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Busselton State Emergency Service

Locality: Busselton, Western Australia

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 306 Queen Elizabeth Ave 6280 Busselton, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 AIR HEROES WA's newest and largest fire fighters, in the sky, have had an impressive start to this year's bushfire season. And today, GWN7 News was invited to take a tour of the large air tankers, which were a key weapon in the battle against the Red Gully fire.

25.01.2022 Good morning Busselton State Emergency Service will be running an Urban Search training exercise at the Busselton Foreshore today between 0815 and 1100 Please be aware this is an Exercise Only and no need for concern. Thank you for your support

24.01.2022 Cancellation of severe weather warning for parts of the Lower South West, South West, Great Southern, Goldfields-Midlands, Perth Metropolitan Update time: 0...9:40 AM, 02 January 2021 The severe weather warning for parts of the Lower West and South West districts has been cancelled. WEATHER DETAILS: At 02/01/2021 09:05:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Warning Area. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Take extra care on the roads and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. Find the latest warnings: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au Keep an eye on the weather: https://bit.ly/2WRuj0x If you need SES assistance call 132 500

23.01.2022 An intense low-pressure system is expected to impact large parts of the Western Australian coast this weekend, as the remnants of a tropical low interacts with ...a cold front, causing the low to deepen. Communities in western parts of WA are likely to experience a long period of strong winds and heavy rain, particularly on Sunday and Monday. Rainfall totals in Pilbara coastal areas are likely to be around 20-40mm with isolated falls from Karratha to Kalbarri near the coast of up to 100 mm. Further heavy falls are also likely down the west coast from Kalbarri to Albany with totals of around 20-30 mm and some isolated falls up to 70 mm. Much of the Wheat Belt is expected to see falls of at least 5-10 mm, with localities closer to the west coast expecting 10-20 mm. Seas and swells will be whipped up by the low, with peak wave heights in excess of 8m predicted for much of the west coast on Monday, leading to significant beach erosion. Storm tides are also likely to be dangerous and could lead to coastal inundation. Know your weather. Know your risk. Stay up to date at http://ow.ly/uUHG50zMiiD and follow advice from emergency services Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

23.01.2022 Our unit preparing, although we hope never have to assist, we are ready if we do.

23.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in South West, South Coastal and parts of Lower West and Great Southern districts. Issued at 2:22 pm Tuesday, 16 June 2020.... Damaging winds are expected through southwestern parts of the State with the passage of a cold front during Wednesday. Plan Image Weather Situation: A cold front will move across the southwest of the State during Wednesday. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to around 100 km/h are possible within the warning area and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are expected to develop about the Southwest Capes from 8am and extend eastwards during Wednesday reaching southwest of a line from Mandurah to Albany around midday. Showers and thunderstorms with the front are expected to be gusty and produce moderate rainfall. Tides will be higher than expected between Mandurah and Bremer Bay. DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which could cause BEACH EROSION are likely to develop during Wednesday afternoon between Mandurah and Walpole, extending to Geraldton to Albany during Thursday. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River and Mount Barker. This is typical weather for this time of year however winds and rain may cause damage to property and make road conditions hazardous. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. * Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. * Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. * Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live. * Assess your home, car and property for damage. * If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. * If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AWST Tuesday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

21.01.2022 On top of the DFES declared Total Fire Ban the City has declared a HARVEST, VEHICLE MOVEMENT, HOT WORKS AND COMBUSTION ENGINES BAN which will run for ...the indicated hours of 0900 2000 on the 08/01/2021 in accordance with section 24C of 1954 Bush Fire Regulations. This will be reviewed at 1500hrs. See more

20.01.2022 How beautiful? This is the heartwarming moment little James was reunited with his family The three-year-old was found safe and well last night after he went... missing for nearly 12 hours in dense bushland in Yallingup, in WA's south-west. Sergeant Luke Fowler, the officer in charge of the Margaret River area, said the boy was finally found just before 7:00pm by his grandfather and uncle and quickly reunited with his waiting parents. "To see a child reunited with Mum and Dad, cuddled up together on the bed, it was just, look, you couldn't describe the sheer happiness that was on, especially Mum's face," Sergeant Fowler said. "That's something I think I'll always remember. "She was about as happy as I've seen anyone for a long time." Louise Watson, a friend close to the family, said: "Little James is feeling great this morning. He's back to his usual self and his family couldn't be happier." Love a happy ending! STORY | https://ab.co/33CIeJS Louise Watson

20.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING A potentially severe thunderstorm has developed to the south east of Busselton and the severe thunderstorm warning has been exte...nded to include parts of the South West. Bureau of Meteorology has warned damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall are possible.

19.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Saturday 23 May 2020 for all local government areas in the following regions: - Perth Metropolitan Region - Midwest Gasc...oyne Region - Goldfields Midlands Region - South West Region - Lower South West Region - Great Southern Region Why has a Total Fire Ban Been Declared Weather conditions are extremely unusual for this time of year and fires could become out of control quickly because of the forecast winds generated by the severe weather system. This could put a strain on volunteer resources. At these times you must not: - Light, maintain or use a fire in the open air. - Carry out any activity that could start a fire. This includes: - All open fires for the purpose of cooking or camping are not allowed. - Hot work such as metal work, grinding, welding, soldering, gas cutting or similar is not allowed unless you have an exemption. View the full list of Total Fire Bans at: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

19.01.2022 How did the weekends weather treat you? Heres just a few things that emergency services were kept busy with: 49 Alerts & Warnings issued on Saturday and Sun...day 4 Watch & Act level bushfires (including one from a campfire) 50+ illegal burns attended during Total Fire Bans 132km/hr winds at at Cape Leeuwin 500+ Requests for SES Assistance To the many members of the community who did the right thing in the lead up to the weekend, by heeding our advice and preparing - thank you! Thank you also to the career, volunteer and DBCA firefighters who helped bring those fires under control as well as the selfless SES volunteers who literally braved the storm, scaling rooftops in the wet, windy night to help those in need. To report a Total Fire Ban breach, contact your local government. For the latest warnings visit emergency.wa.gov.au DFES Incident Photographers Mathias Moerman, Wade Ranson, Lewis van Bommel, Ty Stedman and Ricky Harvey

19.01.2022 Wise words from our sparky mates

19.01.2022 Good news! Shane has been located safe and well. Thank you for your assistance and continued support.

19.01.2022 Heart felt condolences from all of us at Bsn SES

19.01.2022 Love that we are a big orange family. Joint unit job last week, Busselton assisting Donnybrook SES with a job that was biggie.

18.01.2022 At around 1:20pm today police received an emergency call regarding a 23-year-old woman who had been swept off the Rocks at The Nature Spa area of Injidup Beach, near Yallingup. A marine search is in progress.

18.01.2022 If rocking out in a ball dress and lounging around the studio helps to show my appreciation for the WA State Emergency Service, well then colour me tickled ORAN...GE! - Angie #wearorgangewednesday #thankyouses Australind State Emergency Service Bridgetown State Emergency Service - SES Bunbury SES Unit Busselton State Emergency Service Collie State Emergency Service Donnybrook Balingup State Emergency Service Harvey SES Manjimup SES Margaret River SES Nannup State Emergency Service Walpole State Emergency Service

16.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 9 January 2021 for the local government areas below. Midwest Gascoyne Region: - Carnamah - Carnarvon... - Chapman Valley - Coorow - Cue - Dandaragan - Greater Geraldton - Irwin - Meekatharra - Mingenew - Moora - Morawa - Mount Magnet - Murchison - Northampton - Perenjori - Sandstone - Shark Bay - Three Springs - Upper Gascoyne - Victoria Plains - Wiluna - Yalgoo Perth Metropolitan Region: - Armadale - Bassendean - Bayswater - Belmont - Cambridge - Canning - Chittering - Claremont - Cockburn - Cottesloe - East Fremantle - Fremantle - Gingin - Gosnells - Joondalup - Kalamunda - Kwinana - Mandurah - Melville - Mosman Park - Mundaring - Nedlands - Peppermint Grove - Perth - Rockingham - Serpentine Jarrahdale - South Perth - Stirling - Subiaco - Swan - Victoria Park - Vincent - Wanneroo Goldfields Midlands Region: - Beverley - Bruce Rock - Cunderdin - Dalwallinu - Dowerin - Goomalling - Kellerberrin - Koorda - Merredin - Mount Marshall - Mukinbudin - Narembeen - Northam - Nungarin - Quairading - Tammin - Toodyay - Trayning - Westonia - Wongan Ballidu - Wyalkatchem - Yilgarn - York South West Region: - Bunbury - Capel - Collie - Dardanup - Harvey - Murray - Waroona Lower South West Region: - Augusta Margaret River - Boyup Brook - Bridgetown Greenbushes - Busselton - Donnybrook Balingup - Manjimup - Nannup Great Southern Region: - Albany - Boddington - Brookton - Broomehill Tambellup - Corrigin - Cranbrook - Cuballing - Denmark - Dumbleyung - Esperance - Gnowangerup - Jerramungup - Katanning - Kent - Kojonup - Kondinin - Kulin - Lake Grace - Narrogin - Pingelly - Plantagenet - Ravensthorpe - Wagin - Wandering - West Arthur - Wickepin - Williams - Woodanilling View the Total Fire Bans for today and tomorrow by visiting: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

16.01.2022 The SES assist in many ways during bushfires, but one task has been supersized this season with the Large Air Tanker (LAT) joining our fleet! Commissioner Darr...en Klemm and Minister Fran Logan MLA got up close to the two Large Air Tankers based in Busselton as well as the SES vollies who have been mixing retardant on the ground to be used at bushfires across the State. Over 180,000 litres of retardant was dropped at the Red Gully bushfire, which is now thankfully at a Bushfire Advice after more than 10 days of combined firefighting efforts. Though lives and properties are no longer under threat at bushfires we have successfully downgraded, work continues on the ground to ensure that the area remains safe. Thank you to career and volunteer crews still working hard at these incidents!

15.01.2022 Things to think about. Is your phone charged? Do it now if you still have power. Do you know where your torch is? Have it close, we will most likely loose power.... Do you need to be outside? Unless your really really need to. Please dont go out in this. STAY SAFE See more

15.01.2022 On the weekend members from around the LSW (Lower south west) region headed over to Busselton to complete their chainsaw training. For a nice change the weather was perfect for "swinging" a saw around. I am sure everyone involved enjoyed themselves while learning the DFES way.

13.01.2022 A SEVERE weather warning has been issued, by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), for people in parts of the Gascoyne, Central West, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal, Great Southern, Central Wheat Belt and parts of Goldfields and Eucla districts In western parts of the warning area, DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 110 kilometres per hour are possible and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. Winds are expected to ease for a period as the rain band move...s over, however DAMAGING WINDS will continue to be a threat as gusty showers and thunderstorms develop about coastal parts during the afternoon Through the Gascoyne, Central Wheat Belt, Goldfields and South East Coastal districts, sustained winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour are expected to develop this morning with gusts to 100 kilometres per hour possible. In these areas there is a risk of raised dust ahead of the rain band 09/08/20, 08:15 AM - Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Denham, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Meekatharra, Merredin, Moora, Mount Barker, Mount Magnet, Narrogin, Norseman, Northam and Perth HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may develop through the Central West and southern coastal parts of the Gascoyne as the rain band moves over this morning 09/08/20, 08:15 AM - Locations which may be affected include Denham, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Moora, Mullewa and Northampton To prevent any damage in or around your house it is advised that you do the following: Make sure that any personal or household belongings outside are brought under cover and weighted down Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as building collapses, fallen trees, loose debris and fallen powerlines STAY AWAY from fallen powerlines as they could still be live IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 132 500 FOR SES

12.01.2022 A SEVERE weather warning has been issued, by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), for people in South West and parts of Lower West, South Coastal and Great Southern districts Showers and thunderstorms associated with the front may produce DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to 100 km/h which could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY DAMAGING WINDS are expected to develop about the Southwest Capes around 3pm Monday afternoon and extend eastward to be sou...thwest of a line from Lancelin to Walpole, including Perth, by around 8pm Monday evening Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely over the Southwest District 22/06/20, 10:55 AM - Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Perth, Augusta, Dunsborough, Harvey, Lancelin, Walpole and Yanchep For up to date information on the warnings, please go to: http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/ OR https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ To prevent any damage in or around your house it is advised that you do the following: Make sure that any personal or household belongings outside are brought under cover and weighted down Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as building collapses, fallen trees, loose debris and fallen powerlines STAY AWAY from fallen powerlines as they could still be live IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 132 500 FOR SES

12.01.2022 A SEVERE weather warning has been issued, by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), for people in the South West, South Coastal and parts of Lower West and Great Southern districts DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to around 100 km/h are possible within the warning area and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are expected to develop about the Southwest Capes from 8am and extend eastwards during today reaching southwest of a line from Man...durah to Albany around midday Showers and thunderstorms with the front are expected to be gusty and produce moderate rainfall Tides will be higher than expected between Mandurah and Bremer Bay 17/06/20, 07:50 AM - Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River and Mount Barker For up to date information on the warnings, please go to: http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/ OR https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ To prevent any damage in or around your house it is advised that you do the following: Make sure that any personal or household belongings outside are brought under cover and weighted down Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as building collapses, fallen trees, loose debris and fallen powerlines STAY AWAY from fallen powerlines as they could still be live IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 132 500 FOR SES

11.01.2022 Busselton State Emergency Service will be running an urban search training scenario at the Geographe Primary School this afternoon between the hours of 1530 & 1700 we will also be working in the park on Beaufort Crescent Please be aware this is an exercise only ! Thanks for your support as always

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10.01.2022 The holiday season has begun, but so has cyclone season With the chance of a Tropical Cyclone hitting our shores before Christmas, you need to be prepared before you head north. Be the calm before the storm and make a plan www.dfes.wa.gov.au/cyclone

09.01.2022 When members from all over the place come together. Search in hard conditions. Working as a team.

08.01.2022 WARNING INCLUDES PERTH METRO PLEASE SHARE Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in South West, South Coastal and parts of Lower West and Great Southern districts. Issued at 1:43 pm Saturday, 27 June 2020. A cold front is expected to cause DAMAGING WINDS to southwestern parts of WA during Sunday morning. Plan Image Weather Situation: A cold front will cross the southwest of the State during Sunday morning. A second, stronger cold front will move over the South West Land Division and southern Goldfields during Sunday night and Monday morning. The first cold front is expected to cause DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts to around 100km/h that could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY during Sunday morning over southwestern parts of the State. DAMAGING WINDS are possible with the passage of the cold front which is expected to be near Cape Leeuwin at around 4am WST Sunday morning, and located near Perth to Bremer Bay about 8am WST Sunday morning. Winds will then ease through the warning area after 9am WST Sunday, however a second stronger cold front is expected to affect the area southwest of a line Jurien Bay to Southern Cross to Israelite Bay from 8pm Sunday night through to Monday morning. DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 120km/h, ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DANGEROUS SURF are likely with the passage of the second cold front. A warning for the second front will be issued during Sunday morning. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker and Perth. The first front is typical weather for this time of year but winds may cause damage to property and make conditions hazardous. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. * Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. * Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. * Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live. * Assess your home, car and property for damage. * If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. * If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AWST Saturday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

08.01.2022 Edit* Bsn SES will also be open to dispense sandbags to those that need them this Sunday from 10am till 12. We are good at making sandbags, but would rather we didnt have to when your place is flooded. Being self sufficient and prepared is everyones job.... So if you know you are prone to flooding, or water issues. Busselton SES is open this afternoon from 2pm to 4pm for people to collect sandbags for themselves. Empty sandbags. There are 2 sand dump locations in town for you to use if required. 1 at the Footy club, the other at Sea rescue. See more

08.01.2022 Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) is today 20 May 2020, coinciding with National Volunteer Week (18 to 24 May 2020). WOW Day provides an opportunity for the com...munity to recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers throughout Australia. This is the colour worn by more than 2,000 SES volunteers across Western Australia who provide assistance to the community during natural disasters and emergencies. There is some steep competition between business units here at the City Administration Building, but we LOVE getting involved in such a simple and fun way! Think orange and thank orange. Thanks, SES!

06.01.2022 Its time to tie those trampolines down! Over the next 24 hours, the South West and South Coastal districts will get hit with some rain and strong winds, with gusts up to 90km/hr To prevent any damage around your home, make sure any loose objects are tied or weighted down

05.01.2022 ** UPDATE ** 3-year-old missing boy James has been located in bushland alive by a family member who was assisting with the land search operation. Given the tim...e he has spent exposed to the rough terrain and poor weather conditions, arrangements will be made for him to have a medical check-up as a precaution. WA Police Force thanks all the emergency service volunteers and community members who assisted with the search. Original Post: Police are searching for a missing 3-year-old boy James in the area around Karli Rise, Yallingup. James was last seen about 7:30am today, Saturday 19 September 2020. James is described as fair skinned with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is wearing white ‘Spiderman’ pyjamas. It is believed James is also wearing wellington boots. Anyone who sees James is asked to remain with him and call Police immediately on 000. While some search resources will scale down overnight, Police will remain in the search area and continue to conduct patrols and search for James. If James is not located by tonight, the full search operation will continue tomorrow. Important message from Police in relation to locals residents attending the search area: - Thank you to everyone who has attended the search area. The response has been significant. - It is important members of the public do not venture into the bushland areas as they may inadvertently compromise evidence of where James has walked, and that could impact on the ability of trained searchers to track his movements. - Anyone who is in the area already is asked to stick to the main tracks and roads. - At this time there is no need for further members of the public to attend the location. - For those people who are already on site it is important they register their attendance at the Incident Command Post which is located at the DFES SES building on Caves Road. Post last updated at 7:20pm 19/09/2020.

04.01.2022 Community awareness post. SES K9 will be training in the Yalyalup are Wednesday morning. Dont be concerned if you see SES and dog looking for a hiding person.

04.01.2022 *THANK YOU MANDURAH STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE* #stateemergencyservice #mandurah #ses #dfes Id personally like to thank the Mandurah State Emergency Service Unit ...for attending our place today after water began leaking into the roof after a recent solar panel installation. These guys are true legends, whilst im away up north its so good to know the SES is a phone call away to help secure your property so your loved ones are safe. Thank you guys its much appreciated. Have you ever needed to call the SES? Here is your chance to thank them below into the comments.. If you need assistance please contact 13 25 00 WA SES Mandurah Volunteer Unit

04.01.2022 A SEVERE weather warning has been issued, by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), for people in Lower West, South West and parts of South Coastal and Great Southern districts DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to around 100 km/h are possible and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. Locally DANGEROUS WINDS, averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are possible with the passage of the front, southwest of a line from Mandurah to Walp...ole, and could cause SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO HOMES AND PROPERTY in localised areas Heavy rainfall is possible in the Lower West and South West Districts Tides will be higher than expected between Kalbarri and Albany, particularly during Tuesday morning Conditions will ease during Tuesday morning although squally thunderstorms and small hail may persist until early Tuesday afternoon southwest of a line from Bunbury to Bremer Bay 13/07/20, 11:40 AM - Locations which may be affected include Bunbury, Busselton, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Perth, Augusta, Dunsborough, Harvey, Lancelin, Walpole and Yanchep To prevent any damage in or around your house DFES advises that you do the following: Make sure that any personal or household belongings outside are brought under cover and weighted down Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as building collapses, fallen trees, loose debris and fallen powerlines STAY AWAY from fallen powerlines as they could still be live IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 132 500 FOR SES

03.01.2022 Special delivery! A welcome arrival landed in Busselton Margaret River Airport this morning - a RAAF C-17A Globemaster with 50 tonnes of fire retardant! Our m...ates at NSW Rural Fire Service have sent us the special shipment with the help of the Royal Australian Air Force. Since the start of the year, our aerial fleet have have dropped more than 2.2 million litres of water and fire retardant, supporting our amazing ground crews on the ground at incidents across the State. While the situation at our major bushfires has eased with more favourable conditions today, flare-ups can escalate rapidly, so it is vital you are prepared and stay informed Make a plan: www.mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au CPL David Said

03.01.2022 DFES have been able to start essential training courses up again. Following strict guidelines. Flood boat was one of those. Busselton is now proud to present 4 new members qualified to the flood boat team. Chilly swim required as a part of our testing, down Augusta way today. A hot shower was very welcome once home.

02.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING Does not include Perth Metro TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST... Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DAMAGING SURF For people in South West, South Coastal and parts of Lower West and Great Southern districts. Issued at 10:16 am Saturday, 15 August 2020. Deep low pressure system will brush the western south coast. Weather Situation: A strong cold front will cross the west coast during Saturday evening and Sunday morning. An associated deep low pressure system will move over parts between Margaret River and Albany Sunday morning. During Saturday evening in western parts of the warning area between Mandurah and Windy Harbour DAMAGING WINDS with gusts to 100 kilometres per hour are possible and could cause DAMAGE TO HOMES AND PROPERTY. DAMAGING WINDS are expected to extend throughout the warning area early Sunday morning, and then contract to eastern parts of the warning areas late Sunday morning. Conditions are expected to ease by Sunday afternoon. The worst weather is expected in parts between Bunbury and Albany. Tides are likely to rise ABOVE THE NORMAL HIGH TIDE MARK with VERY ROUGH SEAS and POTENTIAL FLOODING OF LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS, especially near the Geographe coast. DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS are likely which could cause beach erosion. Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker and Narrogin. This front is expected to be windier than a typical front and is likely to produce kind of weather that is only seen around 2 times per year. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams. * Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. * Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning. * If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water. * Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris. * Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris. * Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live. * Assess your home, car and property for damage. * If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. * If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AWST Saturday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

01.01.2022 Foreshore was amazing tonight We are so very lucky to be able to have fireworks for new years eve this year. Thanks to the city for putting on a great night. Thanks to the public for being wonderful.

01.01.2022 Amazing multi agency training scenario happened today. Incorporating Marine Rescue, Police, RSC Rescue Helicopter and SES. Thats a lot of people that came together in a coordinated effort to achieve a search scenario on both land and ocean. Overwhelming success, we all learnt and honed our search and communication skills. Great job by all. Margaret River Marine Rescue ... Naturaliste Marine Rescue Busselton Marine Rescue Bunbury Marine Rescue Augusta Marine Rescue Margaret River SES Busselton SES SES ICV WAPOL (Police) from around the region RAC Rescue Helicopter See more