/16-days-activism-2020

07.01.2022 Thanks - to ALL of you. 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 our members contribute to VICSES to show your appreciation

07.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 Notification of Public Training Event TONIGHT Wednesday 29th July

06.01.2022 ADVICE - RIVERINE FLOOD Incident Location: South and West Gippsland Issue Date: Monday 27 July 2020, 01:53 pm Next Update: Tuesday 28 July 2020, 01:00 pm... This Flood Watch is being issued for West and South Gippsland Catchments. - Minor flooding may develop in the South Gippsland Rivers from Monday night. - A deepening low pressure system off the NSW coast is moving southwards during Monday and will bring widespread rain throughout Gippsland. Heavy falls are possible in the far east and about the southern slopes of the ranges. The low will start to weaken and move eastwards on Tuesday. - Catchments in West and South Gippsland are relatively wet. - Rainfall totals of 50-75 mm are forecast for East Gippsland and elevated parts of West and South Gippsland today. Isolated higher totals are possible, particularly in the far east of Gippsland. - With the forecast rainfall, river rises are expected and minor flooding may develop in the flood watch area from Monday night. Stay informed - monitor your local conditions and remain alert. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

05.01.2022 ALL CLEAR Initial Flood Watch - Gippsland River Catchments Minor flooding likely over the coming days for South Gippsland Rivers. Please stay informed of warnings and advice as per the link below. Stay safe, stay dry!

05.01.2022 A 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded offshore at Inverloch at 8:10am today at a depth of 10km. Did you feel the earth move? You can fill out a felt report at https://earthquakes.ga.gov.au/ #VICSES #FloodStormEmergency #Earthquake

03.01.2022 **UPDATE: Severe weather is no longer occurring in Victoria. This warning has been cancelled. Check http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ for latest information *...* A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS has been issued for people in parts of Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Issued at 6:01 pm Sunday, 27 December 2020. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Sunday. Squally winds with a cold front this afternoon and evening. Weather Situation: A cold front is moving across southern Victoria, with strong southwesterly winds developing in its wake. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50-60 km/h with peak gusts of around 100-110 km/h are likely about coastal areas areas of the Central and West & South Gippsland district over the next couple of hours. Winds are expected to ease by later this evening. Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Wonthaggi, Frankston and Rosebud. The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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 undercover 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, andwarnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline. http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

03.01.2022 A solemn day for VICSES, as we farewelled former Director Rhys Maggs AM with a Guard of Honour down Carpenter Street in Brighton. Rhys was instrumental in helpi...ng VICSES become a Statutory Authority, and proudly led the agency between May 1987 and August 2005. He will never be forgotten. Vale, Rhys Maggs (1942 - 2020).

02.01.2022 SES Leongatha Unit members spent several hours yesterday at Wilson's Promontory assisting Ambulance Victoria to evacuate a patient from the Sealers Cove walking track. Together with a Parks Victoria ranger and MICA wilderness paramedic we successfully located, secured and transported the patient down to the shoreline on a VICSES mule stretcher where they were evacuated via HEMS air ambulance to receive medical care for a fractured bone. Victoria Police Search and Rescue supported on standby and Coast Guard Port Welshpool assisted in transporting our emergency service members back to a more accessible location. #VICSES #EmergencyResponders #WeWorkAsOne

02.01.2022 Leongatha Fire Brigade are currently at Crightons Hills on Yarragon road with oil over the road. Please slow to 40kph when approaching. It is very slippery and very dangerous. Please take care on these bends.