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25.01.2022 #whiteribbonday

23.01.2022 HAPPENING NOW Building Foam clocked on the radar weaving in and out of traffic by Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force. Our members are currently assisting with managing traffic on Stanhope Parkway due to flying foam obstructing traffic. ... Please be aware when driving in the area! #NSWSES #NSWPF #Foamproblems #flyingfoam #NSWSESBlacktown #volunteers #trafficcontrol

23.01.2022 IF YOU KNEW WHAT WAS IN IT, YOU WOULDN’T GO IN IT NSW SES and NSW Health are asking the community to stay out of floodwater. It’s dangerous and disgusting. ...#Floodwater is filled with debris, bacteria and much more that could cause illness and injury. Roads and surfaces could wash away, and may not be seen from the surface. Know your risk http://bit.ly/2kNv2zC #GetReady NSW

23.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR What a year it’s been! On behalf of all the crew from the NSW SES... Blacktown unit we would like to wish everyone a happy & prosperous new year ! This year has certainly been tough with fires, floods & global pandemic. However we are looking forward to a bigger and better 2021! Thank you to all our members for a challenging but rewarding year and to all those who continuously support us so we can continue to support & protect our communities. #HappyNewYear #BiggerBetterThings #NYE #ThankYou #NSWSESBlacktownunit

21.01.2022 EARLY MORNING CALL OUTS In the early hours of the morning our members were responded to a car that collided with a large tree branch on Tallawong Avenue, Blacktown. Our volunteers ensured the scene was safe, cut-up & removed the branch to prevent further danger. ... NSW SES #NSWSESBlacktownunit #Storms #Callout #Volunteers

20.01.2022 Remembrance Day On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, we remember those who volunteered, sacrificed, served, fought, and died, for our freedom. We thank you, and we salute those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We will never forget. We will remember you. Pause. Remember. Reflect. ... #Lestweforget

19.01.2022 TREE OPERATION IN GLENWOOD Our members are currently undergoing a tree operation in Glenwood. With a large gumtree currently resting on a house. Keep a look out & FOLLOW our page for more updates soon! ... For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500. #NSWSES #storms #treeoperations #Gleenwood #NSWSESBlacktown #treedown #volunteers

17.01.2022 TREAD AS ONE CHALLENGE This month our members participated in the R U OK Day Tread As One Challenge to raise awareness for mental health. From May 15 - 22 May 2021 our members got moving as they walked, jogged & ran for the families & individuals who may be affected by mental health. ... Teaming up with Anytime Fitness our members attended their facility on Saturday to clock their final kilometres. We are proud to announce that the NSW SES Blacktown Team were ranked 1# raising the most donations as a team. Raising a total of $5,244.00 for this great cause. We are privileged to be apart of such a special event with our members going above and beyond with a combined total of 272kms achieved. With one of our volunteers putting in a massive effort, ranking at #4 out of 2,681 participants in the most KM’s clocked. Well done to all those who participated and put in there contribution to make a difference. #NSWSES #NSWSESBlacktownUnit #TreadAsOne #RUOK #OneTeam #Communitysupport #MakeADifference #Challengeyourself #Volunteers

16.01.2022 HOW PREPARED & RESILIENT ARE YOU? Tell us by filling in the survey below! Survey responses will provide vital information to NSW SES and will help support the development of practical and useful community engagement programs and activities for supporting NSW communities. ... Help us, help you! Fill in the survey here https://bit.ly/3mKcnit

15.01.2022 TIMBERRR!! TUESDAYS Our members attended to a tree threatening a road that had been damaged by the storm & a large branch had fallen onto a house today. For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500.... #NSWSES #storms #treeoperations #theponds #NSWSESBlacktown #treedown #volunteers

12.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS Issued at 5:02am Thursday 05 November 2020. Keep updated on weather changes & warnings from the BOM here http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings ... Move your vehicles undercover & away from trees and branches. Secure loose items around your home. Keep at least 8 meters AWAY from fallen powerlines. For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500. #NSWSES #Storms #Floods #beprepared #stormsafe #NSWSESBlacktown #damagingwinds

11.01.2022 SCORCHING SUNDAYS Our members have been out and about attending to over 25 calls for assistance with numerous storm & tree operations being undertaken across the Blacktown LGA. Wild winds have brought down many trees & large branches, across roads, houses & backyards.... Whether it’s rain, hail or shine our members will be there to help protect & support it’s local community. For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500 #NSWSES #stormsafe #storms #volunteers #nswsesblacktown #weatherevent #stormseason

11.01.2022 GET STORM READY Did you know that your gutters will be one of the first places to flood during a storm? Take some time to prepare your home by cleaning out your gutters and making sure your downpipes are free of debris. ... On the first Saturday of every month, the NRMA encourages you to #HelpTheHelpers by making sure your home is prepared for storms, floods and fires. Find out more here https://www.nrma.com.au/firstsaturday/november #NSWSES #NSWSESBlacktown #StormReady #StormSafe #NRMA #Prepare #Principalpartner

11.01.2022 SCOUTS EARN SES BADGE Last week members from the NSW SES Blacktown unit attended the 1st Toongabbie Scout Group to present them with their SES Scouts Badge. Following on from their visit to our unit last month were they learnt a variety of skills and knowledge of the SES. This assisting them to complete their requirements to earn this special badge. ... Our volunteers were privileged and proud to be asked to present the cubs with their badges. Well done to all! #NSWSES #NSWSESBlacktownUnit #Volunteers #Communitysupport #Scouts #OneTeam

09.01.2022 Caution Great Western Highway, Leura - 5:45pm 30/12/20 - Expect heavy delays both directions For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500.... For Life Threatening Emergencies call 000 7NEWS Sydney, 9 News Sydney, Live Traffic NSW, #leura

08.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL Issued at 4:38 pm Saturday, 26 December 2020. ... Move your vehicles undercover & away from trees and branches. Secure loose items around your home. Never drive, walk, ride or play in floodwater. For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500. #NSWSES #Storms #Floods #Ifitsfloodedforgetit #beprepared #stormsafe #NSWSESBlacktown

07.01.2022 BUSHFIRE CITATION As part of the NSW SES, while we mainly serve the community of Blacktown, we can also be called up to help the state in times of disaster. Last night members from the NSW SES Blacktown Unit received theirNSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citation, with a total of 31 members receiving a citation in recognition of their outstanding contribution & emergency response effort during 2019 -2020 bushfire season.... Members assisted in support roles with the #NSWRFS and #NSWPF while others assisted in evacuation efforts with the #ADF and were even deployed across the state. Well done to our members who worked tirelessly to support communities during the NSW bush fire crisis. #NSWSES #Bushfires #Volunteers #Blacksummer #NSWRFS #Citation #Bushfirecitation

06.01.2022 BLACKTOWN LGA MAKE-OVER The NSW Government has approved 6 new suburbs and some new suburb boundaries in Blacktown City to accommodate the significant growth in population. These changes have come into effect on 6 November 2020.... In Blacktown City, it is forecast that 85,000 new homes will accommodate 250,000 more people. For more information and individual suburb maps can be found here blacktown.nsw.gov.au/suburbchanges.

05.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands and parts of Mid North Coast, Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.... Issued at 1:47 pm Friday, 13 November 2020. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OCCURRING WITH POSSIBLE LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS Keep updated on weather changes & warnings from the BOM here shorturl.at/lqvGV Move your vehicles undercover & away from trees and branches. Secure loose items around your home. Keep at least 8 meters AWAY from fallen powerlines. For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500. #NSWSES #Storms #Floods #beprepared #stormsafe #NSWSESBlacktown #damagingwinds

02.01.2022 2020 IS NOT OVER YET Our members have been out for the past 2 days with over 20+ calls for assistance due to wild weather impacting NSW. With strong winds bringing down many trees & large branches across roads, houses and powerlines. ... In times of need it’s great to help out where you can! Our members were deployed to our neighbouring unit NSW SES Mount Druitt Unit to assist with numerous requests for assistance. For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500. #NSWSES #stormsafe #storms #volunteers #nswsesblacktown #weatherevent

01.01.2022 We will remember them

01.01.2022 SUPPORTING R U OK Our volunteers are currently participating in Tread As One, a charity run by R U OK Day and Anytime Fitness promoting mental health awareness. Today, we had representatives from R U OK visit our headquarters to thank our members for their efforts. ... We gave them a tour of our unit, spoke about what we do, and discussed the importance of their work, especially in relation to the emergency services. It is a tragic fact that so many attempt to take their lives each year, and we hope that by doing our own part, we help to raise awareness and save lives. NSW SES #NSWSESBlacktownunit #TreadAsOne #OneTeam #RUOK