NSW SES Bega Valley Units in Bega, New South Wales | Emergency rescue service

NSW SES Bega Valley Units

Locality: Bega, New South Wales

Address: 247 Newtown Rd 2550 Bega, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au

Likes: 3421

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Government organisation
• Emergency rescue service
• Government building

23.01.2022 FLOOD WATCH ILLAWARRA COAST, SOUTH COAST INCLUDING BEGA AND TOWAMBA RIVERS Flood Warnings are current and rainfall associated with a second trough has the potential to cause minor to moderate flooding from Sunday through to the middle of the week along parts NSW coast from the Northern Rivers to the South Coast as well as parts of the Central West and North West. A Severe Weather Warning is current. Catchments likely to be affected by flooding are currently wet follow...ing rainfall earlier in the week. To read the full bulletin please visit our website https://bit.ly/394bqNI For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. For more information please: Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow /NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au #ifitsfloodedforgetit #NSWSES

22.01.2022 FLOOD RESCUE TRAINING Over the weekend four volunteer In-Water Flood Rescue Operators from the Bega Unit attended a professional development workshop at Manly Hydraulics Lab in Sydney. In a first for the #NSWSES, Flood Rescue Trainee Trainers, under the supervision of Foundation Trainers, endured temperatures in excess of 40 degrees to deliver professional development training to 15 volunteers from across the state in the following key areas:... Command and Control Victim Management in Water Raft Management and Control Rescue from Vehicles and Night Operations Maintaining currency in high risk skill sets such as flood rescue is imperative to ensuring our volunteers are always ready to assist the community when needed. Thank you to Michelle, Rod, Janice and Jackie for giving up your weekend to hone your skills!

21.01.2022 The Public Information Inquiry Centre (PIIC), is open to take calls from the public about general information on flood-affected areas in NSW. The PIIC is open 24 hours a day until at least 5pm on Monday 22 March 2021. The number is 1800 227 228 For emergency assistance ONLY in floods and storms call NSW SES 132 500 If it is life-threatening call 000 NSW Police Force Fire and Rescue NSW Resilience NSW NSW Rural Fire Service

20.01.2022 While not right over the top of us, it still pretty close. Latest weather warning folks....stay safe and watch out, solid rain is predicted in the form of hailstones in some areas. Remember, call #ses on 132 500 if you need us. #stormseason2020 #stormsafe... Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES, for people in Metropolitan and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Districts. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include #cessnock , #maitland , #penrith , #parramatta , #batemansbay and #moruyaheads. For more information on this warning, visit the @bureauofmeteorology : https://bit.ly/3fhY9D0 #stormseason #stormseason2020

19.01.2022 A LOT OF RED IN OUR BACKYARD Do you know your #tsunami evacuation area? Check out this map showing evacuation areas in the event of a land-threat tsunami.... While the likelihood of a land-threat tsunami on the east coast of Australia is low, the maps show the areas where residents and workers would have to move to higher ground in the event of a land-threat tsunami. For more information: http://bit.ly/37LbmjJ

19.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURES Another road closed with more rain expected and further closures imminent. To keep up to date with local closures visit the Bega Valley Shire Council FB page. Please head all warnings and DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH barriers. Remember, if it’s flooded forget it.... Stay safe!

19.01.2022 Ok folks - you have had a couple of days off - the Bureau of Meteorology advise the possibility of thunderstorms near us today. Remember to call #SES on 132 500 if you need us, and to make sure precious items like your pets and kids are brought inside! For more information on warnings, visit the BoM: https://bit.ly/38dACSm... #NSWSES #stormseason2020

19.01.2022 Training day at Bermagui - with Bega and Eden along as well! SES - Always Ready, Always There

16.01.2022 SEE YOURSELF IN ORANGE? It’s not all about climbing on roofs and chopping down trees Over the last couple of weeks with COVID training restrictions eased, members from NSW SES Bermagui Unit, NSW ses Bega Valley Units and NSW SES Eden Unit have been very busy ensuring their skills are up to scratch before they head off on a well deserved Christmas break (dont worry, we’ll still be on call 24:7)... Recent training and events have included: Flood Rescue professional development Marching at the SCG First Aid Training Chainsaw professional development Road crash rescue Training and Assessment....all this as well as responding to requests for assistance from the community. See YOURSELF in orange, assisting your community and meeting an awesome crew from around the state? Follow this link to Apply: www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/volunteer/unit-volunteers/ #NSWSES #volunteerexperience

15.01.2022 We are sure you know - the NSW #SES is great at helping you when there is storm damage or trees down blocking roads or people who need rescuing from flood water! But did you know that we also help in road crash situations to help people get out and be rescued. We even have some of our team in Queensland helping those guys after their wild storms! Over the last couple of weeks our Eden Unit trained hard to make sure they are ready and prepared for road crash rescues, and the Bega and Bermagui Units also trained hard to be storm and water damage ready, including crawling on roof's and practicing with pumps and lights! #SESPride

15.01.2022 Training - its what we do to stay sharp and ready for anything. After the year it has been and with plenty of training to stay fresh - the Bermagui and Bega Units spent this very warm (read that as hot) Saturday sharpening up the chainsaws and practicing felling dead trees and cutting them up on the ground for removal - after all practice makes perfect! #SES - always ready, always there! 132 500... NSW SES Eden Unit NSW SES Members Communication Group #SESPride #SESEden #SESBega #SESBermagui

13.01.2022 Can you believe it - a couple of nice days followed by...... Stay safe, dry and warm! #GetReady

12.01.2022 It’s Warming Up Outside Already Keep your cool During extremely hot weather, it is easy to become dehydrated or for your body to overheat. For steps to reduce heat, visit https://bit.ly/2ZVFCWy #heatwave #beattheheat

12.01.2022 MARCHING WITH HONOUR Sapphire Coast Local Commander, Michelle De Friskbom participated in the Emergency Services and Australian Defence Force Marching Contingent at the NSW Police Force Classes of 2020 Attestation Ceremony at the Sydney Cricket Ground today. Michelle said, It was an absolute honour and privilege to be chosen to represent my SES friends that lost their homes and were severely impacted during the #blacksummerbushfires , the Sapphire Coast NSW SES volunt...eers that supported the NSWRFS tirelessly, then went on to assist in multiple flood events, storms and requests for assistance at the #COVID Border Check Point at Timbillica AND of course the NSW SES, we have all endured a year like no other. The marching contingent consisted of representatives from the NSW SES, Australian Decence Force, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW RFS, Corrective Services NSW, NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, Ambulance NSW and the Volunteer Rescue Association. #NSWSES #respect #standproud #sespride

12.01.2022 QLD DEPLOYMENT Three members from the Bega Valley deployed to QLD this morning as part of strike teams from #NSWSES that have been sent to assist with the severe hailstorms that lashed the state last Saturday. The storm and water damage heights crew deployed from Canberra this morning and will return next Wednesday after assisting with the many roof tarping requests for assistance from the QLD community.... Stay safe Gunter, Jenny and Brian!!! #QFES #sespride

12.01.2022 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION - FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM

08.01.2022 Our Eden unit had a busy and warm day yesterday helping an injured person out of the National Park near Green Cape. Job well done #Eden #SES!

07.01.2022 UPDATED ROAD CLOSURES

07.01.2022 Way to go Eden SES! Congrats to all the newly qualified members from all of our Sapphire Coast Units - great to see the orange team practicing to be ready for anything! NSW SES ... #EdenSES #sespride

05.01.2022 Happy International Men’s Day! Celebrated in 80 countries worldwide, it’s a great opportunity to highlight positive male role models and raise awareness of men’s health and wellbeing. The 2020 theme is Better Health for Men and Boys. ... Take a moment to thank the men and boys around you who make a positive contribution to their families and communities. https://internationalmensday.com/

04.01.2022 The Sapphire Coast currently have three members deployed working in the hot humid conditions. They are due to return tomorrow, bringing the warm weather down South it seems!

03.01.2022 We don’t need the BoM to tell us that rain is on the way!! Check out the radar ATM...stay safe!! The State Emergency Service advises:... Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. Report fallen power linesEssential Energy 132 080 or as shown on your power bill. Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. SES Sapphire Coast Units will be on standby if you need assistance the number to call is 132 500. For the latest weather warnings information head to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ See more

02.01.2022 Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are forecast again today This heat will lead to increased fire dangers, particularly across southern districts (including the Riverina, South Coast, Snowy Mountains, Illawarra and along the southern ranges) on Sunday and Monday. Everyone is at risk of heat-related illness during hot weather and heatwaves.... Follow these simple steps from NSW Health to stay healthy in the heat: Drink plenty of water Stay cool with a fan or air-conditioner Avoid going out in the hottest part of the day #heatwave #beattheheat

01.01.2022 WATER OVER ROAD Please see post below from our friends at Bega Valley Shire Council, and remember, IF IT’S FLOODED, FORGET IT!! Stay safe out there!