State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in the Werribee electorate will have the very best equipment to keep the community safe as part of $2.2 million in SES Grants.

The Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program.

Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them buy additional trucks, tankers, watercraft and trailers, and carry out minor facility upgrades.

The SES received 42 grants to help volunteer units buy much-needed equipment to respond to floods, storms and other emergencies.

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said the Wyndham SES unit in Werribee is among the recipients.

The Wyndham SES received $56,791 for a patrol vehicle.

The CFA, Life Saving Victoria and Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association were among the other organisations to receive grants under the almost $13 million program.

Organisations can apply for government contributions of up to $100,000.

For more information about the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, visit emv.vic.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas

“These grants will provide a welcome boost to volunteer SES units in my electorate of Werribee to help them buy the equipment they need to keep Victorians safe when emergencies strike.”

“The Andrews Labor Government is supporting emergency service volunteers to do their life-saving work safely and effectively by providing grants for vital equipment and resources.”