Travellers are encouraged to plan ahead and be prepared for changing conditions this upcoming long weekend, especially when camping or 4WDing. Flooding can remain days or weeks after the storm has passed. For 'Flood and storm affected parks' 👉 fal.cn/3t7Jg

We're grateful to the emergency services who were (luckily) nearby when a 10-year-old boy was trapped in a stormwater drain - a timely reminder to never enter flood waters.

#VicFloods #WeWorkAsOne

While the horses can tear up the track for Melbourne Cup, roads in state forests need to stay in good condition.

Regional flooding has impacted forests, so if you’re planning to go offroad this weekend, stay safe and obey all closures.

Check: mapshare.vic.gov.au/webmap/publica…

If you’re heading out into nature this long weekend, preparation is key. For info and updates on closures to flood and storm damaged parks, forests and roads, visit fal.cn/3t3sp #PuttingSafetyFirst

Following flooding, storms and above-average rain, make sure you have the most up-to-date information about forest, road and visitor site closures if you’re planning a regional get-away this long weekend. ffm.vic.gov.au/media-releases…

Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) is supporting the clean-up and recovery work for communities affected by #VicFloods . Their key purpose is to help the community recover quickly and successfully.

Learn more about this new agency's role at vic.gov.au/october-2022-f…

#WeWorkAsOne

Thank you to our ForestFireManagement crew members who helped set up Base Camps at the Bendigo Showgrounds in record time. This is providing vital temporary accommodation to flood-affected people from Rochester and surrounds with kitchen, laundry and children's facilities. #VicFloods

This video promotes the great work on-ground and air crews are doing to collect data to provide agencies with the information required for response and recovery efforts in flood affected communities.

Don't drive through floodwater. Floods can cause potholes and road damage. If you can't see the road, you can't see the damage.

Since 13 October, over 42,000 potholes have been patched to help you get back on the road.

Do 👏 not 👏 remove 👏 barriers 👏

Not all road closures are manned. If you do encounter signage or barriers in place, please obey them. Barriers blocking access to roads should not be moved as road closures are in place for safety reasons.

We have completed the ignition of #PlannedBurning north-east of #Anglesea . You may continue to see smoke in the days ahead. Thanks to the local community for your understanding. Updates at: vic.gov.au/plannedburns #FFMVic

People in #Anglesea may see smoke on today as our crews carry out #PlannedBurning . See details at vic.gov.au/plannedburns #FFMVic

#Lifesaver30 continues to fly missions in the Shepparton area; supporting the work of Victoria Police, VICSES News and Life Saving Victoria teams on the ground #weworkasone EMV

There are many women who volunteer as part of their local VICSES unit in regional and rural Victoria. Today, we recognise their amazing dedication and contributions as part of our communities.

CFA crews across the state are supporting our VICSES News colleagues prepare and respond to widespread flooding.
Work will continue through the weekend and into next week.

Please continue to follow advice on the VicEmergency website
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

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Three people have been fined a combined total of more than $2400 after our officers caught them illegally felling and taking timber near Warracknabeal.

More than 30 mature red gums have been found cut down and we are continuing to monitor the area for other offenders.

Well – we’ve been busy. As at 7:30am, in the past 24 hours we’ve responded to over 2,660 requests for assistance, with river levels still rising and many communities impacted across the state (1/2).

Our crews are on standby and ready to support VICSES News in responding to Victorians in need, including at Monash. Stay safe in this #BigWet ; never enter flood waters. #WeWorkAsOne

This is a message that could save your life: Never, EVER enter floodwater.

In the past 24 hours, emergency services have been called to 119 flood rescues, and we don't want you to be next.

Do not enter floodwater on foot, on a bike or in any other way.

VICSES News