Melton and Bacchus Marsh State Emergency Service (SES) units have been out on their feet to help those impacted by the recent extreme wind and rain.
From 7pm on Sunday, September 1, to 4pm Tuesday, September 3, Melton crews were paged to respond to 41 requests for assistance (RFAs), of which 26 were related to trees down and 14 for building damage.
The Bacchus Marsh unit attended 20 RFAs during the same period, with 14 of those for trees down and six for building damage.
VICSES state agency commander Alistair Drayton commended responding crews on braving the unsavoury conditions.
“Our VICSES volunteers have provided tremendous support to communities across Victoria over the last week, in the face of a weather pattern which has caused damage and destruction to many, and they will continue to support those communities as they recover from these storms,” he said.
Mr Drayton said residents should be proactive in the face of changing weather patterns in the coming months.
“As we enter the warmer spring months, Victorians should ensure they are prepared for both spring and summer storm conditions, by developing an emergency plan and securing all loose items which would be turned into projectiles in the event of a storm emergency.”
