NSW SES Coffs Harbour in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales | Emergency rescue service

NSW SES Coffs Harbour

Locality: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 29 Park Avenue 2450 Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

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

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22.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL for people in parts of #MidNorthCoast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 1:12 pm Tuesday, 29 December 2020. HEAVY FALLS LIKELY ABOUT NORTHERN NSW... Keep up to date with warnings at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include #CoffsHarbour, Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Coonabarabran, #Woolgoolga, #Sawtell and #Dorrigo. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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 4:15 pm.

19.01.2022 Our Road Crash Rescue operators have been busy training this weekend with St John Ambulance Coffs Harbour and NSW Ambulance to ensure they are ready to provide the best to our community at all times. Thanks to Sell & Parker for providing the training materials and location. #roadcrashrescue #training #volunteers #rescue #coffsharbour #coffscoast #nswses #stateemergencyservice #stjohnambulance #midnorthcoast #nsw #newsouthwales St John Ambulance

17.01.2022 A quick reference on when to call NSW SES

15.01.2022 Earlier today, NSW SES Coffs Harbour Unit responded to a single vehicle #MVA in North Boambee Valley. After using our e-draulic jaws of life tools to partially remove one side of the vehicle, our crews assisted NSW Ambulance with extrication of the driver who was then transported to hospital. #rescue #nswses #stateemergencyservice #coffsharbour #coffscoast #midnorthcoast #CFS45 #jawsoflife #edraulics

14.01.2022 At this time of year we see a large increase of travellers and holiday makers to the #MidNorthCoast. While you’re here, it is important to be aware of what is going on locally and understand local risks so you can enjoy and have a safe and happy time in our beautiful part of the world. So please be aware because of steady rain over the past week or more, local river systems and waterways along the East Coast and in particular the Mid North Coast area are very full at this poi...nt in time. With #thunderstorms and heavy localised #rainfall predicted for this area over the coming days we could again see rivers, creeks and causeways levels rise very rapidly. Be aware of the local conditions if #camping or #caravanning on river banks for the chance of rapid rise in water levels or isolation due to waters rising over low level bridges. There is a Flood Watch currently in place for the following rivers: Orara River Bellinger and Kalang Rivers Hastings River Manning and Gloucester Rivers Paterson and Williams Rivers Full bulletin at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/floodwatch1.shtml Stay up to date with the BoM issued warnings and local conditions by monitoring the BoM www.bom.gov.au and local roads www.myroadinfo.nsw.gov.au and livetraffic.com.au Please contact the #SES on 132500 for help in floods or storms If the situation is life threatening call #triplezero 000 immediately. Please don’t drive, walk, ride, paddle or play in flood waters. Enjoy your time in our part of the world and stay safe we want to see you back again. http://publish.viostream.com/play/nf75g57n9qy51k

11.01.2022 COVID-19 has thrown up some interesting challenges. None the least was keeping teams current with things like First Aid training where socially distancing is just not practical for practical . With a relaxation of training guidelines we have finally been able to accredit and recertify First Aid operators within the Unit. #firstaid #savinglives #sesrescue #training

10.01.2022 With #NationalRoadSafetyWeek upon us, please take a moment to listen to Chief Inspector Gorman from Coffs Clarence Police District. Take a moment to think, do the right thing, and be safe out there #CoffsHarbour #roadsafetyweek #nrsw Coffs-Clarence Police District Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force NSW Ambulance Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter

10.01.2022 Heads up - with possible thunderstorms and heavy rain occurring across almost the entire state today and the next few days, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued an initial #floodwatch for the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions. Note this is an Initial Flood Watch, not a Flood Warning. A Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.... Flood Warnings will be issued by the Bureau of Meteorology if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service. Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed. Catchments likely to be affected include: #OraraRiver - minor flooding #HastingsRiver - minor flooding #ManningRiver and #GloucesterRiver - minor flooding #WollombiBrook and #LowerHunterRiver - minor flooding #PatersonRiver and #WilliamsRiver - minor flooding Stay up to date with the latest Warnings: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

09.01.2022 NSW SES Coffs Harbour attended another fall on the Northern Breakwall in Coffs Harbour after 5am on New Year’s Day. According to NSW Ambulance, a 54 year old ...female slipped between rocks after a 5 metre fall. An Ambulance spokesperson said the patient suffered head, wrist and leg injuries. She was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus in a serious condition.

09.01.2022 Wishing all of our dedicated members and the Coffs Harbour community a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Thank you to the families, employers and friends of our volunteers, who have supported our members throughout the year - it really is appreciated.

07.01.2022 Coffs Harbour SES is hosting a Northern Zone NSW SES operational event today as our members & staff identify some of the highest flash flooding risk points & flood mitigation works done in NSW supported by NSW SES, Coffs Harbour City Council & The NRMA Triple M Coffs Coast Hit105.5 Coffs Coast ABC Coffs Coast CHYFM 104.1 The Coffs Coast Advocate PRIME7 News North Coast NBN Television #stormseason #flood #flashflood #sesrescue #warning

05.01.2022 Coffs Harbour SES were tasked for rescue operations this afternoon at Mutton Bird Island supporting NSW Ambulance and NSW Police Force for a patient on the island suffering a medical episode. #sesrescue #generallandrescue #primaryrescue #coffsharbour #muttonbirdisland #coffsjetty

04.01.2022 A quiet suburban street became a hive of emergency services activity on Monday morning. NSW SES Coffs Harbour worked to support NSW Ambulance as the driver was extricated in the safest manner. E-draulic cutters and jaws of life were utilised to remove the drivers’ door and B pillar allowing paramedics to fully access and safely extricate the patient. As the designated primary General Land Rescue (GLR) and Road Crash Rescue (RCR) response unit for the Coffs Harbour area our teams take immense pride in the level of professionalism and skills we bring to every emergency situation. #sesrescue #edraulics #roadrash #jawsoflife #coffsharbour #cfs45 #mva #rescue #cfs46

04.01.2022 Very sound advice. #ifitsfloodedforgetit #TurnAroundDontDrown Triple M Coffs Coast ABC Coffs Coast CHY FM 104.1 Hit105.5 Coffs Coast The Coffs Coast Advocate Pat Conaghan MP Gurmesh Singh - MP Coffs Harbour City Council

02.01.2022 Update @ 9.36pm Friday 13 November 2020: CANCELLATION Severe Thunderstorm Warning: The BOM advises that the immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.... ********** Severe #Thunderstorm Warning Issued @ 8:36 pm Friday, 13 November 2020: for LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. The Bureau of Meteorology advises Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include #Grafton, #Scone, #CouttsCrossing, #Nymboida, #Ulmarra, #Glenreagh, #Gloucester, #BarringtonTops and #Murrurundi. 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.