Tim Wiebusch

Chief Officer, Victoria SES. Supporting dedicated VICSES members working as one to protect the community. Official account @vicsesnews

[VICSES News @vicsesnews]

Landslide - Advice for the Great Alpine Road, Harrietville to Hotham Heights. For more info: https://t.co/RxX64d2mom #viclandslide

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

A minor earthquake has occurred near WOODEND - only call 132 500 or 000 if there is an emergency situation. If you felt the earthquake you can lodge a felt report through GeoScience Australia

[EarthquakesGA @EarthquakesGA]

Region: Woodend, VIC
Mag: 3.2
UTC: 2024-11-15 23:45:47
Lat: -37.42, Lon: 144.40
Dep: 1km
For more info and updates, or if you felt this earthquake, go to https://t.co/jk2nsdiUj8

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

A big shout out to the team from the #RUOK2024 Conversation Convoy for partnering with our @vicsesnews Health and Well-being team today to remind us that a simple conversation can make such a difference, not just on R U OK day, but any day. #TogetherWeAreVICSES

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

A great privilege to be part of the opening of @vicsesnews Mildura Unit’s significant expansion & partial refurb of existing areas of their LHQ with our partner agencies this afternoon. Celebrations made even more special with the wives of two founding members participating.

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

across the Nth West, with multiple members having deployed across our state & even interstate.

Plenty of laughs. A special shout out to Les Blair on 40 years and his wife Lynn on 35 years of dedicated service to their community - incredible commitment.

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

A real pleasure and privilege to be part of yesterday’s Loddon and Mallee Unit Area Group Awards ceremony at Inglewood.

Delighted to recognise over 225 years of dedicated and diligent service, from 5+ years to 40+ years, to Victoria State Emergency Service and communities

[VICSES News @vicsesnews]

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred 2kms east of Strathbogie at 11:56pm on Sunday 8 September with 128 felt reports and no reports of damages to buildings or infrastructure. If you require SES assistance please ring 132 500. For more information, visit: https://t.co/BfEDYftody

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

Thanks for your amazing work. Great to be able to get out & about today with @NSWSES Supt Dadley & thank NSW SES crews & our members & support agencies at Emerald Unit & DCP, Pakenham DCP, Warragul ICC & Unit with the Energy Minister, Morwell DCP, Gippsland RCC, Leongatha

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

Well what a week it’s been! Over 9,000 RFA & 5,000+ of those since Sunday 7pm. Tonight we have under 200 RFA to go. Extraordinary commitment by our @vicsesnews members supported by @NSWSES, @CFA_Updates, @FFMVic, @FireRescueVic, VICPOL and local governments across the state.

[7NEWS Melbourne @7NewsMelbourne]

DEVELOPING: Melbourne has been hit hard by destructive winds in a wild 24 hours that forced schools shut and left almost 200 thousand homes and businesses without power. https://t.co/Zta5JBf8ps @ainsleykoch #7NEWS

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

emergency services, CFA, FFMV and FRV for a huge effort as we’ve tackled over 4,500 RFA since 7pm on Sunday - less than 1,000 to go! A particular shout out to those who have deployed out of area.

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

Terrific to have the support of 29 @NSWSES members arriving on the last two flights into Melbourne this evening ahead of 5 crews supporting Gippsland and 4 crews supporting southern metro from later this morning.

Thanks to our amazing @vicsesnews members m along with our partner

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

Now is the time to be Storm Ready - avoid unnecessary travel and avoid parking under trees if you can … winds picking up already in the south west … strongest winds midnight onwards

[9News Melbourne @9NewsMelb]

Victorians are being warned to brace for one of the worst weather events of the year - equivalent to a category three cyclone.

Wild winds are expected to lash our state tonight, with the SES urging people to avoid travel and to work from home tomorrow. @LanaMurphy #9News

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

There have been very few felt reports and @vicsesnews is not anticipating any damage reports.

[VICSES News @vicsesnews]

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake at a 3km depth has been recorded this morning, with an epicentre at Hamilton. The earthquake occurred at 5:09am. For SES assistance please ring 132 500. For more information, visit: https://t.co/cN9vhwkQEX

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

Are you Storm Ready?
Take care on our roads for fallen trees and debris

[7NEWS Melbourne @7NewsMelbourne]

DEVELOPING: The strongest cold front of winter is roaring across the state tonight with potentially damaging winds expected. https://t.co/5zYfOfFT4D @BlakeJohnson #7NEWS

[VICSES News @vicsesnews]

Flash Flood - Watch and Act for Bendigo. You should Stay Indoors. For more info: https://t.co/FI5YBKpbH1 #vicfloods

[Bureau of Meteorology, Australia @BOM_au]

Severe Weather Update: Severe #thunderstorms for #Melbourne & much of #Victoria today, possible across broader parts of the south-east. Video current: 1pm AEST 25 August 2024.

Latest forecasts & warnings: https://t.co/4W35o8iFmh or the BOM Weather app.

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

Be Storm Safe this afternoon as severe
Thunderstorms cross parts of our state

[VICSES News @vicsesnews]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall.

For people in parts of Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Stay informed: https://t.co/U2WKNw7RUw

[VicEmergency @vicemergency]

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast possible Severe Thunderstorms for the majority of Victoria.

Damaging and destructive winds and large hail is possible.

You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

[Tim Wiebusch @VICSESChief]

Terrific to join Emerg Services Minister Symes, UC John & the team at @vicsesnews Kilmore Unit yesterday to announce the securing of land next to their existing site along with launching the design & construction phases of the Unit’s new state-of-the-art headquarters due mid’26.