SES Gippsland Region

SES Gippsland Region Call 132500 for flood, storm, tsunami & landslide/earthquake emergency. Call 000 if life threatening

Are you in Gippsland, or planning to visit? Emergencies can happen at any time, so its best to make plans - even when yo...
26/03/2026

Are you in Gippsland, or planning to visit?

Emergencies can happen at any time, so its best to make plans - even when you don't think you'll need them.

⛅️Monitor weather conditions by checking the Bureau of Meteorology app or website, or calling 1300 659 210.

📱Stay informed of emergency warnings by downloading and checking the VicEmergency app or website, or by calling 1800 226 226, or by listening to ABC Gippsland or other emergency broadcasters.

🚙Plan your travel by checking road and traffic conditions at VicTraffic.

Call 132 500 for emergency assistance with storm or flood.
Call 000 to report all life threatening emergencies.

East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Latrobe City Council Baw Baw Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council

If you are travelling through Gippsland over the next few days, be aware that road conditions and closures may affect yo...
26/03/2026

If you are travelling through Gippsland over the next few days, be aware that road conditions and closures may affect your travel as some areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next few days.

Check for road closures at the VicTraffic website.

🚗Stay safe by not travelling through flood water.
🚙Flood water can contain unseen hazards such as mud, debris, fallen trees or damaged roads.
🚗It can take just 15cm to float a car.
🚙Tune in to ABC Gippsland or other local emergency broadcasters for information.

Check weather conditions, forecasts and warnings with the Bureau of Meteorology app or website.
Stay aware of emergency warnings with the VicEmergency app, website or by calling 1800 226 226.

For storm or flood related assistance call 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies call 000

East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council Baw Baw Shire Council

Storms can occur anywhere and at any time. They often bring strong winds, flash flooding, large hailstones and lightning...
25/03/2026

Storms can occur anywhere and at any time. They often bring strong winds, flash flooding, large hailstones and lightning.
They can cause major damage and put your life at risk.

🏠If you are inside during a storm:
Stay inside and away from windows until the conditions improve.

⛺️If you are outside during a storm:
Stay away from trees, damaged roads and powerlines.
Always assume damaged powerlines are live.

🚗If you are travelling during a storm:
Pull over in an area without trees, avoid drains or low lying areas and any damaged road surfaces. Plan to travel when the conditions improve.

📱Monitor weather conditions by checking the Bureau of Meteorology app or website, or calling 1300 659 210.

📱Stay informed of emergency warnings by downloading and checking the VicEmergency app or website, or by calling 1800 226 226, and by

📻Listening to ABC Gippsland or other emergency broadcasters.

East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Latrobe City Council Baw Baw Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council

Early preparation is the best defence against storms, which can bring strong wind and intense rainfall. 🏡️The Storm Safe...
25/03/2026

Early preparation is the best defence against storms, which can bring strong wind and intense rainfall.

🏡️The Storm Safety Checklist has actions you can take at home to prepare for a storm or damaging winds.

📱Stay informed – monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and emergency warnings through the VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).

For assistance with storm related damage, or fallen trees blocking access to your home you can call 132 500.
If you require assistance for a life threatening emergency call 000

East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Latrobe City Council Baw Baw Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council

05/03/2026

🚘Planning a road trip? A few simple steps can help keep you and your passengers safe on the roads.

🔸Plan ahead. Map out your trip, allow extra time, and build in regular breaks so you can stop, stretch and recharge.

🔸Rest before you go. Pack early, get a good night’s sleep, and start the day feeling fresh.

🔸Keep kids occupied. Long drives can be tiring for little ones — bring games, colouring in or a movie to keep them busy in the back seat.

🔸Stay focused. When you’re behind the wheel, driving is your number one priority. Avoid distractions and keep your attention on the road.

🔸Listen to your body. Yawning, rubbing your eyes or feeling restless are signs of fatigue. If you’re tired, don’t push through — pull over safely and take a break.

🧡 Safe travels, and look out for each other on the roads.

Many people watched the summer bushfires unfold and wondered what they could to do help. Victoria has arrangements in pl...
05/03/2026

Many people watched the summer bushfires unfold and wondered what they could to do help.
Victoria has arrangements in place to respond to all emergencies across the state. This summer, VICSES provided support to the agencies managing the bushfire response.
If you are interested in supporting your local communities during an emergency, consider becoming a volunteer with your local SES Unit in Gippsland.
For more information, head to https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us

04/03/2026

📣Hey Gippsland!
Many of our volunteer SES Units across the region are looking for members who can help to run our units. There are roles in:
🪪 Membership management
🗃️ Finance and Administration
🚚 Assets and Facilities
⛈️ Incident Management

👉For more information visit https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us/volunteer-opportunities

Victoria State Emergency Service's, SES Mallacoota Unit proudly hosted a dynamic multi agency exercise weekend at the pi...
26/02/2026

Victoria State Emergency Service's, SES Mallacoota Unit proudly hosted a dynamic multi agency exercise weekend at the picturesque location of the Mallacoota Lake system including Karbeethong and the Wallagaraugh River.

40 members of Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Surf Life Saving Australia, Victoria Police and Paynesville Water Police, CFA (Country Fire Authority), Ambulance Victoria, Emergency Management Victoria and Marine Search and Rescue participated in a weekend of immersive, technical and highly anticipated training.

⚓Day One
Crews started with vessel inductions and critical emergency drills including Man Overboard, Mayday, Abandon Ship and Fire on Board, creating confidence and reinforcing lifesaving procedures, while Ambulance Victoria provided a marine first aid session. Emergency Management Victoria used a fire simulator to create a realistic marine fire management session. CFA members were shown the effectiveness of travelling by boat when responding to the East side of the lakes, cutting down arrival time from 1 hour by vehicle to 15 minutes by boat. the areas across, before Paynesville Water Police put theory in action, leading a coordinated search and rescue exercise that explored the use of analogue search techniques on the lakes.

🛟Day Two
Crews built on the momentum, participating in a demonstration and real-time search and rescue scenario using the Furano System and showcasing how marine search units can enhance their search efforts by producing search patterns that combine critical data such as last known position, tides, winds and weather conditions.

Thank you to all the participating members and agencies, and to Mallacoota Unit Controller, Leo op den Brouw and Gippsland Operations Officer and Lead Trainer, Anthony Matters for providing an engaging training exercise that demonstrated the shared partnership and ongoing commitment of our Victorian emergency services to be skilled, ready and resourced to work as one, when responding to marine or coastal emergencies.

We also thank Brad and the team at Frenchy's for providing all of us with delicious, fresh and tasty food over the weekend.

Coast Guard Mallacoota VF15
Mallacoota Surf Life Saving
Mallacoota Fire Brigade
Eyewatch - East Gippsland Police Service Area

24/02/2026

An Advice Message - Stay Informed for Severe Weather has been issued for areas of Gippsland including Traralgon and Bairnsdale

Stay informed by checking weather conditions at Bureau of Meteorology app or website.
Receive emergency warnings with the VicEmergency app, website or by calling 1800 226 226.

For storm or flood assistance call 132 500.
For life‑threatening emergencies call 000.

Latrobe City Council
East Gippsland Shire Council

SES Morwell Unit
SES Bairnsdale Unit

24/02/2026

** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy to intense rainfall.
Issued: 9:09pm on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Where:
For people in parts of parts of parts of Central, Mallee, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland, East Gippsland and Northern Country Forecast Districts.

When:
A humid airmass is combining with the passage of a slow moving trough of low-pressure to generate severe thunderstorms this evening.

Situation:
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next hour in parts of the Central, North Central, West and South Gippsland and North East districts. Locations which may be affected include Mt Baw Baw.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mallee, North East, East Gippsland and Northern Country districts. Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Robinvale.

Impacts:
- 24.2 mm was recorded at Redesdale in the 30 minutes to 7:30pm.
- 26.8 mm was recorded at Kyabram in the 30 minutes to 6:45pm.

What you should do:
The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* 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.
* 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 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.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:10am Wednesday.

🌧 Heavy rainfall is forecast to hit parts Gippsland today.VICSES is the control agency for storms. Call VICSES on 132 50...
24/02/2026

🌧 Heavy rainfall is forecast to hit parts Gippsland today.

VICSES is the control agency for storms. Call VICSES on 132 500 during a storm emergency if:
🔸A tree has fallen and has caused structural damage to your home or vehicle.
🔸A tree or large branch has fallen and is preventing you from entering or leaving your home.
🔸There is damage to your roof, or it is leaking significantly.

For life threatening emergencies call triple-zero (000).

Address

Ust. Gippsland@ses. Vic. Gov. Au
Bairnsdale, VIC

Telephone

03 9256 9400

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