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NSW SES South Eastern Zone

Locality: Goulburn, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 56-58 Knox Street 2580 Goulburn, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 With more hot and windy weather expected tomorrow, there are some simple things you can do now to prepare: 1. Secure or put away loose items around your yard or on the balcony 2. Trim over hanging tree branches 3. Clean your gutters and downpipes 4. Check that your roof is in good repair ... 5. Make sure your insurance is up-to-date 6. Prepare your Emergency Kit 7. Check on your neighbours For more ways to help prepare your home, visit StormSafe.com.au See more

23.01.2022 What are you doing today to celebrate NSW State Emergency Service Volunteers. This WOW day Bunnings in Goulburn has dressed up to say thank you. #ThankYouSES #nswsesvolunteers #bunningswarehouse... #NSWSES See more

21.01.2022 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES Issued at 3:30 pm Friday, 13 November 2020. For people in parts of Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle, Sydney and Greater Wollongong areas. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OCCURRING, MAY PRODUCE LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS... The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Campbelltown, Maitland, Kurri Kurri and Beresfield. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Newcastle City, Raymond Terrace, Belmont and Medowie by 3:55 pm and Anna Bay, Lemon Tree Passage, Mallabula and Bobs Farm by 4:25 pm. Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely. 81km/hr gust observed south of Singleton at 2:23pm.. 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. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * 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 4:30 pm.

21.01.2022 Issued at 4:43 am Tuesday, 1 December 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. VIGOROUS ALPINE WINDS TODAY... A strong cold front will move across western and southern New South Wales during Tuesday, generating vigorous west to northwesterly winds. Winds are expected to ease as the front moves further north early on Wednesday morning. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are possible about the Alpine areas above 1200 metres of the Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory districts from late Tuesday morning. For areas above 1900 metres, winds may average 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 120 km/h. Winds are expected to ease by early Wednesday morning. Locations which may be affected include Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Selwyn, Mount Ginini and Adaminaby. 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. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Tuesday.

21.01.2022 The rain we have had this morning has caused some roads in the Windellama region to have flood waters across them. Protect yourself and your family by not walking, riding, or driving through these waters.

21.01.2022 Looks like our Ulladulla Unit has been getting together to educate, train and well by the looks of it have a lot of fun .

21.01.2022 Members from various South Eastern NSW SES Units have travelled to Queensland to assist with the many jobs they received after the large hailstorm they had last week. Thank you SES members

20.01.2022 If you are in Goulburn tonight get down to the Big Merino to see it lit up in orange to support our volunteers for WOW day tomorrow. Share your photos to NSW SES NSW SES - Goulburn Unit Goulburn Post... 93.5 Eagle FM See more

20.01.2022 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BEGA The Bega River at Bega North has fallen below the minor flood level. No further flooding is expected in the Bega River. Flood water may have impacted low lying areas, roads and causeways. Some rural roads may be closed. Motorists should avoid driving through flood waters, which may have washed away road surfaces and could be deeper or faster-flowing than they look. Never walk, drive or ride through floodwaters. If it’s flooded, forget it. Check on your neighbours.

19.01.2022 Congrats to all the newly qualified rescue operators from our Sapphire Coast Units. Thank you to all our members who support their communities in times of need.

18.01.2022 Issued at 3:25 pm Monday, 23 November 2020. Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Wollondilly/Wingecarribee, Greater Wollongong and parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney areas. Weather Situation:... The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Shellharbour and Lake Avon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Wollongong, Picton and the Nattai Tablelands by 3:55 pm and Sutherland, Sydney Airport, Katoomba, Camden, Campbelltown and Liverpool by 4:25 pm. Damaging winds are likely. 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. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

17.01.2022 Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day, NSW SES is reminding communities along the state’s coast that, despite their rare occurrence, tsunamis are a still possibi...lity. Read more https://bit.ly/2I2ylyv There have been about 40 tsunamis recorded in NSW since 1805. World Tsunami Awareness Day, which is hosted every year on 5 November by the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction Office since its inception in 2015, aims to increase the awareness of tsunamis and their risks in coastal communities throughout the world. Be ready to mitigate, prepare and respond to tsunamis join #TsunamiDay Know your tsunami warnings, learn more https://bit.ly/2HSFD85

16.01.2022 Another great job by our Volunteers helping their community after the storms in an around Canberra yesterday. #queanbeyanses

15.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 1:05 pm Monday, 23 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next seve...ral hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, Hay and Cobar. 93 km/h wind gust observed at Mt Ginini at 12:34pm 95 km/h wind gust observed at Cabramurra at 11:47am 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.

15.01.2022 The NSW SES Community Preparedness and Resilience Survey is now open. We want to hear from you. Residents of NSW are strongly encouraged to take part in this online survey. Results will provide NSW SES with a better idea on how to work together with communities to increase preparedness for disasters. https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//community-preparedness-and-re/

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Kevin Muffet on being named Goulburn's Australia Day Citizen of the Year. A well deserved award. https://bit.ly/3qSmq7c

14.01.2022 Issued at 2:44 pm Monday, 23 November 2020. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. 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 inc...lude Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Orange, Goulburn and Cobar. 93 km/h wind gust observed at Mt Ginini at 12:34pm 95 km/h wind gust observed at Cabramurra at 11:47am 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 If you are looking for more information on Road Closures Goulburn Mulwaree Council Facebook page has up to date information.

11.01.2022 Tell us how prepared and resilient you are. There's still plenty of time to participate in the Community Preparedness and Resilience Survey. Open to NSW residents. 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. https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//community-preparedness-and-re/

10.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Snowy Mountains and parts of South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:36 am Monday, 16 November 2020.... An approaching trough and cold front are increasing northwesterly winds. Conditions are expected to east during Monday as the system weakens and moves further north. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 80 to 100 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 120 km/h are likely for Alpine areas above 1900 metres. For areas below 1900 metres over parts of the Snowy Mountains and ACT, winds may average 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h on Monday morning. The greatest risk of damaging winds is along ridges. Winds are expected to ease on Monday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Perisher Valley, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Braidwood, Cooma, Bombala, Bredbo, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel. Thredbo top station has so far recorded mean winds of 76km/h at 3am and a wind gust of 106km/h at 3:39am. 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.

10.01.2022 Issued at 6:24 pm Monday, 1 February 2021. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS For people in South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Illawarra, Central West Slopes and Plains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.... Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn and Dubbo. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Riverina and Lower Western districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 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 9:25 pm.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Matthew Chifley ‘Pockets’ for receiving this recognition. Matthew exemplifies what it means to put service above self. From all members of SEZ, well done.

08.01.2022 The #Pudding is made and the #Pavlova base is in the oven where it will sleep overnight. What desserts do you like to eat on Christmas Day?

07.01.2022 MINOR Flood Bulletin 5 has been released. The Bega River at Bega North peaked Wednesday morning, with minor flooding. The river level is now falling. Rainfall has eased throughout the Bega River catchment. The Bega River at Bega North is expected to fall below the minor flood level (4.60 metres) Wednesday evening.

07.01.2022 The wild and windy weather kept Units busy over the weekend. Thank you to all our members who helped out their communities.

07.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all the communities in South Eastern NSW, and a very big thank you to all our members. We hope whereever you are you get to enjoy a meal and a laugh with family or friends (even if it is virtually).

06.01.2022 Its National Volunteer week and this Wednesday you can say thanks to all our SES volunteers by Wearing Orange. Celebrate Wear Orange Wednesday and share your photos of thanks. Don't forget to use the hashtag #thankyouSES

05.01.2022 Are you ready for heavy rain? The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting possible heavy rainfall this evening and into the early morning for some parts of the South East of NSW, which could see as much as 50mm fall within a couple of hours. What you should do: Take steps now to prevent any damage to your home.... Clean your gutters. Move your car under cover and away from trees. Secure or put away loose items around your house and yard. Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater. For assistance in a storm or flood call the NSW SES on 132 500, in a life threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000). See more

05.01.2022 All members of the South Eastern Zone team would like to send a big congratulations to Matthew CHIFLEY! Thank you for your dedication, support to your communitiy and to the volunteers and staff that make up the NSW SES. We hope you got to enjoy some time celebrating with your family.

04.01.2022 If you're a NSW resident there are just five days left to complete the Community Preparedness and Resilience Survey. Don't miss this chance to tell us your thoughts and behaviours around preparing for a natural disaster. https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//community-preparedness-and-re/... Survey closes midnight 30 November 2020.