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23.01.2022 Know your Weather -> Know your Risk Intelligence from the Bureau of Meteorology indicates the possibility of significant rainfall in East Gippsland commencing today leading to flooding. We have provided some information to help prepare community to make informed decisions.... Flood information: For river heights go to www.bom.gov.au or phone 1300 659 217. For urgent animal welfare issues phone Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or your local vet. Local Flood Guides and Flood Emergency Plan please visit - https://www.ses.vic.gov.au//y/east-gippsland-shire-council Emergency contacts: For life threatening emergencies phone Triple Zero (000). For flood and storm emergency assistance from the SES phone 132 500. Stay informed: Go to www.emergency.vic.gov.au. Tune into ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV. Phone the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about preparedness on 1800 226 226 (freecall). People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677. For help with English, phone the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number. Download the VicEmergency app or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#vicfloods) or Facebook.

23.01.2022 ROAD NOW OPEN - 09:45hrs ALERT - INCIDENT - 14KM EAST OF ORBOST SAT 11th APRIL We are currently responding to an incident 14km East of Orbost. ... The highway is reported to be closed. Slow Down and drive safely in this weather. Will update further when known.

22.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/616629031700387/posts/2554967277866543?sfns=mo

21.01.2022 Hello Gippsland Communities Due to the nature of COVID-19, in recent times we’d taken a break from face-to-face skills maintenance and training to focus only on... responding to emergencies. From this week, you might see us back out training in small groups to ensure we have the essential skills and capability required to respond. Activities you will see our members in the community undertaking training include: Crew Member Training Storm and Water Damage Flood Focused Skills Rescue Boat Operations Road Crash Rescue Technical Rescue Land Based Swift Water Rescue & Rope Rescue Fitness Tests including Pack Hike & Swim Tests 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. Thank you VICSES Gippsland

21.01.2022 A Minor Flood Warning has been issued for the Snowy River Catchment Issued at 16:55hrs Sunday 16th August 2020

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16.01.2022 Have you thought of becoming a VICSES Volunteer? www.ses.vic.gov.au/volunteer

15.01.2022 Orbost VICSES Unit is now Recruiting for community minded members. Do you have 3 hours a week to assist your community? https://vimeo.com/342154015

14.01.2022 Its that time of year and you should be preparing just in case

14.01.2022 A snapshot of some ways we support our community. If you would like more information on the Orbost SES Unit, please contact the region at: [email protected]

13.01.2022 WEATHER UPDATE - Sunday 9th August Thankfully for Gippsland we didnt receive what was predicted with Rain as you can see in the below that is impacting Canberra. If this system had of been 100km Lower we would have been in a different situation.... A big thank you to teams that have traveled across the State to support our Gippsland Community. Of note was the positioning of Specialist Rescue Teams (Land Based Swift Water Rescue) from Melbourne and Hume Regions in Orbost and Cann River. A dynamic environment given COVID-19 and as an Emergency Service Organisation the actions we have had in place ensure the risk to community transmission is as low as reasonably practicable. https://www.facebook.com/413506905444021/posts/3048718795256139/?d=n

12.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsCaj-s8pJE#action=share

11.01.2022 Just a snippet of how we help to support our community.

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09.01.2022 VICSES Orbost Unit are seeking a community-minded person to take on the role of Controller with the State Emergency Service in Orbost. Key aspects of this role: - Lead and inspire a group of dedicated volunteers - Gain new skills in a supportive, team environment... - Career-advancing role with full training and mentoring provided - Provide a meaningful contribution to the safety of your community - No prior operational experience required - Functions include: overall accountability for management of the unit; work closely with VICSES staff and unit management team in business planning; oversee volunteers and other functions within the unit For more information, contact our Regional Head Office on (03) 9256 9400 or email [email protected] Applications close Wednesday 5th August 2020

08.01.2022 Can you see the hidden danger in this photo. Although it is a great view be sure to turn your headlights on. Photo by Robbie Beel @ Newmerella

08.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/100025073289509/posts/339701363542304?sfns=st

06.01.2022 Safety Drives Our Decisions It has been a busy day. Up to our 3rd Incident for the day. This one was to assist with flooding from a property in Waiwera. ... We were unable to make it any further as the road was cut off by floodwaters. A few key take aways: 1) Safety is our Priority - Us, Our Team & Our Community 2) If it is flooded forget it 3) Think outside the box - how else can we access, what other Emergency Services could assist!

06.01.2022 Know your weather, Know your risk! https://www.facebook.com/513636732060838/posts/3230822427008908/?d=n

05.01.2022 VICSES Orbost Unit - Essential Training Happy Sunday everyone in Orbost and Surrounding Communities. You may have noticed Our teams out and about recently in the Community climbing on things and cutting stuff up. ... We are happy to advise that we are able to undertake essential activities and this includes skills maintenance. We are out again today! if you spot us grab a pic and post it here.. Keep your eyes peeled and if you are intrigued feel free to ask what we are up too! Post away :)

05.01.2022 From our partners at FFMV. Tune into your local Emergency Broadcaster or VicEmergency for the latest details https://www.facebook.com/961133697304274/posts/2078571745560458?sfns=st

04.01.2022 If you know something, say something! https://www.facebook.com//a.4270924810089/809230366128487

02.01.2022 INCIDENT REPORT Sunday 11th October 12:52hrs Assist Ambulance - Patient Extraction Raymond Creek Falls... Available 24/7 to assist our community. Thanks also to Orbost Fire Brigade for assembling a crew as well. Thankfully we were not required on this occasion.

01.01.2022 https://youtu.be/qBk91DDAD_o