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Locality: Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Address: Judy Jankins Drive 2830 Dubbo, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Our thoughts and prayers go out to our fellow emergency volunteers at the NSW RFS, their colleagues and family at this sad time The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) confirms that two NSW RFS volunteer firefighters have died tonight near Buxton, in south western Sydney. From all the members of NSW SES - Dubbo City Unit our thoughts and prayers are with your colleagues and families.... #dubbocityunit #volunteers #weallstandasone

24.01.2022 A LIVESTOCK AND EQUIPMENT WARNING has been issued for the Talbragar River. It is expected that properties along the Talbragar River will see Low-lying areas inundated. Land owners and farmers adjacent to rivers and creeks should monitor river levels and the weather, and:... If necessary relocate or secure farm machinery, irrigation pumps and other equipment. Consider when to move livestock as roads may close early. If necessary, relocate or move livestock to higher ground. Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater. Photo credit https://www.facebook.com/576560409073195/

23.01.2022 NSW SES - Dubbo City Unit would like to wish the Dubbo community and surrounds a Happy and safe new year. Our SES Truck is celebrating the new year with fire works at the Dubbo showground. #newyears #dubbocity

21.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning! For Storm damage assistance call the NSW SES on 132500 Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Dubbo, Parkes, Wellington, Gilgandra and Peak Hill.... The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 8:50 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

21.01.2022 From everyone at NSW SES - Dubbo City Unit Merry Christmas to you and your families.

18.01.2022 Setup and ready for New Years Fireworks. Come down and meet your local SES members at the Dubbo Showground for the fireworks.

15.01.2022 From NSW SES - Dubbo City Unit - Blackouts, Winds and a few claps of thunder. If you need assistance due to storm damage, call the NSW SES on 132500. Unplanned outages around Dubbo as well - via Essential Energy

14.01.2022 http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21033.shtml

13.01.2022 With the wet, cold & windy weather, our Volunteers are out helping the members of the community. If you come home to storm damage please give us a call on 132500. We are here to help.

12.01.2022 ****WARNING NOW CANCELLED**** TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Mid North Coast, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Riverina Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:48 am Monday, 20 January 2020. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM OUTBREAK ACROSS SOUTHERN NSW A low pressure system over inland New South Wales is drawing humid air across eastern parts of the state causing widespread thunderstorm activity. This system is expected to gradually move to the Tasman Sea later tonight. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga and Albury. Yanco AWS recorded 25mm of rainfall in the 30 minutes to 8:30am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 2:50 pm.

12.01.2022 The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been renewed this afternoon. With large amounts of flash flooding happening across the region we would like to remind people to never walk, ride or drive through flood waters. "If its flooded forget it!"... If you require assistance due to storms or floods please call the NSW SES on 132 500. If it is a life threatening emergency please call 000. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21033.shtml

11.01.2022 Dubbo City Unit is proud to be hosting an AIIMS Principals & Functions Course. AIIMS - Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System, is the system used by all emergency Services for the management of emergency situations, including Floods and Storms. For a number of these participants this course is rather timely as Northern NSW is planning and preparing for Moderate to Major Flooding.

10.01.2022 How have you prepared for #WearOrangeWednesday Remember to think about the Volunteers who respond to your calls for assistance especially during the current period of rain.

09.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS For people in Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands and parts of Illawarra, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 2:30 pm Sunday, 26 January 2020. Slow moving thunderstorms in central and northeastern parts of the state. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Armidale, Orange, Katoomba, Tamworth, Dubbo and Parkes. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 5:30 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

03.01.2022 We are once again devastated by the loss this fire season has brought upon not only the NSW Rural Fire Service but the NSW community. Yesterday afternoon, it was confirmed that a C-130 Large Aerial Firefighting tanker has crashed in the south of the state killing all 3 on board. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues.

02.01.2022 SEVERE STORM WARNING 132500 the number to reach the SES for Storm damage. Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and possible strong winds.... The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

01.01.2022 Happy Australia Day Thank you to all our volunteers who are out today or have been over the weekend demonstrating the Australian spirit by supporting our local communities!

01.01.2022 NSW SES - Dubbo City Unit heading down south to assist with the fires.

01.01.2022 As we listen to another storm roll into Dubbo. We would like to acknowledge the 11 volunteers who answered the call to help their community. At the time of this post we have answered 12 calls for assistance from the residents of Dubbo and surrounds. Remember if you need assistance due to storm damage please call us on 132500. ... Here is a before and after photo of one the jobs we attended today.