SES Erica Unit

02/04/2026

If you’ve ever considered becoming a VICSES volunteer, come on down to our upcoming Information Session. It's the perfect time to learn about the ways you can support our community during storms, floods, rescues, and more!

📅 When: Saturday 11 April
⏰ Time: 10:00am-11:30am
📍 Location: 1A Lehmann Court, Rawson

We can't wait to meet you.

Find out more and apply: www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us

25/03/2026

We’re on the lookout for local legends! Come join the SES Erica Unit team – no experience needed, just a willingness to help.

If you want to learn new skills in a supportive environment, form lasting friendships and make a real difference in your community, you can do so by becoming a VICSES volunteer. 🧡

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07/05/2025

We’re on the lookout for local legends! Come join the SES Erica Unit team – no experience needed, just a willingness to help.

If you want to learn new skills in a supportive environment, form lasting friendships and make a real difference in your community, you can do so by becoming a VICSES volunteer. 🧡

Find out more and apply here: www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us

12/08/2022

02/08/2022

**This Watch & Act was updated at 3.35pm.**

Stay up to date at: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

WATCH & ACT - SEVERE WEATHER - Prepare To Take Shelter
Incident Location: Central Highlands, Dandenong Ranges and Great Dividing Range
Issue Date: Tuesday 02 August 2022, 01:39 pm
Next Update: Wednesday 03 August 2022, 07:00 am

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for people in Central, South West, North Central and parts of East Gippsland, North East, West and South Gippsland, Wimmera and Northern Country Forecast Districts.

- A cold front will enter the state late on Tuesday, continuing into Wednesday.
- Showers and thunderstorms are likely along with north-westerly winds.
- Damaging winds averaging 65 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h over elevated areas are forecast.
- Locally destructive winds with peak gusts of around 130 km/h are possible over Alpine peaks from early Wednesday morning.
- Damaging wind conditions are expected to ease during Wednesday afternoon.
- A further front may lead to increased winds in south-west and Alpine areas late Wednesday.

Prepare to take shelter and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Hazards include trees down, fallen power lines, debris and floodwater.

05/06/2022

This mornings call out was a tad chilly 🥶 we were happy to help out and ensure south face road was safe and clear for all the tourists heading up to Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort today

01/06/2022

Please take note if you plan to travel to our area

22/09/2021

Aftershocks have been reported after this morning's earthquake. If an earthquake occurs, it's important that you know what to do: Drop, cover and hold on. For more information, visit our website: www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/emergencies/earthquake