Severe weather event
Daniela DE MARTINO (Monbulk) (16:42): The Dandenong Ranges was hit once again this month with wild weather, with several landslips, flooding and trees down owing to heavy rain and high winds. Whilst not as severe as the February event, the recent weather has once more highlighted the indispensable role of emergency service volunteers. They work day and night, often in dangerous conditions, to provide critical assistance, perform rescues, clear debris and restore calm in the aftermath of storms. The Yarra Ranges was identified in the Climate Council and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action’s report Too Close to Home as the second-most vulnerable local government area to disasters across our nation. So it is unsurprising that Emerald SES has consistently been one of the busiest units in Victoria over the past decade. On behalf of all the residents of the district of Monbulk I would like to send our heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation to our SES and CFA volunteers and all first responders for their tireless efforts over those difficult days.