Victoria faces flash flooding as wild weather hits
Many Victorian residents are currently facing the traumatic impacts of extreme weather and flooding throughout the state, with thousands also experiencing ongoing power outages.
State emergency services are urging Victorians to be prepared and stay alert ahead of heavy rainfall and flood risks across the state this week. Emergency relief is on standby for vulnerable communities.
You can prepare for potential emergencies by having enough supplies on hand to last for up to 72 hours. It’s also a good idea set up a support network with friends, family, neighbours and your local council.
Our emergency services are ready – we need Victorians to be ready too. Create an emergency plan, keep updated with the latest advice and make sure you’ve got a support network to keep safe.
— Premier Daniel Andrews
Stay informed
If you’re currently impacted by this extreme weather event, it’s vital that you know what to do. Remember: for life-threatening emergencies, always call Triple Zero (000) first.
To stay up to date with weather warnings and other updates, regularly monitor the following sites:
- Get the latest information from the State Emergency Service (SES), and check their Flood guides if you’re in a flood-prone or high-alert location.
- If you need to travel by road, check the VicTraffic website before you leave home. Several roads are already heavily impacted by flooding.
- The VicEmergency website hosts maps of affected regions and evacuation warnings for all regions in Victoria.
- The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) provides the most current weather information, including incidents and flood warnings for Victoria.
What to do if you’re currently affected
Deakin is committed to supporting all students and staff affected by natural disasters.
If you or your family has been impacted by this extreme weather event, we can provide a variety of assistance, including financial help, replacement of lost essentials (such as books and laptops), flexibility with study deadlines and counselling support.
Our Natural Disaster Assistance Packages include a personal combination of support services tailored to your needs – learn more and apply now.
If you need further specific help, here’s what to do:
- Explore the range of financial assistance available.
- If you can’t get to classes or need extra time for an assignment or assessment, please contact your unit chair as soon as you’re able.
- If you can’t complete an assessment task, check the eligibility and application process for special consideration.
- Make use of our student health and wellbeing services – our counsellors provide free and confidential psychological support, and our multifaith chaplains offer compassionate support to all students (you don’t have to be religious).
- Affected international students are encouraged to seek advice and support from a Student Adviser by contacting Student Central.
Thank you
We say an enormous thank you to the brave emergency service workers and many volunteers who risk their lives to protect people, homes and land.
Donate today
You can help to make a difference – contribute to the Victorian storm and flood recovery by donating to the Red Cross.