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Locality: Pokolbin, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: Col Turnbull Parade 2320 Pokolbin, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 https://youtu.be/uxRNPd6Ar0w

24.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts. Issued at 8:09 pm Monday, 21 September 2020.... Plan Image A cold front is sweeping across inland NSW today, bringing strong and fast-moving storms. 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 Orange, Moree, Narrabri and Dubbo. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Upper Western district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. A wind gust of 96 km/h was reported at Cobar weather Station at around 3pm Large hail has been reported near Wagga Wagga as storms moved through. 25mm was reported in 30 mins at Carabost to 3pm. 26mm was reported in 15 mins at Forbes to 5pm. 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 11:10 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

23.01.2022 Thanks Singleton SES for hosting this training opportunity for our members! Did you know the SES provides nationally recognised training in a number of different fields for their volunteers? Message the page today to find out more about becoming an SES volunteer.

23.01.2022 We're being warned it's going to be an unusually wet and wild summer with powerful storms, like tonight's, predicted across the state. The NSW SES today launche...d a demonstration of just how dangerous floodwater can be and the risks of jumping in to save someone. www.7NEWS.com.au #NSWstorm #7NEWS

20.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS VERY WINDY WITH VIGOROUS COLD FRONT... For people in Hunter, Illawarra, Lower Western and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. ** 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

20.01.2022 The Cessnock SES currently have teams on the ground assisting with multiple requests in the Cessnock and surrounding areas as a result of the recent storm. If you are waiting on a team, we thank you for your patience. If you require assistance please call 132500

15.01.2022 MINOR FLOOD BULLETIN #6 Wollombi Brook Issued: Tuesday 28 July 2020 at 7.52pm Issued By: Peter Green, Incident Controller... What is happening? Minor flooding is forecast for the Wollombi Brook Area, impacting on the towns and surrounding areas of Broke, Bulga, Laguna, Millfield, Wollombi, Brickmans Bridge, Ellalong,Paxton. Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Wollombi Brook catchment in the past two days. This rain has caused minor flooding along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga. The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi is expected to remain below the minor flood level What we are expecting: Minor flooding is occurring along the Wollombi Brook The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is likely to peak near 3.40 metres around 01:00 am Wednesday with minor flooding.

14.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning - for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES Issued at 5:14 pm Thursday, 8 October 2020. GUSTY STORMS WITH POSSIBLE LARGE HAIL THROUGH THE HUNTER AND LOWER MID-NORTH COAST ... Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Taree, Newcastle, Scone, Cessnock, Maitland, Toronto, Singleton, Muswellbrook and Dungog. 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. * 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.

13.01.2022 The rain is here! For assistance in floods or storms call 132500

11.01.2022 MINOR FLOOD BULLETIN #5 Wollombi Brook Issued: Tuesday 28 July 2020 at 5.04pm Issued By: Peter Green, Incident Controller... What is happening? Minor flooding is forecast for the Wollombi Brook Area, impacting on the towns and surrounding areas of Broke, Bulga, Laguna, Millfield, Wollombi, Brickmans Bridge, Ellalong,Paxton. River levels at Bulga have risen lower than previously expected and river height predictions have been lowered to reflect upstream levels. Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Wollombi Brook catchment in the past two days. This rain is expected to cause minor flooding along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga. The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi is expected to remain below the minor flood level. What we are expecting: Minor flooding is likely along the Wollombi Brook. The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is likely to peak near 3.40 metres around 01:00 am Wednesday with minor flooding.

09.01.2022 Minor Flood Warning for the Wollombi Brook at Bulga Issued at 5:42 am EST on Tuesday 28 July 2020... Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT BULGA TUESDAY MORNING Heavy rainfall has been recorded over the Wollombi Brook catchment on Sunday. This rain is likely to cause minor flooding along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi is expected to remain below the minor flood level. Wollombi Brook: Minor flooding is expected along the Wollombi Brook at Bulga. The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 2.86 metres and rising. The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is expected to reach around 3.00 m around 10:00 am Tuesday with minor flooding. Flood Safety Advice: In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous. For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts: * NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au * RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com * Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/midnorth.shtml * Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ * Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ * BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Tuesday 28 July 2020.

06.01.2022 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL... For people in Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and parts of Hunter and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:03 pm Thursday, 29 October 2020. LARGE HAIL POSSIBLE IN NORTHEAST AND HUNTER Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree and Cessnock. 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:05 pm.

02.01.2022 Stuck at home during the recent wet weather wondering how you can get out and help? Cessnock City SES is looking for volunteers to fill a number of roles including Storm Damage Operators, Operational & Administration Support, Community Engagement and Flood Rescue. See yourself in orange? Apply today: https://bit.ly/31L996k