NSW SES in Bellingen, New South Wales | Government organisation

NSW SES

Locality: Bellingen, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6655 1188

Address: 19 South Street 2454 Bellingen, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and parts of Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 12:07 pm Wednesday, 5 February 2020. COASTAL TROUGH TO BRING HEAVY RAIN Weather Situation: Rainfall is expected to increase along the New South Wales northern coast from Thursday, as a low pressure trough deepens in the area. Intense rainfall is possible for some areas. Longer-term there is potential for this system to shift south on the weekend, also increasing rainfall along parts of the central and southern coast. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and eastern parts of the Northern Tablelands from Thursday. The location of the heaviest falls will be determined by the movement and strength of the coastal trough, and by where thunderstorms occur. It is most likely that the heaviest rainfall will be focused about the Northern Rivers during Thursday, then the Mid North Coast during Friday. A Flood Watch is also expected to be issued. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree and Dorrigo. On the weekend, there is potential for heavy rainfall along parts of the central and/or southern coast and ranges as this system shifts its focus southwards. This will be monitored closely, and warnings updated if heavy rainfall for these areas becomes likely. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * 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. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Wednesday.

24.01.2022 Heading to the shops, work or away for the weekend? Take hand sanitiser, tissues & antibacterial wipes with you when leaving the house. Don't leave home without them. Stay COVID safe https://www.nsw.gov.au/c/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others

22.01.2022 Okay so a lot of rain in the upper catchments overnight and as of early this morning Gleniffer, Darkwood, Kalang and Brierfield valleys were cutoff by flooded bridges. Summervilles Road is cutoff at the western end by Rosewood Br flooding. Bridges are slowly opening up as floodwaters recede. Please monitor Councils "MyRoadInfo" app for closures. https://midnorthcoast.myroadinfo.com.au/default.asp As of about 1pm Lavenders Bridge in town was closed as the slug of water moved ...down the catchment, waterlevels are still rising and approaching 5.3m. We are not expecting water levels to rise substantially more and should plateau and tail off. North Bank Road is cut also at Slarks Bridge, which means Hydes Creek Road is the only way in and out of North Bellingen. Please do not attempt to drive through at Slarks Bridge as it has deeper approaches that can cause vehicle flooding. If receive more overnight rainfall expect more flooding tomorrow.

22.01.2022 Preparing your backyard for storm and bushfire season doesn’t have to be a chore. Thank you to QFES for their post of a little helper helping mum and dad clean up ready for storm season! Practical preparations can be lots of fun with the whole fam bam! mow lawn rake and blow leaves trim trees... play, play, play! https://www.facebook.com/QldFireandEmergencyServices/videos/310978386602908

21.01.2022 Hi Community due to rain in the upper catchment overnight, there is a slug of river water coming down that means Lavenders Bridge may be closed around midday and may stay closed for a number of hours. We have not been notified by Council yet, but if you live on north side and picking up school children is critical please factor that possibility in your movements today.

18.01.2022 ARE YOU PREPARED FOR STORMS TODAY? The Bureau of Meteorology have predicted thunderstorms are likely today. Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain are possib...le with these storms should they develop. Make sure you keep an eye out for warnings, and take the time to prepare your property now. Keep up to date and Monitor the Bureau of Meteorology warnings: https://bit.ly/3bDMJae Check out our website for 8 simple tips on how to prepare for storms: https://bit.ly/387XdMM Know when to call the NSW SES: https://bit.ly/2t8Otas Keep an eye on road conditions and incidents at Live Traffic NSW: https://bit.ly/2uc4ZGO If you require emergency assistance during storms and floods, call the NSW SES on 132 500. If the situation is life-threatening, call Triple Zero (000).

15.01.2022 Hi folks please be aware that rain is forecast developing later this weekend and into next week. Please monitor through your weather outlets predictions on the the severity and location. Thunderstorms may occur and an east coast low could also develop . So we could have a trifecta of events. Stay safe and aware all.

14.01.2022 As far as the Bellingen SES are aware all bridges are now open in the Shire. Pls advise if your bridge is still under or impassable.

14.01.2022 Aged between 18-75, interested in learning new skills and have time to give back to the community as you are available? Bellingen SES are looking for new members as training is kicking off for 2020. No joke that’s the age range of our members and they all are valued in a family size unit. It’s a shameless plug, but if I don’t ask how will we uncover that next talkalot comms person, community engagement, operation control puppet master, flood boat operator, swiftwater tech, c...hainsaw maestro, roof tarper and sandbagger, houndog landsearcher, or that pump fiend? Call us on 66551188, or register at https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/volunteer/

14.01.2022 Come down and say hi this Tuesday night (13/10) 7pm-9pm. Contact Penny on 0413 308 292 if you would like to find out more! We look forward to meeting some new faces.

14.01.2022 A new round of training in preparation for this years flood and storm season is gearing up. Are you interested in being part and giving back? HQ is open Tuesday night from 7pm-8.30pm if you want to drop around and check out Bellingen SES.

14.01.2022 Bellingen Council flood cameras are now live:) for the following bridges: Lavenders Bridge - Bridge Street, Bellingen Lean's Bridge - Darkwood Road, Thora... Moodys Bridge - Kalang Road, Kalang Spicketts Bridge - Bowraville Road, Brierfield The cameras are currently in the process of being recalibrated but normally images will be updated every 30 minutes. Each image is time and date stamped within the black footer in the bottom left hand side of the image, to identify when the image was taken. https://www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/bridge-flood-camera-network.

13.01.2022 Hi community we have bins out the front of Our headquarters at 19 South St with sand and some sandbags that you are able to access for self filling. Bring your own shovel. If bags run out please contact the duty officer on 0447226851.

13.01.2022 Lavenders Bridge at Bellingen opened this afternoon as waters receded, Hobarts Bridge at Thora is still impassable for now.

10.01.2022 Want to learn new skills and challenge yourself? Learn more about our Unit Volunteer roles and how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3aaG6dS #volunteerexperience

09.01.2022 For those wanting a flood location, river height, road and bridge closure all in one place, try the "Floods Near Me" app. Its not SES official but published by Public Works NSW, works well once you get the hang of the colour coding of flood heights. https://apps.apple.com//app/floods-near-me-nsw/id1160448620... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details

06.01.2022 Strike Team Zulu, a flood rescue unit that has been deployed to Bellingen are assisting the SES with flooding in the area and ensuring the local community are aware of any risks. #PreparedForAnything #ProtectTheIrreplaceable #MoreThanFire #Rescue

06.01.2022 Get your home ready Thunderstorm activity over NSW is expected to develop over the east of the state from today, with possible severe storms becoming wides...pread across NSW Friday and Saturday. Whilst no warnings are current at this stage, thunderstorm warnings are likely to be issued throughout this period, particularly on Friday and Saturday. Livestock producers will be excited to see rain, particularly if totals exceed 25mm. Prepare your home by doing general home maintenance and checking your insurance. Securing items around your yard or balcony can prevent items blowing around in strong winds. For more simple things you can do to prepare for #storms visit https://bit.ly/37rMJea Over the next few days, be sure to visit the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest weather warnings affecting your location. http://bit.ly/2wuOXWt #GetReady

05.01.2022 The SES flood bulletin official update 7.30pm https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//moderate-flood-bulletin-7-bel/

03.01.2022 The NSW SES is monitoring the ever changing situation in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety and well-being of our members, and the wider community is our highest priority. The NSW SES is implementing a number of measures to ensure the continuity of our operations and support our volunteers.... Following advice from NSW Health, participation in non-essential community events, large meetings and ceremonies will be suspended. Volunteer training will be scaled back, but essential training will continue to maintain operational readiness. The NSW SES will continue to support communities become better prepared for severe weather events, and respond to communities in need over the coming months. When calling for emergency help during floods and storms, the NSW SES may ask you for additional information, including whether you are currently in isolation or have cold / flu symptoms so our volunteers can take additional safety precautions. We appreciate your assistance during this time. #NSWSES #covid19

02.01.2022 Are you ready for #BigWeather? Perhaps it’s time to #GetReady Tune in to our national broadcaster ABC Australia from 8.30pm TONIGHT (or later on their iView) to watch the new Big Weather series, which was filmed with emergency services and local communities over a summer. ... For tips on preparing your home and family for #StormSeason visit the NSW SES website at: https://bit.ly/2SVzYjb

01.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts....Continue reading

01.01.2022 Lavender’s bridge has been closed by council with water around 4.8m, Hobarts at DARKWOOD will be closed some if not already under water. It’s likely communities in Kalang and surrounds will have bridges under water. Please do not attempt to cross bridges and check on councils and rms pages for road closures.

01.01.2022 BIG Thumbs up to our Vic SES family are stepping up to help those in need.

01.01.2022 Hi Bellingen and surrounds, we aren't out of the rain woods yet. The advice that we have received is that a surface trough is moving over the state on Saturday stalling in the northeast early Sunday. Widespread showers are developing over the Mid-north Coast early Sunday morning. Widespread totals of around 25-50mm are anticipated (24hr total from midnight Saturday) with heavier falls of around 50-100mm near Port Macquarie area (see below). Flooding should not be an issue, but heavy rainfall in isolated thunderstorms may cause short term impassibility. I'm curious to know if anyone has invented a new board game in this recent wet weather, how about "Climbing Up the Walls, a game for children and adults alike"