Calls for flood help

Heavy rainfall across West Gippsland led to flash flooding throughout Longwarry, Bunyip and Garfield yesterday (Monday).
About 12 requests for flood related assistance were made to emergency services across the three townships yesterday between 9am and 3pm.
In addition, Baw Baw Shire received more than 50 requests for assistance at various townships, particularly Longwarry and Drouin.
Calls to emergency services included flooding of premises in Riverside Ave and Wattletree Rd, both in Bunyip around 12noon.
There were also concerns flood waters would enter premises in Wimpole Rd, Bunyip North and Potter Rd, Longwarry.
Other requests for assistance were made for locations including the corner of Doran Rd and A'Beckett Rd and Wattletree Rd in Bunyip; Timberland Crt, Ashley Crt, Toy St and Princess Ave all in Longwarry; and, Fourteen Mile Rd in Garfield.
Baw Baw Shire Council said it had established a coordination centre in Warragul and was working with local emergency service authorities to ensure an efficient response to the significant rain event.
"As of 2pm (yesterday), council has received 54 requests for assistance," Baw Baw Shire acting director planning and redevelopment Martin Hopley.
"Council has been actively assisting with the flood response, attending to flooded roads, clearing drains, removing fallen trees from roadsides, and helping residents whose properties have been impacted," Mr Hopley added. "This work will continue for as long as necessary to make sure that our roads, reserves, and residents are safe."
He urged residents to call 000 in the event of an emergency and download the VicEmergency app for real time updates on incidents in the area.