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25.01.2022 Do you own a business in Canowindra? Do you have a flood plan? What is a flood plan you ask? Canowindra SES unit is holding a community information night on Tuesday 23rd of March starting at 6:30pm at the Ex-Services Club in Canowindra. Come along to learn more about protecting your livelihood and prepare your business. ... Canowindra SES is actively recruiting in the month of March for new recruits to join our team, support our community and commence training in April 2021. #NSWSES #Volunteer #Communitysupport #Teamwork

23.01.2022 Water is starting to flow over George Russell Drive, Please Drive with care and remember if it’s flooded forget it.

19.01.2022 It is currently snowing on the Cargo road near Mt Canobolas Drive safely and to the conditions this evening.

19.01.2022 Flood watches have been issued for many river catchments in NSW, and now for the Belubula River as well. Now is a great time to move pumps etc away from the river, and move any machinery or livestock to higher ground. Further information will be provided as it becomes available... Flood watch: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/floodwatch1.shtml The Canowindra Phoenix Canowindra News Canowindra What's On Page PRIME7 News Central West

19.01.2022 We are looking for new volunteers! Visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/volunteer/ to find out more!

19.01.2022 Sunday night update **Road closures/impacts** Soldiers settlement bridge west of Canowindra is closed. George Russell Dr (Woodstock Rd) is open, however there is a small amount of water over the road so please drive carefully.... **River update** The Belubula river has had a few small rises and decreases throughout the day, but has remained reasonably steady. We expect flooding to continue through the night and into tomorrow. The unit field team have been stood down for some well deserved rest overnight, but they remain on standby if required. Unit operations team are monitoring the river remotely via the automatic gauges and will provide any updates required. **A quick word from our unit commander** I’d just like to say a massive thank you to all members of our unit, you’ve worked hard during the past 36 hours and it really is appreciated. Thank you to the business in town that support us, without you we wouldn’t be able to run! And a huge thanks to the community for reporting anything out of the usual/unsafe, and also not entering or playing in flood waters! Never walk, ride, drive or play in floodwaters! If you need assistance during a flood or storm phone the NSW SES on 132500. If your emergency is life threatening phone 000 immediately! If you think you could be a volunteer (it’s pretty easy) with the Nsw SES visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au to find out more! Canowindra News PRIME7 News Central West 9 News Central West The Canowindra Phoenix ABC Emergency Lawrence's IGA Canowindra

18.01.2022 Severe weather is forecast for the afternoon. Please secure any loose furniture and toys such as trampolines in your yard. Cleaning out your gutters can also prevent water from entering your house. PRIME7 News Central West ABC Emergency ABC Central West WIN News Central West The Canowindra Phoenix Canowindra News Canowindra What's On Page

18.01.2022 Visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer for more info or to sign up!

18.01.2022 Do you know if you’re in a flood risk area? Would you know what to do in a flood? To learn the answers to these questions and more come along to the Canowindra SES information night, being held on Tuesday 23rd of March starting at 6:30pm at the Ex-Services Club. ... We will be sharing our knowledge, talking about the NSW SES and how together we can be a flood safe, resilient community. Canowindra SES is actively recruiting in the month of March for new recruits to join out team, support our community and commence training in April 2021. www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer #Strongertogether #community #NSWSES #Volunteer

15.01.2022 Drive to the conditions today, and take care!

15.01.2022 The Belubula river has risen this morning and continues rising this afternoon due to rainfall over night. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated as information becomes available. **pic from previous flooding**

15.01.2022 Good morning Canowindra! Please see below for an update on roads and flooding. **Roads update** Soldiers settlement bridge west of Canowindra is closed.... All other roads remain unaffected and are open. **River Update** Current readings of the river indicate that it will fall throughout the day. The gauge at John Grant bridge is at 4.86M and falling. Never walk, ride, drive or ply in floodwaters. If you need assistance during a flood or storm call the NSW SES on 132500. If your emergency is life threatening please call 000 immediately! Have a safe and wonderful day!

12.01.2022 Flooding update Settlement bridge road is closed All other roads remain open at the moment.... We have two teams in the field gathering flood intelligence for future operations, if you see them out and about give them a wave! Further updates will be provided as they become available.

11.01.2022 If you see this little guy out running around please call the number on the original post! We hope he returns home safely soon!

10.01.2022 Tonight the team went through a vehicle familiarisation session, learning the ins and outs of Canowindra’s storm response vehicle along with the locations of tools, equipment and safety gear! Our valued team member, and Deputy Unit Commander, Kim also received her 5 year long service award! If you’ve ever been curious about volunteering visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au for more info, or send us a message on here.

10.01.2022 We want you! We want to train you for free! That's right, we train you! The NSW SES is a Registered Training Organisation and can provide you with nationally recognized qualifications... and the best part is its free! If you've ever thought about being a volunteer, wanted to be part of an emergency service and help out your community, head on over to www.ses.nsw.gov.au and click on "Volunteering" for more information and to sign up!

06.01.2022 Premier’s Press Conference on weather event March 25

06.01.2022 Sunday morning update. **Road closures due to flooding** Soldiers settlement bridge is closed. All other roads usually affected by the belubula are open, including Belubula way at Cherry Tree, and George Russell Dr (Woodstock Rd).... **River update** At the moment the river at John Grant Bridge is at 4.92M and steady. With rain continuing throughout the day we may see the river go up and down a few times. Never walk, ride, drive or play in flood waters!

05.01.2022 Minor Flood Warning issued for the Lachlan River.

03.01.2022 There is some severe weather forecast, especially towards the end of the week! Now is a great time to do a bit of quick maintenance that can help avoid damage during these storms. Cleaning gutters, securing loose items in the yard such as trampolines and chairs, and repairing any old leaks or roof damage.