WILD weather last Sunday (9 October) forced organisers to close the popular Frankston Pets Day Out early over concern for public safety.
The event, which attracts all kinds of pets and animals lovers to Ballam Park, was scheduled to run until 3pm but was closed around noon when winds caused chaos.
Thousands of households across the state were without power for hours after the severe storm blew up on Sunday 9 October. Emergency services received more than 5600 calls for assistance, as winds reached up to 119 kmh.
The Blessing of the Fleet on Frankston pier was also cancelled due to the severe weather conditions but was moved to St Paul’s cathedral. The event is held every year by the Frankston Coast Guard flotilla to recognise all emergency service vessels around Port Phillip and Western Port bays.