NSW SES Liverpool in Liverpool, New South Wales | Government organisation

NSW SES Liverpool

Locality: Liverpool, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 3 Hoxton Park Road LIVERPOOL 2170 2170 Liverpool, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Russell is currently our longest serving, active SES volunteers here at the Liverpool unit. He brings with him an abundance of wisdom, knowledge and, skills to share with all our members. Cheers to more years, Russell!

25.01.2022 Good afternoon Liverpool. If you had any doubt that Friday’s windstorm was ferocious, the following photos show the damage that occurred on Twelfth Street Austral where multiple trees had been toppled. Once the power has been made safe, our friends from NSW SES Parramatta Unit spent several hours clearing the road to provide access for local residents. Thanks team. Much appreciated!

25.01.2022 A severe thunderstorm warning is now in place for the Sydney Metropolitan Area. Keep yourself up to date with these warnings by visiting the Bureau of Meteorology at bom.gov.au. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21033.shtml

25.01.2022 UPDATE It came in like a wrecking ball. Extreme heat, blasting wind gusts of up to 82km/hr recorded at Holsworthy have caused havoc throughout the Liverpool Government Area.... The wind today has created 36 calls for assistance from residents, with still more trickling in. Our volunteers have given their all today to work through majority of these jobs, and appreciate residents patience as we have worked through these jobs on a priority basis. If you require emergency assistance from NSW SES call 132 500, if your emergency is life threatening call triple zero (000) immediately. #NSWSES #liverpoolleader #LiverpoolChampion #893FM

24.01.2022 Only five days until WOW Day! Get ready to rock out in your best orange this coming Wednesday 19th, to show your support for our SES volunteers. Want to know more about how to get involved? Visit: https://bit.ly/33chYq9... #ThankYouSES #WOWDay

24.01.2022 Heads up Liverpool - Some Severe Weather may be on its way. The BOM has indicated: * Winds of 60km/h to 80km/h may occur over the coming few days. * There is a high possibility of very strong winds late tomorrow morning into the afternoon and evening (Thursday). Gusts may get up to 100km/h. * Rainfall of up to 25mm may also be experienced.... Take the time to prepare your property now.

23.01.2022 Flood Watch for minor flooding issued by the Bureau Of Meteorology for the Georges River. For More information go to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/floodwatch1.shtml This is NOT a Flood Warning: 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 or a flood warning be issued.

22.01.2022 What do we do when we cant train face to face? Live stream our sessions of course. Last night our volunteers did a virtual exercise on response driving.

21.01.2022 Good Evening Liverpool. Strong winds have caused havoc across the Liverpool LGA. Damage has been reported from Chipping Norton in the East to Kemps Creek in the West. SES with the assistance of NSWRFS are working to repair damage and provide access. A big thanks to SES Units from NSW SES - Marrickville Unit, NSW SES Auburn Unit, NSW SES Hurstville Unit, NSW SES Kogarah Unit, Hunters Hill and canadabay who have helped out.

20.01.2022 Join Emergency Services Blood Challenge Donate blood or plasma in June-August Continue donating... even though challenge is over Thank you to emergency services across the nation who have rolled up their sleeves during the last three months for the Emergency Services Blood Challenge. With the challenge completed, the team continue to donate at the local Lifeblood Donor Centre in Liverpool.... Love your work Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our Deputy Unit Commander James (left) for being awarded the National Medal He has given over 15 years of admirable service to the community and continues to do so without missing a beat. Thank you James! ... A bit about the medal... The National Medal recognises long and diligent services in organisations that protect life and property at some risk to their members.

20.01.2022 Communications on the Moo-ve. Check out our COWs.

19.01.2022 Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot! With temperatures in the Liverpool area expected to be over 40 degrees this weekend, below are some things you can do to stay safe in the heat. Drink regularly: even if you don’t feel thirsty. Water is the best option.... Look after your pets: Make sure your pets have plenty of shade and enough cool water to last the entire day. Stay out of the sun: Take shelter. If you need to be out in the sun, wear a shirt, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Check on family, friends, neighbours: Keep a close eye on those most at risk, like the sick, the elderly and the very young.

19.01.2022 Good Morning Liverpool. Following yesterdays rain and wind we have received 62 requests for assistance from across the Liverpool LGA. Our volunteers worked into the early hours of this morning, and will be out again soon continuing to provide assistance. If you have lodged a request for assistance with the SES, we ask for your patience as we work through outstanding requests. If you have lodged a request, but no longer require our help, please call 132500 to cancel the job.

18.01.2022 Afternoon Liverpool. There’s currently a line of storms to the west of Sydney, heading east. Liverpool may be affected by this, or other storms this afternoon / evening.

18.01.2022 Good Afternoon Liverpool. Please see the following alert from NSW Heath in relation to the Crossroads Hotel in Casula.

18.01.2022 Everyone... meet Joe!

17.01.2022 Exactly one week until WOW Day! Wear something orange on Wednesday 19th, MAY to show your appreciation for our SES volunteers. Check out these iconic landmarks across NSW turning :... - Big Banana (Tues 18) - Dog on the Tucker Box (Tues 18) - Big Merino (Tues 18) - Opera House (Tues 18) - Sydney Harbour Bridge (Tues 18) - Sydney Town Hall (Tues 18) - Big Bogan Nyngan (Tues 18 & Wed 19) - Albury Entertainment Centre (Wed 19) - Hunters Hill Council Chambers (Wed 19) - Sydney Cricket Ground (Wed 19) - Bankwest (Wed 19) - Stadium Australia (Wed 19) - Port Macquarie Glasshouse Theatre & Town Square (Wed 19) - Big Goldpanner Bathurst #ThankYouSES #WOWDay

17.01.2022 ROAD WEATHER ALERT Road Weather Alert for Sydney for all suburbs Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 1:05 pm AEST on Sunday 9 August 2020.... Reduced visibility in heavy rain and the possibility of flooded roads may make driving conditions Sunday afternoon and evening in all suburbs. Motorists are advised to take extreme care. For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police. Visit Live Traffic NSW for road updates: https://www.livetraffic.com

16.01.2022 Today we have had two teams in the field responding to various requests for assistance. The majority of these requests were for trees down due to the strong winds we have been experiencing.

16.01.2022 Flood Bulletin #1 for the Georges River.

16.01.2022 Today the BOM is forecasting possible thunderstorm activity across most of the state. Please take the time to prepare your property before conditions potentially deteriorate later this afternoon. Keep up to date with the latest warnings at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

16.01.2022 HAPPENING NOW Teams are currently responding to multiple trees that have fallen from this wind. Please stay clear of fallen trees and powerlines.... If you require emergency assistance from NSW SES call 132 500 If your emergency is life threatening call triple zero (000) immediately

16.01.2022 HAPPY WEAR IT PURPLE DAY FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2020! The NSW SES is proud to celebrate Wear It Purple (WIP) Day supporting young people who identify as sexuality and gender diverse (rainbow). WIP aims to show rainbow youth that they have the right to be proud of who they are, and can take courage from supportive communities around them to Stand Up and Stand Out. ... We are raising the rainbow flag at NSW SES State Headquarters to show our support. Everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, accepted and connected. Learn more about WIP here: https://bit.ly/3jfyWtt

15.01.2022 *Meet our volunteers* This is Peter, one of our volunteers here at Liverpool SES. Hear his story below...

14.01.2022 Morning Liverpool. When the end result is still larger than one of your team members, you know the job was big. 2 of our teams of volunteers worked for nearly 3 hours into the late evening to clear an extremely large and complex tree that damaged power lines and had closed roads in Busby. Since yesterday, 38 requests for assistance have been received at Liverpool SES and 1358 across the State following the strong winds yesterday.

14.01.2022 Heads up Liverpool: It is possible that an east coast low could form off the NSW coast early next week bringing with it significant rainfall for the Liverpool area. Now is the time to prepare your property, some things you can do now: Clean out your gutters.... Inspect your roof for cracked tiles. Ensure your drains are clear of debris. Secure loose item on your yard or on your balcony. For up to date forecasts go to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/liverpool.shtml

13.01.2022 December 5th is International Volunteer Day (IVD) It was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism. Today we focus on raising awareness on the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing the world.... Thank YOU volunteers! #internationalvolunteerday

13.01.2022 Good Morning Liverpool. Please see a recent post from NSW Health around COVID-19 testing sites and locations.

13.01.2022 Were back! Tonight was our first night of face to face training since March. Our members are getting used to social distancing and only being together in vehicles for small periods of time, but its great to be back.

10.01.2022 Heads Up Liverpool. The BOM has issued a detailed severe thunderstorm warning that includes the Liverpool area. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21035.shtml

10.01.2022 Today is Wear Orange Wednesday (WOWDay) folks! Wear something orange today as a sign of appreciation for the amazing work our SES volunteers do for the community 24/7 across Australia. Mid-week of National Volunteer Week, huge THANK YOU for the dedication and hard work our volunteers do to always support the community at the time of need - rain, hail or shine.... Check out the awesome NSW SES Liverpool team looking beaut in their orange. For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/33chYq9 #ThankYouSES #WOWDay #NationalVolunteerWeek

09.01.2022 Good afternoon Liverpool. The potential for a full blown East Coast Low to impact the greater Sydney area this week has eased. However, there is still the possibility for 20-50mm of rain to fall, and wind gusts of up to 95km/h to occur across areas of the Sydney Metropolitan Area tomorrow (Tuesday).

09.01.2022 On a cold, windy and damp night our volunteers continued to hone their skills at our weekly training. Some of our members practiced their trailer reversing, a critical skill needed to launch our flood rescue boats. Our Storm & Flood trainees kept themselves a little warmer as they started to learn about height safety systems.

08.01.2022 Good Morning Liverpool. We were officially the busiest SES unit in NSW yesterday, with our volunteers in the field until the early hours of the morning. We continue to respond to requests for assistance this morning. There is the possibility that winds may reach 50km/h this morning, before decreasing in the evening.

08.01.2022 This week is National Volunteer Week. This annual celebration acknowledges the generous contribution of our nations volunteers. Heres to all the volunteers across Australia who provide their time all year round to protect us at our most vulnerable. A special shoutout to our NSW SES volunteers, both locally in Liverpool, and across NSW.... Thank you for saving lives and protecting communities. #THANKYOUNSWSES

07.01.2022 Goal setting is easy this new year. Is your home safe this storm season? Storm season runs from October to March each year. Use this holiday period to make the necessary preparations to protect your family from storm and flood emergencies. There are some simple things you can do to get ready:... Know your risk Plan now for what you will do Prepare your home Be aware Look out for each other Learn more: [https://bit.ly/2z50EoY](https://bit.ly/2z50EoY) #GetReady #housegoals #stormseason #newyear

07.01.2022 UPDATE NSW SES volunteers are continuing to respond to multiple calls for assistance from todays wind. With 80km/hr wind gusts at Badgerys Creek and 82km/hr wind gusts at Holsworthy recorded, multiple trees, fence lines and even pagolas are struggling to keep themselves grounded and upright.... If you require emergency assistance from NSW SES call 132 500. If your emergency is life threatening call triple zero (000) immediately #nswses #LiverpoolLeader #LiverpoolChampion

07.01.2022 Over the last 24 hours, Liverpool SES has received 61 requests for assistance. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers all requests have been completed. A massive shout out to NSW SES Strathfield Unit and NSW SES Parramatta Unit who assisted our local teams today, and units from Hurstville, Canada Bay, Hunters Hill, Marrickville, Kogarah and Auburn who were out last night.

07.01.2022 Its getting windy out there!!! Wind gusts of up to 83km/hr winds are currently being felt through the Liverpool area. Multiple calls for assistance are being received involving trees that have fallen over roads... Residents are being advised to secure loose items around their house and move their vehicles away from under trees.

07.01.2022 Wed like to congratulate Joanne, Joshua, Bishwas, Chris, Van and David from Liverpool who were today deemed competent in cross cut & limb (chainsaw operations). These trained operators significantly increase our capability to help the community during Storms & Floods. A big thank you to our trainers Stuart and Declan, and Colin from the Cronulla unit who ran the assessment. Well done all.

07.01.2022 We’d like to congratulate Joanne, Chris, Joe, Bishwas and Saurabh who have qualified for the rank of operator. This has taken a significant amount of on-job and formal training. We’d also like to congratulate Maria and James for being deemed as job ready. Congratulations all!

06.01.2022 These volunteers not only donate their time to the Liverpool community and the SES, they donate their blood as well. Over the past week, they have donated whole blood and plasma at the Liverpool Lifeblood Donor Centre - representing NSW SES in the Emergency Services Blood Challenge. Thank you to ALL donors and the fantastic Lifeblood staff.... Together, were transforming the lives of thousands of Australians.

06.01.2022 Update While many residents are trying to escape todays heat and blustery winds, our volunteers are working up a sweat responding to calls for assistance from residents. Working closely with Fire + Rescue NSW, our volunteers have made safe this pergola that had come loose from the strong winds and impacted on the residents property.... Teams are continuing to respond to trees that have fallen onto powerlines, vehicles and houses. If you require emergency assistance from NSW SES call 132 500, if your emergency is life threatening call triple zero (000) immediately #FRNSW #NSWSES #LiverpoolChampion #liverpoolleader #893fm2glf

06.01.2022 WARNING! WARNING! Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Sydney Metropolitan area, including Liverpool by 7pm. Damaging winds and large hail are likely.... Take precautions now to protect your property from storm damage.

06.01.2022 Seeing orange? Wear Orange Wednesday is just 3 days away! Iconic landmarks across the country are turning orange on Wednesday 19th MAY, to show thanks to our SES volunteers. ... Don't forget to find an orange outfit to match with these landmarks. Visit our WOW Day website to find out which Australian landmarks are getting an orange makeover: https://bit.ly/33chYq9 #ThankYouSES #WOWDay

06.01.2022 Wed like to congratulate Joanne, Chris, Joe, Bishwas and Saurabh who have qualified for the rank of operator. This has taken a significant amount of on-job and formal training. Wed also like to congratulate Maria and James for being deemed as job ready. Congratulations all!

06.01.2022 How will you stay connected in an emergency? Here’s a short informative video from NBN Australia on preparation to stay connected during an emergency!

06.01.2022 Teams are on standby to respond to requests for assistance should the weather conditions deteriorate. Stay up to date by visiting: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

05.01.2022 Over the last 2 nights, several of our members have under taken fit-for-task assessments on land and in the water. These assessments are required for people to qualify for our flood rescue courses, or provide recertification for our current flood rescue or flood boat operators. Thank you to the Whitlam Leisure Centre for supporting our volunteers with access to undertake the swim assessment. #nswses #training #floodrescue

04.01.2022 Heres something to smile about as our colleagues from NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit save the day. #stayathomebutnotunderthehouse

04.01.2022 RUOK Day It's OK not to be OK 2020 has been a tough year for many of us, but even more so to those who already have been going through tough times.... 20% of Australians in one year have a mental health episode. For first responders it's almost twice as high. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in

04.01.2022 **OPERATIONAL UPDATE** We are starting to wind back field operations for the initial response phase of this severe weather event. So far we have completed nearly 100 requests for assistance since Sunday afternoon. As you can see from the map below the damage was widespread throughout the Liverpool area. ... Our dedicated volunteers are now spending time cleaning and maintaining our equipment to ensure we are ready to respond to further requests for assistance. A big thank you to our friends at NSW SES Bankstown Unit, NSW SES Canada Bay Unit and the NSW RFS for your assistance.

03.01.2022 Help us, help you! The NSW SES Disaster Awareness Survey will only take a few minutes to complete and is targeting people who live, work and play in the Local Government Areas (LGA) of Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Georges River, Fairfield, Bayside, Liverpool and Sutherland. Survey responses will provide vital information to NSW SES and will help raise awareness about natural disasters and the risks you may face in your area.... The survey is open until midnight Sunday 30 May 2021. Please take a few minutes to help us help you, Liverpool! Like Share Tag https://nsw-ses.secure.force.com/r/AwarenessSurveyBaseline2

03.01.2022 NSW SES Liverpool would like to wish all the Dads out there a happy Fathers Day, in particular we would like to thank all of our wonderful Dad volunteers who spend precious time away from their families to assist the community.

03.01.2022 Rain drops keep falling on my head, Just like our teams who were wishing they were still in bed. With the current severe weather affecting the Liverpool area, NSW SES Liverpool unit are responding to various calls for assistance. ... We have three teams in the field and one team in the operations centre. Roads are being affected by flash flooding, and fallen trees. We remind motorists and residents to be cautious when driving and NOT drive through flood water. If you require NSW SES assistance call 132 500, if your call is life threatening call triple zero (000) IMMEDIATELY

02.01.2022 ***UPDATE*** The BOM have updated their rain forecast for the Liverpool area which is now included in a severe weather warning zone. The rainfall forecast has been upgraded with significant falls likely.This means that there is a increasing risk or flash flooding over the next 12 to 24 hours. ... Remember if its flooded, forget it!

02.01.2022 Over the past few days Liverpool has had a team working out of area assisting several communities down the south coast after the region was hit hard by severe weather over the weekend. Well done team!

01.01.2022 RUOK Day Its OK not to be OK 2020 has been a tough year for many of us, but even more so to those who already have been going through tough times.... 20% of Australians in one year have a mental health episode. For first responders its almost twice as high. You dont need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in