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Crew of the CH47 Chinook helicopter have taken the opportunity to get to know the Victorian landscape – by day and night to build on their safety skills, and train in controlled circumstances.

A series of improvements have been made to the VicEmergency website, app and social media channels, in line with a national approach to emergency information and warnings.

The Victorian Government has launched a new Emergency Recovery Resource Portal (ERRP) providing guidance and information for the recovery sector.

EMV thanks everyone who shared their experiences from the June extreme weather event in Victoria with our Learning Review.

Emergency management and community organisations have received $3.2 million in funding to strengthen their response to natural disasters.

Fast-running grassfires will be a risk across Victoria this summer, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook released yesterday.

Victoria is today celebrating Wear Orange Wednesday, thanking thousands of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers for contribution.

Sunday, 16 May marked the start of the ‘Silence is Deadly’ smoke alarm campaign, an important message from the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Fire Recue Victoria (FRV), urging all Victorians to install interconnected smoke alarms in their homes.

In recognition of National Volunteer Week (17-23 May), the emergency management sector is celebrating those who help protect communities and deliver emergency management services across Victoria.

If you, your community, or your organisation has helped to make the community safer, more connected, and better prepared for disasters and emergencies, consider applying for this year’s Resilient Australia Awards.