Victoria's flood report recommends levee trial, more SES funding
Summary: A report on Victoria's 2022 floods recommends 73 measures, including a trial of ring levees and increased funding for the State Emergency Service (SES). The floods impacted 190 homes, with some areas receiving inconsistent emergency warnings. The SES, crucial for emergency response, faces resource shortages, affecting training and equipment maintenance. The Victorian government has six months to respond to the recommendations.
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