SES OTWAY UNIT in Lavers Hill, Victoria | Community organisation

SES OTWAY UNIT

Locality: Lavers Hill, Victoria

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 8-14 Lavers Hill Cobden Road 3237 Lavers Hill, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Today is WOW Day! Wear Orange Wednesday. It’s all about recognising & celebrating thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time to local communities. Share the love today by wearing a touch of orange, post a message to social media with the hashtag #ThankYouSES and #WOWDay. Boots & Zepha are showing their support for The SES today and don’t they look smart

24.01.2022 Great photo taken yesterday of our unit Controller in the middle Billy McNamara and our four newly qualified General Rescue members- Dan Mckeag, John Hawker, Raphael Wickham and Rafal Bara. Well done on becoming official General Rescue Volunteers. Thank you to all involved in the course, thank you to the Colac SES for your hospitality and for hosting the assessment at your Head Quarters.... Also a big welcome to our new members fantastic effort everyone.

23.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has today released preliminary findings into the Geelong severe weather event on Wednesday, which was most likely a tornado It gener...ated winds of up to 160 km/h, with VICSES volunteers responding to over 200 requests for assistance in the area. Photographer Anette Kelly took an incredible photo of the system as it travelled through Lara. #ThankYouSES

22.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING It is going to get really windy this afternoon! Please stay safe everyone and drive to the conditions. Theres also snow down to 500m tomorrow!!! For more info- http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

21.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came along to the Lavers Hill Community Fire Refuge open day on Saturday. We had demonstrations from Otway Rural Fire brigade, Otway SES and Ambulance Victoria. The community got too see these agencies showcase their knowledge and skills and had an opportunity to have a look around the Community Fire Refuge building. We also had a sausage sizzle and a catch up with the wonderful Otway people. Thank you to everyone involved in the event and to the Community members who could be there. What a great day !

21.01.2022 This week is National Volunteer Week! A big Thank you to every VICSES Volunteer and to all the wonderful people who Volunteer their time to help others. #NVW2020

21.01.2022 Landslide this morning @ Ferguson on Colac Lavers Hill road. You never know whats around the corner !

20.01.2022 Tomorrow, Friday, 20th December 2019 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alig...ht in the open air from 12:01 AM on Friday, 20 December 2019 until 11:59 PM Friday, 20 December 2019. Fire Danger ratings are at very high and above across the state. Check what you can and cant do on a day of Total Fire Ban: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

17.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

16.01.2022 A message of thanks from our friend Mike Larkan from 10 News First Melbourne for our amazing volunteers this Wear Orange Wednesday #thankyouSES

15.01.2022 Thunderstorms and high winds are on their way please see link below for more info http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21033.shtml There is also a few fires burning in the area please monitor the VicEmergency app for updates and advice regarding fires - link http://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ .... For flood & storm emergency call 132 500. For other life threatening emergencies call 000.

15.01.2022 To all the Dads out there Happy Fathers Day ! Have a great day everyone.

15.01.2022 Take care on the roads in the Otway’s today

14.01.2022 Tree blocking whole road this morning @ Dehnerts track, Beech Forest. For flood and storm response call 132 500. For life threatening emergencies call 000.

14.01.2022 We have had some wild weather over the past 24 hours and theres more coming! keep warm and stay safe everyone. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

13.01.2022 More severe weather forecasted for tomorrow. For more info: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

12.01.2022 Severe winds and hail on the ridge! Make sure trampolines, outdoor furniture and loose items in your yard are secured and please drive safely.

11.01.2022 General rescue training tonight for our new members. Thank you to Melanie Gill the South West Region Community Resilience Co-ordinator for coming and visiting us all, was lovely to meet you.

09.01.2022 Today is WOW Day! Wear Orange Wednesday. Its all about recognising & celebrating thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time to local communities. Share the love today by wearing a touch of orange, post a message to social media with the hashtag #ThankYouSES and #WOWDay. Boots & Zepha are showing their support for The SES today and dont they look smart

09.01.2022 The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees; * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony; * Keep clear of fallen power lines; ... http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

08.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone Have a happy and safe day.

08.01.2022 Did you know this? If you didnt you are actually in the majority. Lets change that! Pass it on. Even on the other side of a solid w...hite line, you still need to gradually slow to 40km/h when passing an emergency service vehicle with flashing red, blue or purple lights. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2SEypW2 See more

07.01.2022 From administration and community engagement to flood and storm rescues, theres a role for everyone at VICSES. Join us: www.ses.vic.gov.au/volunteer

06.01.2022 All welcome to the official Community Fire Refuge opening day Saturday 14th September 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm. We hope to see you there.

06.01.2022 To all the Mums out there, Happy Mother’s Day

05.01.2022 General Rescue training for new members tonight & Road Crash revision. Great work tonight Otway crew.

05.01.2022 Well done John Hawker Charmers (aka Ticka). He spent the weekend in Bannockburn undertaking the Map & Navigation course.

05.01.2022 A very lucky escape

05.01.2022 Wishing all the Dads out there a Happy Fathers Day.

04.01.2022 To all the Mums out there, Happy Mothers Day