Emergency services volunteers
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:39): The flood events that hit Yea and surrounding areas in January this year once again highlighted the incredible value of our emergency response volunteers. The men and women who fill the ranks of our SES teams and CFA brigades are to be commended for their prompt response and actions. At all hours of the night and in conditions that continually test their resolve they front up in these emergencies and give valuable support. The January rain event was a flash flood. The response was led by Peter Weeks of the Alexandra SES, supported by the Kinglake SES, the Yea group CFA brigades and the Murrindindi shire, and they are to be commended.