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The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based, professional emergency services organisation. We are here to ensure the safety of Victorian communities by responding to emergencies and disasters across the state. For further information, including current emergency information, please visit www.ses.vic.gov.au.

14/10/2026

Here’s a question to ask your colleagues, friends or family today: Do you know what to do if an earthquake hits?

You might be surprised by the answers!

With the Great ShakeOut happening tomorrow, there’s no better time to get your school or workplace involved and make sure more Victorians know what to do.

It only takes a couple of minutes to register, and there’s still time to take part!
Practise Drop, Cover and Hold On this Thursday.

Register via the link in our bio.

Hey....did you know there was another small earthquake recorded by Geoscience Australia this morning? A magnitude 2.0 ea...
13/10/2026

Hey....did you know there was another small earthquake recorded by Geoscience Australia this morning? A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded at 4:31am today with an epicentre approx 18km West of Omeo at 10km depth.
Fortunately there were no felt reports or damage reported.

With the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill only two days away, why not get the gang together and register your own earthquake drill here: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/great-shakeout-earthquake-drill

Know what to do when an earthquake occurs:
DROP to the ground.
COVER under a sturdy piece of furniture and protect your head and neck.
HOLD ON until the shaking stops.

If you require SES assistance please call 132 500. For more information, visit earthquakes.ga.gov.au.

VICSES was pleased to join our emergency service partners today for the launch of Victoria’s aviation fleet this higher-...
13/10/2026

VICSES was pleased to join our emergency service partners today for the launch of Victoria’s aviation fleet this higher-risk weather season.

In addition to our primary role in floods, storms and rescues, VICSES also supports the fire agencies during bushfires through incident management, operational support, logistics and emergency communications, helping strengthen emergency response across the state.

With summer approaching, our volunteers and staff stand ready to support Victorian communities whenever they're needed. Play your part and prepare now.

Great to celebrate the successful projects to be funded through the 2026/27 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Progr...
13/10/2026

Great to celebrate the successful projects to be funded through the 2026/27 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) at this week’s announcement. The program helps our crews get the equipment and resources they need to get the job done.

👏 Our SES Whitehorse Unit is among the recipients, receiving a new Ford Ranger 4WD twin cab ute, three automated external defibrillators and new first aid kits.

From vehicles to vital operational equipment, VESEP helps equip our volunteers to respond when their communities need them most.

A big thank you to our incredible volunteers for everything you and their communities who helped raise their one third contributions. 🧡

Today marks the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, and this year’s theme is ‘resilience starts at home’. We ...
12/10/2026

Today marks the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, and this year’s theme is ‘resilience starts at home’.

We know that understanding how to prepare your home for emergencies is key to keeping yourself and your loved ones safe. Things like keeping your gutters clean and trimming your trees can go a long way in preparing you for a storm or flood.

For tips on preparing your home for a storm visit: www.ses.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/campaigns/are-you-storm-ready

12/10/2026

Our VICSES boat trainers recently joined Williamstown Swimming & Life Saving Club on Port Phillip Bay to exchange knowledge, explore different techniques and see how their crews operate in the bay’s unique conditions.

With warmer weather approaching and more Victorians heading out onto our waterways, opportunities like this strengthen the connections and capabilities that help keep our communities safe.

Thanks to Williamstown Swimming & Life Saving Club for having us on board! 🚤🧡☀️

A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded by Geoscience Australia at around 5:51pm this evening, with an epicentre near Wa...
11/10/2026

A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded by Geoscience Australia at around 5:51pm this evening, with an epicentre near Warragul.
At this stage there has been 1 felt report and no requests for assistance have been recorded by Triple Zero Victoria at this time.
For SES assistance, call 132 500.
For more information or to log a felt report, visit earthquakes.ga.gov.au

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded by Geoscience Australia at around 10:08pm this evening, with an epicentre near L...
08/10/2026

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded by Geoscience Australia at around 10:08pm this evening, with an epicentre near Leongatha.

At this stage there have been 67 felt reports, and no requests for assistance.

For SES assistance, call 132 500.

For more information or to log a felt report, visit earthquakes.ga.gov.au

It’s the last day of Elmore Field Days 2026! Our VICSES volunteers have had a great time at the event, connecting with t...
08/10/2026

It’s the last day of Elmore Field Days 2026! Our VICSES volunteers have had a great time at the event, connecting with the community and sharing information on how to prepare for emergencies.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with our volunteers and learn more about the important role VICSES plays in supporting communities across Victoria. 🧡

Next Thursday is the Great ShakeOut, a global earthquake drill held each year to raise awareness around earthquake safet...
07/10/2026

Next Thursday is the Great ShakeOut, a global earthquake drill held each year to raise awareness around earthquake safety.

If you are inside when the ground starts to shake you need to:
⬇️ DROP to the ground under a sturdy table
🙆 COVER your head and neck
🤛 HOLD ON to the table leg until the shaking stops

If you can’t get under a table, drop to the ground, or brake your wheelchair or walker if you are using one. Then cover your head and neck with a pillow, book or whatever is available until the shaking stops.

Did you know that in 2021, we experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in north-east Victoria, with over 35,000 felt reports? This quake caused widespread power outages and building damage. Only 3% of people knew to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON to stay safe when the earthquake hit – a statistic that makes us tremble.

We also experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake just recently on 3 October, with over 20,000 felt reports.

Make sure you’re prepared for the next earthquake. Register your school, workplace or community group to spend just 60 seconds practising DROP, COVER, HOLD ON as part of the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on 15 October here: ses.vic.gov.au/great-shakeout-earthquake-drill

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Southbank, VIC
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