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25.01.2022 Want to be on time tomorrow, don't forget to wind your clock forward.

25.01.2022 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

23.01.2022 Warragul SES Unit recruiting soon. Up for a rewarding challenge. Enquire now www.ses.vic.gov.au/volunteer

18.01.2022 As part of your emergency kit, don’t forget to include a change of clothes. Consider the seasons and the durability of your items, and don’t forget hats, sunscreen and insect repellent!

18.01.2022 Get in early. Be prepared.

16.01.2022 R U OK day is September 10th. Check-in with your loved ones, family and friends.

16.01.2022 Weather Warning for tomorrow. September 2nd. Extreme high winds in Alpine areas and very high in other areas across most of Victoria.... Prepare early, secure outside items or put away. Don't park cars under/around trees. If you require SES for Flood or Storm related events please call 132500. All other emergencies call 000. Please stay safe.

15.01.2022 Severe weather for tomorrow, get out the raincoats and winter woolies. Be mindful of flash flooding. Take care.

14.01.2022 If you needed to evacuate your home, would you remember all of your important information, documentation and phone numbers? The Red Cross Rediplan can help you list what you’d need in an emergency. To download a RediPlan and get started, go to: www.redcross.org.au/prepare

14.01.2022 Please respect Regional Victoria and do the right thing.

12.01.2022 Do you know when emergencies are happening near you? By setting up notifications on the Vic Emergency App, you can stay informed wherever you are, no matter what you’re doing. Download the Vic Emergency App today and click on ‘Add a new watch zone’ to get started: www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

11.01.2022 General advise to the Community We have been advised that a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall for people in Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and parts of Northern Country Forecast Districts. Please prepare your home or business, secure any loose objects around your home, check your gutters Please

09.01.2022 A reminder that even with COVID-19 restrictions in place, DHHS has confirmed you can leave your home if you are impacted by an emergency. Think about where you would go, how you would get there and plan for that now. #vicses #planandprepare #staysafe

09.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS - For people in Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East and Wimmera Forecast Districts. SQUALLY CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN AND MOUNTAIN VICTORIA TUESDAY DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h are likely to develop about elevated areas (above 500m) overnight Monday night into Tuesday morning. DAMAGING WINDS are also possible about remain...ing areas of the warning area, developing about the southwest at first early Tuesday morning and extending to central parts later in the morning. These winds will most likely be associated with showers and/or thunderstorms. Winds will gradually ease from the west later on Tuesday, clearing the east of the state during Wednesday morning. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Traralgon and Moe. Check that items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. #prepare #staysafe #VICSES See more

08.01.2022 Wishing all Dads a Happy Fathers Day

07.01.2022 Check in with a mate, family, friend or a loved one. Ask the question.

06.01.2022 While starting your Spring cleaning, now is a good time to make sure your gutters and downpipes are clean. Its best to make sure they are clean before the rain comes and water starts flowing into the house.

05.01.2022 Notice for Severe Weather Sunday 30th Aug. Please follow directions and plan ahead.

05.01.2022 We know the number one cause of death during flooding is people attempting to drive through floodwater. It can take just 15 cm of water to float a small car. That’s the height of an average pen. Stay safe by never entering floodwater.

05.01.2022 Each year on 29 September, we pause to remember fallen police employees who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The service will remember and honour the lives the 23 Victoria Police officers, Protective Services Officers, Police Custody Officers, Victorian Public Service staff and Police Chaplains who died between 29 September 2019 and 29 September 2020.

05.01.2022 It’s important to have access to official emergency warnings and information, especially during the summer season. The Vic Emergency app combines up-to-date emergency warnings with rain radars, fire danger ratings, total fire bans, thunderstorm trackers, and more, for all of Victoria. You can also use it to set one or more ‘watch zones’ around your home, your workplace, or those of your loved ones to ensure you’re always notified when an emergency is happening near you. Vic Emergency app is free to download from iTunes or the Google Play store.

04.01.2022 It appears the storm front has passed Warragul to the North, but we should not be complainant with storm fronts things could change.

03.01.2022 Did you Know The VICSES Warragul Unit has a response area covering some 1716 km2. The Warragul Unit also has a satellite facility located at Drouin, approximately 10 minutes’ drive from the Local Head Quarters (LHQ). ... The Warragul Unit provides emergency assistance to the townships of; Warragul, Drouin, Trafalgar, Ellinbank, Ripplebrook, Jindivick, Thorpdale, Longwarry, Neerim, Loch Valley, Yarragon and surrounds. The Warragul Unit has provided 594 Request for Assistance to the community between 1 Jan & 27 Oct 2020 that is 2 requests for assistance per day. The VICSES Warragul Unit trains on Wednesdays, 7:30pm from the local headquarters at 160 Queen Street, Warragul VIC 3820.

02.01.2022 Family and friends play a critical support role for our volunteers. Whether it’s picking up the kids from school, heating up dinner, or being there for a hug after a long day your support means everything to us. This weekend on 14-15 November, we’re celebrating all the families and friends that support our volunteers to do what they do. Because at VICSES, we’re all family. #YourFamilyOurFamily

SES Warragul Unit | Emergency rescue service