Many trees fell over due to strong winds that hit the Yarra Valley on Monday 15 September.
Healesville SES crew responded to 10 call-outs for assistance in dealing with fallen trees and a damaged roof.
Healesville SES unit controller Karen Picone said the crew began receiving the requests from 2.15 pm.
“Our last one was about 5.25pm,” she said.
“We had one in Steels Creek, on Myers Creek Road that had power lines involved, on Healesville Kinglake Road and on Wallace Parade. They were all over the place.
“There was one building damaged. It was a tin roof taken off.”
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning of damaging winds averaging 60 to 70km/h with peak gusts around 100km/h for 15 September.
Ms Picone encourages community members to secure outdoor furniture and trampolines when a storm warning is issued.
Adding to Ms Picone’s advice, VICSES also encourages Victorians to trim back any overhanging branches, clear gutters regularly and park a car under cover or away from trees if gusty winds are anticipated.
To learn more about how to prepare for a storm event, visit ses.vic.gov.au/be-storm-smart
