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25.01.2022 #BePrepared With thunderstorm activity over NSW expected to develop over the east of the state from today, there is the possibility of localised and flash flooding in some areas across NSW Friday and Saturday. Whilst no warnings have been issued at this stage, thunderstorm warnings are likely to be issued throughout this period, particularly on Friday and Saturday. Depending on the volume of rain received in catchments, flood warnings could also be issued should catchments... receive sufficient rainfall. If you come across floodwaters, please turn around, crossing flooded roads or causeways is not worth the risk. If it's flooded - forget it! 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 See more

23.01.2022 Have you ever considered joining the team? The NSW SES has flexible volunteering options to allow community members with busy lifestyles the opportunity to become involved? The service is a Registered Training Organisation, which provides volunteers the opportunity to undertake training and gain nationally recognised qualifications. All training and uniforms are provided. No previous experience is required. There are plenty of opportunities and roles for people from diverse backgrounds and abilities which include: operational response, administration, planning, training, communications, logistics, media, community education and other support roles.

22.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and parts of Hunter, Southern Tablelands, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... 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 Armidale, Orange, Canberra, Yass, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri, Walgett, Dubbo, Parkes and Lightning Ridge. - A 47kt (87 km/h) wind gust was observed at Coonamble at 14:56 AEDT 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. Issued at 4:08 pm Saturday, 24 October 2020.

22.01.2022 At any time you notice, suspect or just feel that something’s not quite right with a friend, family or coworkers trust your gut and ask them R U OK? Use today to start the conversation, and continue the in the future. #RUOK? #supportyourfriends #family #coworkers

22.01.2022 SES VOLUNTEERS HONOUR BOURKE LEGEND In 1962, Gundabooka man Percy Hobson was the first Indigenous athlete to win a medal at the Commonwealth games. At only 20 years old, and against all odds, this local high jumper broke the record when he leapt over a 6’11 high bar, in Perth’s Perry Lakes stadium. ... A feat which forever establishing Percy as one of Australia’s most iconic sportsmen. To pay tribute, his hometown of Bourke, NSW has celebrated Percy’s achievement by dedicating the Bourke Water Tower as a canvas for a large mural of Percy; a recreation of the iconic photo of Hobson bounding into the air; the moment he earned his first gold medal. Last week, NSW SES volunteers in Bourke joined community members to finish the mural with hand-prints at the base of the mural. Our volunteers came from NSW SES Bungendore, NSW SES - Cessnock City Unit, NSW SES Dungog Unit, NSW SES - Gosford Unit, NSW SES - Hunters Hill Unit, NSW SES Maitland Unit, NSW SES - Port Stephens Unit and NSW SES Sutherland Shire to assist the local community and the local unit during the current flooding event. Kati Mann Source: https://www.paintplace.com.au/po/bourke-water-tower-project

21.01.2022 UPDATE ON BOURKE'S ROAD CLOSURES Bourke Shire Council has updated its road closures this morning. The floodwater in Bourke is currently at 10.93m and is below the Moderate flooding level. Please refer to the map below for reference to their location.... CLOSED ROADS RLR 16 - River Road RLR 22 - Parkdale RLR 29 - Emaroo RLR 38 - Turra RLR 40 - Long Meadows RLR 41 - Weir Road RLR 42 - Dry Bogan RLR 46 - Lanihuli RLR 47 - Polygonum Swamp RLR 49 - West Culgoa OPEN WITH CAUTION MR 68S - Louth-East Tilpa Side RLR 6 - Ben Lomond RLR 12 - Multagoona RLR 13 - Lansdown RLR 15 - Lakemere RLR 18 - Myroolia RLR 19 - Dungarvan RLR 20 - Wampra RLR 23 - Willara RLR 27 - Burrawantie RLR 44 - Janina RLR 45 - Tarcoon RLR 48 - Carney RLR 50 - Mooleyarrah FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT 02 6830 8000 OR A/H 0419 722 055 Note: Council wastes valuable resources repairing damage done by vehicles using closed or wet roads. Offenders may be prosecuted and be held responsible to pay for any damage caused. Stay up to date with closed roads in the Bourke Shire Council by clicking here - bourke.nsw.gov.au/engineering/road-conditions/ NSW SES Bourke Shire Council The Western Herald - Bourke Outback Radio 2WEB ABC Western Plains Roy Butler MP Mark Coulton MP

20.01.2022 Rainfall brings changes to driving conditions Western New South Wales has received significant rainfall in the past 24 hours, with good falls recorded across the region, including more than 50mm in Wanaaring. While the rain has been welcomed by pastoralists, it has resulted in the closing of a large number of roads across the region.... Deputy Zone Commander for the Far West Region, Marc Coulter, has reminded drivers to monitor the Live Traffic NSW and Local Council websites for reports on which roads are currently closed to traffic across the Incorporated Region. We remind everyone, whether you are a local or just passing through, never walk, ride, drive or play in flood waters, he said. Local SES Units have also been busy during this current rain event. Mr Coulter noted Broken Hill Unit has responded to 10 requests for assistance from community members for the tarping of roofs in the past 24 hours. Local NSW SES units are on stand-by and are ready to respond to community requests for assistance if needed, he added. The rain is expected to ease into the weekend, but we urge drivers, especially those travelling through Western NSW, to take care while on the roads, drive to the conditions, and monitor which roads are currently open or closed. In the event community members require assistance from the NSW SES, please call 132 500. In all life-threatening emergencies, please dial 000 immediately. Image source: Live Traffic NSW website

19.01.2022 Brace yourself, #StormSeason is here. Now is the time for you and your family to #GetReady Learn about the simple things you and your family can do to prepare your home all year round at https://bit.ly/2xJYae1

19.01.2022 Hold your horses, paws for effect.. the Get Ready Animals website is an excellent source for all your information on preparing your animals in preparation for an emergency. Make a plan, or start the conversion NOW! about what you will do. #makeaplan #haveaplan #starttheconversation #ACTnow... www.getreadyanimals.nsw.gov.au

17.01.2022 LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING - #LowerWestern, #UpperWestern The Severe Thunderstorm warning has been updated to now include larger parts of the Upper and Lower Western districts. ... Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include #Tibooburra, #Wilcannia, #WhiteCliffs, #Wanaaring, #BrokenHill and #Menindee. NSW SES has responded to a number of Flood Rescues in the area, and are currently active. Please avoid all Non-essential travel immediately. IF ITS FLOODED FORGET IT! Please For emergency help, call #NSWSES on 132 500 or Triple Zero 000 in life threatening situations.

17.01.2022 BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER - JOIN THE NSW SES Right across Northern NSW during the past six weeks, NSW SES volunteers from across the state have come together to assist communities affected by flood water. It is yet another great example of the community helping each other through crisis.... Our volunteers have undertaken so many vital roles in assisting flood affected communities and they have done an amazing job at it. What have our members been up to: Collecting flood data and images of the water impacting communities to help prepare for future events Conducting patrols of flood affected areas to ensure the communities which are affected remain safe Undertaking remote restocking of isolated communities and properties with food, water and medical supplies. Patrolling river systems and undertaking flood rescues when community members get stuck in flood water. Hosting community barbeques and other engagement events to inform and connect with local communities. There are so many options to assist your community by being a member of the NSW SES- and you'll get plenty of training and new skills while you are at it! If you have been inspired by our wonderful volunteers during this current flooding and would like to enquire about joining the NSW SES and helping your community - register your interest to join by clicking here https://bit.ly/3lms7cc We hope to hear from you. NSW SES Moree Plains Shire Walgett Shire Council Brewarrina Shire Council Central Darling Shire Council Outback Radio 2WEB The Western Herald - Bourke Brewarrina Newspaper ABC New England North West ABC Western Plains ABC Broken Hill PRIME7 News Central West Prime7 News North West Adam Marshall MP Roy Butler MP Mark Coulton MP

13.01.2022 #BePrepared Thunderstorm activity over NSW is expected to develop over the east of the state from today, with possible severe storms becoming widespread 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. 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 M...eteorology for the latest weather warnings affecting your location. http://bit.ly/2wuOXWt #GetReady See more

12.01.2022 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and vigorous easterly winds are expected during Friday. Areas likely to be affected include the Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, River...ina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the Upper Western forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. Issued at 4:12 am EST on Friday 7 August 2020.

11.01.2022 With a wet and wild summer on the cards this year, the NSW Government and NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) are encouraging all communities to be ready for ...a potential increase in storms and floods. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York launched ‘Get Ready’ a NSW SES campaign to help communities prepare for the upcoming storm season. https://bit.ly/3mWXdav

10.01.2022 #GetReady for possible stormy weather throughout NSW today! Please remember: * 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. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the NSW SES on 132 500 or if it is a life threatening situation, ring Triple Zero (000). Visit our website for simple things you can do to prepare now: https://bit.ly/3csNaFz For information on all current weather warnings, visit the Bureau of Meteorology: https://bit.ly/2FZtRak Note: this is a forecast map, not to be confused with a Severe Weather Warning Map (they look similar!) #StormSeason

07.01.2022 Deputy Zone Commander Marc Coulter recently had the pleasure of presenting Long Service awards to members of the Bourke Unit. Awards were presented to Karen Keuning 25yrs Service, Lee-Anne Hughston 15yrs and Les Harding 10yrs. All are active members who provide exceptional service to the organisation and their community. Pictured Karen, Lee, Les and members from the Bourke Unit

06.01.2022 Major Flooding Expected along the the Narran River at #Angledool. Stay informed visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au for flood bulletins and for the latest weather and weather warnings visit www.bom.gov.au

04.01.2022 DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are expected in western parts during the day and in the east on Tuesday evening. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Goulburn, Cobar and Broken Hill. The State Emergency Service advises that people should:... * 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 lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * 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.

04.01.2022 How wonderful to see so much water entering the Menindee Lakes System, especially given the fact the flood peak along the Darling River is not expected until at least a month away.

03.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL, for people in Central West Slopes and Plains, Riverina and parts of North West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Lower Western and Upper Western Districts. 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 #Dubbo, #Wa...ggaWagga, #Albury, #Griffith, #Cobar and #BrokenHill. For more information on this warning, visit the Bureau of Meteorology: https://bit.ly/3dWHMen