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SES Foster Unit

Locality: Foster, Victoria

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 14-18 Pioneer St 3960 Foster, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Yesterday was wild and our crews were kept busy for most of the night assisting with calls for trees over the road and building damage. In the true spirit of #weworkasone it was all hands on deck with the South Gippsland Shire Council, VicRoads, VicPol, the CFA and our local community out to help each other and we would like to acknowledge the amazing work everyone did. The strongest wind gust recorded at Wilson’s Prom last night was 158km/hr and 122km/hr was recorded at Yana...kie. Please take care if you have to travel today as there may still be unreported trees over roads. For life threatening emergencies dial 000. For storm, flood & landslide assistance call 132 500.

25.01.2022 Now more than ever, it’s important to check in on how people are coping. This R U OKAY? Day, we’re highlighting the mental health of our volunteers and emergency service colleagues. Because even though we're always there to help our communities, it's important that we ask each other if we're OK too. More info on R U OKAY Day:... www.ruok.org.au/ See more

25.01.2022 Geoscience Australia has reported a 2.1 magnitude earthquake this evening (approx 5.18pm) out of Leongatha towards Stony Creek. It measured at a depth of 10km a...nd may have been felt across a number of nearby suburbs and towns. There are no reports of injuries or building damage. More info here: https://earthquakes.ga.gov.au/

24.01.2022 September 29th is National Police Remembrance Day. Today we remember all those who have given their lives to serve and protect our community and give thanks to all Victoria Police members who continue to serve. Victoria Police is inviting the community to join emergency services in paying tribute to fallen police officers through a special online memorial service via the Victoria Police YouTube, which will be available from 10am on 29 September 2020.... #WeWorkAsOne #victoriapolice

24.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in parts of East Gippsland, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

23.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there, from all of us at VICSES Foster Unit!

23.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central, South West and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland ...Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:06 am 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 around 100 km/h are likely to develop about Alpine areas in the east (above 1200m), the Grampians and parts of the southwest coast early Sunday morning. Damaging winds are then expected to extend across the central district, as well as elevated parts or warning area (above 600m) by late Sunday morning and then into southwest Gippsland by the 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. 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 pm AEST Saturday.

22.01.2022 Know what to do if your home is being threatened by major flooding and what we mean by ‘Bag It, Block It, Lift It and Leave’. ‘Bag it’ - by laying sandbags where water may get into your home. ‘Block it’ - by covering your toilet and drains to prevent back-flow ‘Lift-it’ by shifting valuables onto tables and benchtops Leave - leaving early to a family or friends house on higher ground.

22.01.2022 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.

22.01.2022 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/ See more

21.01.2022 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 S...ES 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

19.01.2022 VICSES is preparing for what could be a very wet Spring. We know a significant flood event is the last thing Victorian’s need in 2020, but we certainly need the Victorian community to prepare for the possibility over the coming months. We’re paying particular attention to late September and throughout October.... www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready

13.01.2022 We are taking a break from face-to-face training, recruitment and community engagement activities to make sure that our members are safe and healthy, so we can continue to respond to our community when required 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

12.01.2022 A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS has been issued for people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland ...Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:52 pm Thursday, 27 August 2020. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Thursday. Damaging winds about the divide and coast Thursday afternoon and evening. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Bairnsdale, Orbost and Falls Creek. Weather Situation: A cold front will move rapidly across Victoria Thursday afternoon and evening. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are currently occurring about elevated areas (above 600m) of Victoria. Peak gusts to 120 km/h are possible about the Alpine peaks. DAMAGING WINDS with peak gusts around 100 km/h are also possible about the southwest coast Thursday afternoon, contracting to central coasts during the early evening and the Gippsland coasts in the late evening. These winds are associated with the passage of a cold front and will have a rapid onset and will not persist for long, gradually easing following the passage of the front. Damaging winds will contract eastward later Thursday, easing below warning thresholds in the west during the late afternoon or early evening, central parts during the evening, and the East Gippsland coast by early Friday morning. Winds over the Northeast ranges will ease during Friday morning. In the last hour, Cape Otway has recorded a gust of 102 km/h, with 100km/h at Port Fairy. The Victoria 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 http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/, and warnings through VicEmergency http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

12.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:12 pm Wednesday, 26 August 2020. DAMAGING WINDS ABOUT THE DIVIDE AND COAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ Weather Situation: A cold front will move rapidly across Victoria Thursday afternoon and Evening. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop about elevated areas (above 600m) of Victoria late Thursday morning. Peak gusts to 120 km/h are possible about the Alpine peaks. DAMAGING WINDS with peak gusts around 100 km/h are also possible about the southwest coast Thursday afternoon, extending to central coasts later in the afternoon and the Gippsland coasts in the evening. These winds are associated with the passage of a cold front and will have a rapid onset and will not persist for long, gradually easing following the passage of the front. Damaging winds will contract eastward later Thursday, easing below warning thresholds in the west during the late afternoon or early evening, central parts during the evening, and the East Gippsland coast by early Friday morning. Winds over the Northeast ranges will ease during Friday morning. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Bairnsdale, Orbost and Falls Creek. 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 Wednesday.

12.01.2022 Know how to be ready for a flood before it happens. Know what you will do and where to get up to date information. You may not get an official warning to act.... www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready

11.01.2022 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

11.01.2022 There is a Severe Weather Warning in place for DAMAGING WINDS ABOUT SOUTHERN AND MOUNTAIN AREAS ON SUNDAY. For more information visit: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml... For life threatening emergencies dial 000 For flood, storm and landslide assistance call 132 500

11.01.2022 Remember, it can take as little as 15cm to float a car. That’s the size of an average pen. Our message is simple: Never drive through floodwater. https://youtu.be/t4ilUbMXZAQ

10.01.2022 The Victorian government has formal arrangements with a number of media outlets to broadcast emergency warnings and information to the community. Do you know the frequency of your local emergency broadcaster? You can find a list of authorised emergency broadcasters here: http://bit.ly/2rhFIWX

08.01.2022 We currently have crews out responding to a large number of requests for assistance, predominantly for trees over the road causing a traffic hazard. Please take care when driving as conditions are dangerous and remember to slow to 40km/hr if you see red and blue flashing lights. For life threatening emergencies dial 000... For flood and storm assistance call 132 500 See more

07.01.2022 Our volunteers play an integral role in supporting search and rescue operations for missing persons across Victoria. This National Missing Persons week, it’s a time for us, as a community, to come together and raise awareness of the issue of missing persons. It’s an issue that can affect anyone. You can find more information via the National Missing Persons website: missingpersons.gov.au/ ... #NMPW2020M The National Missing Persons Coordination Centre

06.01.2022 A lot of storm damage can be preventable if you take the steps to prepare your home. This weekend, why not take the time to clean your gutters, downpipes and drains to remove debris and leaf litter to prevent blockages.

05.01.2022 Reviewing your insurance cover ensures that in an emergency, the things that are most important to you are protected. Take steps to protect what’s important to you. Download the Red Cross ‘Get Prepared’ app or visit www.redcross.org.au to find out how.

03.01.2022 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

03.01.2022 Imagine this on a larger scale.. Landslides occur in many sizes and can impact an individual or whole communities. They can occur quickly or the ground can move for hours and days afterwards, so you need to be prepared.... If you come across a landslide that puts community at risk, phone VICSES on 132 500.