Merredin State Emergency service in Merredin, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Merredin State Emergency service

Locality: Merredin, Western Australia

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 7 Benson Road 6415 Merredin, WA, Australia

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23.01.2022 A SEVERE thunderstorm warning has been issued, by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), for people in parts of the Central Wheatbelt district 19/02/20, 08:28 AM - Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Northam, Bruce Rock, Cunderdin, Kellerberrin and York Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to FLASH FLOODING in the warning area over the next several hours. This may lead to DAMAGE TO YOUR HOMES AND PROPERTY ... 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

23.01.2022 There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes to support our large scale incident response! The SES Logistics Unit put some of these critical processes to the te...st last weekend, along with The Salvation Army WA, WA SES - Canine Unit, SES Mounted Section WA, and the RAC Rescue Helicopter. Deputy Commissioner Waters, Assistant Commissioner Broomhall and 40 emergency services cadets also braved the blustery weather to check out the action.

23.01.2022 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE As things slowly start to ramp up across the state please remember if you require assistance for Storm Damage please contact the SES on 13 25 00 .. if it's life threatening ring 000

20.01.2022 Update: 09:27 PM, 09 August 2020 Cancellation of severe weather warning for parts of the Midwest-Gascoyne, Goldfields-Midlands, Great Southern, Lower South We...st, South West, Perth Metropolitan The severe weather warning for Gascoyne, Central Wheat Belt, Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coastal and parts of Goldfields, Eucla, Central West and Great Southern districts has been cancelled. WEATHER DETAILS: At 09/08/2020 18:26:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised the immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. At 09/08/2020 08:07:00 the Bureau of Meteorology advised a rain band and cold front is moving over western parts of the State this morning, reaching central parts this afternoon and into southeastern parts on Sunday evening. Ahead of the rain band, very windy conditions are expected with possible damaging wind gusts. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected with the rain band as it moves through western parts of the warning area on Sunday morning. On Sunday afternoon and evening behind the rain band, a cold and unstable air mass will likely bring thunderstorms to the west coast which have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts. 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 moves 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. 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. Locations which may be affected include Denham, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Moora, Mullewa and Northampton. Find the latest warnings: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au If you need SES assistance call 132 500

20.01.2022 It’s been yet another busy day assisting the communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja, all the way from Kalbarri to Southern Cross. The extent of the ...damage is heartbreaking, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected. As always, the response for these difficult incidents comes from far and wide across our State and even across our border. - Over the past 24 hours over 160 additional resources arrived in the region from across the State to assist local teams and those who had been pre-deployed into the area. - This includes an additional 45 personnel and volunteers who arrived from New South Wales and Victoria today. - The ADF are also assisting with the reopening of roads and clearing of damaged structures. VOLUNTEERING - If you would like to offer accommodation or register your interest for potential volunteering opportunities, visit www.volunteeringwa.org.au DONATIONS - People wishing to donate to support those impacted will be able to do so through the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund. https://bit.ly/3s8Jui9 - Please hold on to any physical donations at this time as emergency services do not have capacity to process goods. We appreciate your ongoing support and patience while we do what can. Thank you to everyone giving their time for their fellow Western Australians we are stronger when we work together.

20.01.2022 Detailed map of the regions :)

19.01.2022 A SEVERE thunderstorm warning has been issued, by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), for people in Central Wheat Belt and parts of Central West and Lower West districts 25/02/20, 10:27 AM - Locations which may be affected include Merredin, Moora, Northam, Dalwallinu, Southern Cross and Wongan Hills. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to FLASH FLOODING in the warning area over the next several hours. This may lead to ...DAMAGE TO YOUR HOMES AND PROPERTY 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 Merredin State Emergency service | Moora State Emergency Service | Northam Emergency Service Volunteers

18.01.2022 Introducing - emergency services doggos of the week! Name: Kilo (Turtle) - left Handler: Dan Age: 4 to 5... Specialty: Area search Status: Retired Service: WA SES - Canine Unit Favourite thing: A ball, the beach and running Clever claim: Learning to trust people and play with toys after being adopted by his humans from the pound and being able to track targets from a very small amount of information Name: Rocco (The Rock) - right Handler: Clair Age: 7 Specialty: Area search Status: Retired Service: WA SES - Canine Unit Favourite thing: The beach, a ball and carrying out quality testing of sausages at events Clever claim: Becoming an SES dog after being rescued from a hard life and adopted by his humans, found a target from 670m away and a whopping 216 operational hours before retirement

17.01.2022 The cooler weather brought a shift in temperature, and also in the types of incidents our emergency services personnel responded to. Our ComCen team are alway...s kept on their toes, but in May they received the most triple zero calls in a month since 2017! Here's a look at some of what we responded to last month

17.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING DFES has advised that Cyclone Seroja is currently tracking to reach the Shire of Merredin at approximately 0400hrs on Monday, 12 April... 2021. Winds of up to 110km/hr may be reached and may last for up to three hours. DFES advises to store or weigh down loose objects around your home and to stay inside for the duration of the high winds. For more information and advice visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

14.01.2022 Prepare now for severe weather in parts of Pilbara, Midwest-Gascoyne, Goldfields-Midlands, Perth Metropolitan, Great Southern, South West, Lower South West U...pdate: 05:15 AM, 23 May 2020 Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Carnarvon, Denham, Esperance, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Meekatharra, Merredin, Moora, Mount Barker, Mount Magnet, Narrogin, Norseman, Northam, Onslow and Perth. WEATHER DETAILS - Widespread damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 kilometres per hour with peak gusts to around 100 kilometres per hour are likely and could cause damage to homes and property. - Locally dangerous winds, averaging 80 to 90 kilometres per hour with peak gusts of around 130 kilometres per hour are possible near the low pressure systems during sunday afternoon and overnight. - Residents in coastal areas between exmouth and augusta are specifically warned of the potential of a dangerous storm tide. Tides are likely to rise significantly above the normal high tide mark with damaging waves and dangerous flooding. WHAT TO DO - Trim branches around your home to prevent them falling on your roof or car. - Clear gutters and downpipes so they do not overflow after heavy rain. - Store or weigh down loose objects around your home or work like outdoor furniture that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds, causing damage or injury. - Prepare an emergency kit with a battery operated radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit. Keep up to date as the situation changes Find the latest alerts and warnings: https://bit.ly/2fU94Yo Keep an eye on the weather: https://bit.ly/2WRuj0x Find your local ABC Radio Station: https://ab.co/2XnaMnU When you need SES assistance after severe weather, call 132 500

14.01.2022 TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS CONFIRMED (Announcement by Premier McGowan, 27 March 2020) From midnight Tuesday, restrictions will be placed on travel within the entire S...tate of Western Australia. Western Australians will not be permitted to leave their regional boundary. It’s absolutely vital every Western Australian understands you cannot travel within WA. It must stop immediately. Police have the power to enforce these restrictions if necessary, and fines of up to $50,000 can be issued. To be clear, those are: the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Mid-West, Goldfields-Esperance, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and South West. Due to their proximity and interconnected nature, Perth and Peel will be treated as one region. The health and safety of people in regional Western Australia must be our priority. Exemptions will apply for, among other things, essential services and workers, including health and emergency services; people living in ‘border communities’, who may not have access to groceries or supplies within their region; employment purposes; medical reasons; transport of essential goods and some compassionate grounds. Additional restrictions to remote Aboriginal communities were announced by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt this week, to provide extra protection to these vulnerable communities. If you are currently away from home - you need to come back. Now. If you were planning a trip - you cannot go. But I have one important request - don't cancel your bookings with our regional hotels, tours or other providers - postpone them instead. This won't last forever, so let's do what we can to make sure those businesses are still there once it is over. #covid19 #pleasestayhome

13.01.2022 Severe thunderstorms have blown into Kununurra this afternoon, causing local damage with wind gusts of up to 118km/h recorded! Kununurra SES have been working h...ard to assess the damage and respond to requests for assistance, with the help of Kununurra Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service. Today’s recorded wind gust was comparable to the damaging winds of a Category 1 Cyclone (90-124km/h)! Though this particular bout of severe weather has eased, it is a timely reminder of the dangerous conditions that can occur in northern WA as we approach cyclone season.

13.01.2022 A SEVERE thunderstorm warning has been issued, by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), for people in the Central Wheat Belt and parts of Goldfields districts 25/02/20, 6:55 PM - Locations which may be affected include Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Northam, Paynes Find, Southern Cross and Wongan Hills Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central West and Lower West districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.... 25/02/20, 4:32 PM - Locations which may be affected include Kalgoorlie, Merredin, Moora, Northam, Perth and Yanchep Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to FLASH FLOODING in the warning area over the next several hours. This may lead to DAMAGE TO YOUR HOMES AND PROPERTY 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 Merredin State Emergency service | Moora State Emergency Service | Northam Emergency Service Volunteers | Kalgoorlie-Boulder State Emergency Service

06.01.2022 A certain bunny received a special travel eggs-emption from the Premier last week, to deliver some essential services to families across WA this weekend. They had a bit of trouble getting around, so we stepped up to help out

06.01.2022 How's the rain out your way! It's a lovely touch for our much needed farmers

05.01.2022 Great Eastern Hwy from Tammin to Coolgardie - Cyclone Road Closed from 5pm Sunday 11th April

03.01.2022 Today is #RUOK day When you notice the signs someone is struggling, take the time to ask R U OK? If they say they’re not OK make time to listen, encourage action and check in. Remember, there’s more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say next at www.ruok.org.au #theresmoretosay

03.01.2022 We are here and available for you, our community, stay safe everyone

02.01.2022 Do you live within the highlighted area???? Be prepared for what could be the best blow job you might get this year! Tie trampolines down... Do not put your bins out Sunday night wait till Monday morning then hope they don't blow away clean your yards of anything that could be picked up by wind gusts that could be in excess of 100kmh This one is going to be a bit bumpy Full forecast coming soon