The Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is the agency responsible for emergencies such as floods and storms, earthquakes, tsunamis, general rescue and road rescue in certain locations.
VICSES is also a total emergency management organisation that incorporates all phases of an emergency including preparedness, response and recovery. Through its FloodSafe and StormSafe Community Education programs, VICSES helps prepare communities for flood or storm events.
In addition to donating their time to respond to emergencies, over 1450 VICSES volunteers in central Melbourne attend a variety of community events and provide valuable information and advice on how people can be better prepared for emergencies. This commitment is shared by over 5500 volunteers across Victoria.