Spotlight on temporary housing approaching storm anniversary Published on 27 May 2022 As we close in on the first anniversary of the June 2021 storm, Yarra Ranges Mayor, Jim Child, is calling for longer term solutions for temporary accommodation for residents who lose their home in an emergency. Tagged as: , Storms and emergencies
Council welcomes $10m in Fed Gov funding for disaster preparedness Published on 08 April 2022 Council has welcomed $10 million in funding from the Commonwealth Government to implement its Resilient Yarra Ranges project, to assist Council and its community to better understand and cope with hazardous weather events such as bushfires. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Storms and emergencies
Wood debris tops 31,000 tonnes as clean up continues Published on 06 September 2021 More than 31,000 tonnes of wood, stump and branch debris has been collected by Yarra Ranges Council since the June storm ripped across the municipality causing incredible destruction and distress to community members. Tagged as: , Storms and emergencies
Kalorama and Olinda Commmuity Recovery Hubs to remain open Published on 29 July 2021 Communitty Recovery Hubs in Kalorama and Olinda will continue to operate during the lockdown. Find out more about the hubs and the services they offer. Tagged as: , Storms and emergencies
Community Recovery Hubs unable to open during lockdown Published on 15 July 2021 As a result of the Victorian lockdown and in the interest of public safety, our Community Recovery Hubs at Kalorama and Olinda will not be open during the lockdown period that commences from 11:59 pm, 15 July 2021. Tagged as: , Storms and emergencies
Bushfire Recovery Victoria storm and flood recovery hotline Published on 13 July 2021 The Storm and Flood Recovery Hotline is a single state-wide number that Victorians impacted by the June 2021 storms and floods can call for help or assistance. Tagged as: , Storms and emergencies
Check your eligibility for State Government storm clean-up program Published on 08 July 2021 Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to register for the Victorian Government’s storm and flood clean-up program which is being facilitated by Bushfire Recovery Victoria as a result of the massive damage during the June 9 and 10 storm and flood event. Tagged as: , Storms and emergencies
Community recovery at the heart of council’s 2021-22 budget Published on 03 July 2021 Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed its Draft Budget 2021-22, which will provide funding to support communities including essential services, infrastructure and pandemic and storm recovery.At their 29 June meeting, Councillors voted to endorse the 2021-22 to 2024-25 Budget, 10 Year Capital Expenditure Program and 2021-25 Revenue and Rating Plan, following community engagement over the last month. Tagged as: , Budget, Storms and emergencies
Community recovery hubs to provide ongoing support following storm Published on 03 July 2021 With support from the community, agencies, organisations and volunteers, Council will establish two Community Recovery Hubs in Kalorama and Olinda, to provide ongoing support and assistance to local communities impacted by the recent storm and power outage.Council will maintain its presence at the current community hub sites until the full transition to the new recovery hubs is complete. Tagged as: , Storms and emergencies