NSW SES Manly Unit in Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia | Government organisation

NSW SES Manly Unit

Locality: Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 1C Quirk Road 2093 Balgowlah, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 They said we would get a storm with heavy rain last weekend and boy, did we get soaked. Over the course of the week all the way to Wednesday the Manly unit had 26 jobs within our area of operations. Seven were flood related, the rest were storm damage. We were up on roofs to temporarily prevent water from coming in, we redirected overflowing sewer water and our pumps and chainsaws were permanently in use. Those volunteers who were not out for flood and storm jobs were filling...Continue reading

25.01.2022 Good night chainsaws. See you in the morning....

25.01.2022 Manly SES team clearing the way to Spit Bridge earlier today. If you do not have to get out, stay home...

25.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued some severe weather warning that includes our area. We would like to remind everyone to prepare their home or business by - Cleaning gutters and downpipes - Parking their vehicle undercover - Securing loose items on your yard or balcony

24.01.2022 #Sandbags #NorthernBeaches Two sandbag points have been established on the Northern Beaches, residents concerned about flooding or those who live in flood pron...e areas should take this opportunity now to prepare your property. 1. ** Updated Location ** North Narrabeen SLSC - Ocean Street cross of Malcolm Street, Narrabeen. (Photo attached) 2. Denzil Joyce Oval (John Fisher Park) - Abbot Road, North Curl Curl. For information on how to best use sandbags to protect your home visit the NSW SES website: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//using-sandbags-to-protect-you/ Northern Beaches Police Area Command Whats On Northern Beaches Sydney Pittwater Online News Radio Northern Beaches

21.01.2022 Last year, things were different for WOW day and Fred had a chance to interview friendly locals to share their personal #ThankYouSES. We may not mingle in the streets like we did in previous years on Wow day, but rest assured of one thing: We are still here for you when you need us!

20.01.2022 You can now follow our Telegram Channel NSWSESMAN

19.01.2022 We can't really complain about lack of opportunity to put our training into practise this season, can we? Last night’s storm came fast, didn’t stay long and lstill eft us with lots of damage. Crews were out till late (only finished around 3 am) and have already started cleaning up again with a fresh team this morning. This photo was taken at Seaforth by Nathalie when they first arrived on the scene with a tree down into powerlines.

19.01.2022 Busy days for our volunteers as you may imagine. Lots of heavy rainfall as predicted. Here is one example from a home on Wakehurst Parkway that our team of four with Rebecca, Bernard, Nic and Natalie were dispatched to earlier today.The local residents had already taken matters into their own hands by setting up buckets and draining them via a hose out the window. Our goal is to make a house safe enough, that residents can stay in their home and to minimise the risk of further damage to the structure. Repairs will need to be done, but for now, our team made sure that the leaking is temporarily fixed. Off to the next job!

18.01.2022 We would like to say thank you to all visitors to our Open Night. Special thanks to Fairlight Manly Scouts. We had lots of fun hosting you and enjoyed the little break in-between the February flood and storm related call-outs.

18.01.2022 FALLEN POWER LINES - Your Safety: With strong winds hammering down on Sydney, always assume fallen powerlines are live. Be aware, stay at least 8 METRES away and call AUSGRID immediately on 13 13 88. If trapped in a car that has fallen power lines in contact with it, remain in the car, dial Triple Zero (000) and wait for FIRE AND RESCUE NSW and/or the energy authority to arrive.

17.01.2022 Last night the Manly SES unit had lots to celebrate. Several long-term service awards, and a commissioners commendation for service in recognition of exceptional volunteering achievements were presented to the following members: Roy Gilmore (25 Years), Jan Adamson (15 Years), Christian Young (10 Years), Annie Selman (5 Years), Anthony Wasson (5 Years), Bernard Hemberger (5 Years), Coral Wasson (5 Years), Graham Kinder (5 Years), John Hanlon (5 Years), Justin Lawrence (5 Year...s), Les Fisk (5 Years), Nicolas Camelotti (5 Years), Naomi Leviton (5 Years), Andrew Hubbard (Commissioners Commendation for Service). Manly SES also recognised several recent members for outstanding commitment. (Please keep following our posts for more details.) A social event for invited guests, members and their families concluded the awards night. We would like to thank James Griffin MP Member for Manly, Michael Regan - Mayor Northern Beaches Council, NSW SES CIO Stephen McRobert, NSW SES Sydney Metro Deputy Zone Commanders Samantha Colwell and Allison Flaxman for supporting the ceremony and presenting awards and medals to our members. See more

15.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning Update Issued at 4:35 am Monday, 21 September 2020,Valid until midnight on Monday, 21 September 2020. Severe Thunderstorms are now possible late this afternoon and evening for the #Sydney Metropolitan area, warnings could be issued for gusty winds,heavy rain and large hail. ... Prepare now by: Moving your car under cover or away from trees Securing or putting away loose items around your house, yard and balcony Staying at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines Reporting fallen power lines to Ausgrid (131 388) Keeping children & pets indoors Keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts and warnings, visit: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ If you require emergency assistance due to storm, flood or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. For emergency assistance in life threatening emergencies call 000 immediately. #nswses #manly #flood #storm #northernbeaches #whatsonnorthernbeaches

15.01.2022 Too many powerlines still above the ground in Sydney, making it difficult for SES to engage. Very often our volunteers have to wait patiently for Ausgrid to turn off power before they may start removing damaged trees from properties or off the road.

15.01.2022 Last but not least, we would like to share the story of Ben Tory with you. Ben is a Manly SES legacy. He has for many years served as a unit training officer and with his work for St John has always been our go-to person when it comes to doing the right thing in First Aid. It was last week that Ben has been awarded Northern Beaches Citizen of the Year by Mayor Michael Regan. Well deserved, Ben! https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au//local-australia-da

14.01.2022 We are the State Emergency Service, Manly Unit. Our volunteers are well trained to handle emergency situations. For every emergency engagement, the safety of our volunteers is paramount. This has not and never will change.... With the current global COVID-19 pandemic crisis, our goal of being available to help our local community during floods storms and tsunamis is unchanged. We have taken essential steps to reduce the risk of infection for our members and their loved ones by putting our in-person weekly meetings for training and maintenance on hold. Starting this week, we have shifted to online briefings and we are considering options for delivering more training content online. All this is done to reduce person-to-person contact and to slow down the rate of new infections. This is also known as #FlattenTheCurve. As with all other emergency agencies, the SES has not stopped responding to calls and will continue to be operational. When you call our 132 500 helpline, we will still put together a team of capable volunteers to come to your house and make it safe again during floods and storms. Please be mindful and do not call us if you think your situation can be handled by yourself or if it can wait. Under our current guidance, our teams will ask you if a person with a confirmed or suspected virus infection is in the house so that we can prepare accordingly. We have done a lot on our end to prepare for the pandemic crisis and will continue to monitor developments to be able to respond adequately. We now have a small ask for you which is as simple as please #StayHomeToStaySafe ! Your Manly SES

13.01.2022 Come and meet our friendly volunteers at Manly Ocean Care Day this Sunday. Learn about what the SES does for the community during Floods, Storms or in case of a Tsunami. As always, there will be opportunities to talk about becoming a volunteer as well as a chance for kids to take a seat in our truck and maybe even turn on the lights and sirens.

13.01.2022 For some of us, the day hasnt finished yet...

11.01.2022 Busy days for our local volunteers. Not only have we been up north to support NSW RFS and Fire & Rescue teams in their efforts of fighting the fires (SES crews are supporting with incident management and logistics), but we also had some battles on home grounds this week, trying to help residents making their homes safe again after recent storms. Here is just a small selection of what was going on this week, including some unscheduled animal rescue. We hope to see you all on Ocean Care Day this Sunday, but may have to cancel our appearance if the winds are picking up again or if we are still busy cleaning up. Be #StormSafe!

11.01.2022 As many years before, your local SES was participating in the annual #ManlyOceanCareDay. This year we had some focus on Tsunami and how to read the warnings.

11.01.2022 Back in the days, 1974

08.01.2022 #ThankYouSES (updated) Manly WOWday video interviews

08.01.2022 Motorists, keep this in mind when you see our vehicles stopped with flashing blue and red lights...

08.01.2022 #ThankYouSES updated Manly WOWday video interviews

07.01.2022 Bayview.... Northern Beaches Council advises that discussions with Fire & Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service have resulted in the decision to cancel the 9 & ...12 pm fireworks at Rowland Reserve. The decision has been made in interest of public safety, due to predicted Severe Fire Danger Rating and very high winds. Dee Why & Manly.... At this stage, the 9pm fireworks at Dee Why and Manly will go ahead. North Head.... For the same reason, the National Parks and Wildlife Service will close viewing areas at North Head. Darley Road and North Head Scenic Drive will closed to vehicles at the intersection of Bluefish Drive from 8am, Tuesday 31 December 2019 until 3am, Wednesday 1 January 2020. The road will be accessible to emergency vehicles, North Head residents and Q Station guests. Buses will stop and collect from bus stops near old Manly Hospital. Bradleys Head.... National Parks advises Bradleys Head will also be closed for New Years Eve with ticket holders for the event to be refunded. For more information call the NPWS Forestville office on 02 9451 3479 or visit https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au//north-h/local-alerts

06.01.2022 We would like to share these important RFS Bush Fire Safety messages. Have a safe end of the year!

05.01.2022 CALM is our second nature at SES. Mitigating risk is one of the first essential skills our volunteers learn during their training. It is paramount for us to ensure everyones safety and give confidence to our local communities in times of crisis. The current situation is unusual in many ways, but in terms of how we approach it, not very different. We are prepared to prepare for the unexpected and adapt. Yesterday was the fourth week in a row that we have delivered our weekly... briefing in an online format as opposed to face to face to minimise the risk of spreading infections amongst our members. Our local training team is working to deliver courses in non-conventional ways that maintain rigour and reduce in-person contact. This is an interesting challenge when a lot of gear is needed for these sessions: vehicles, ropes, chain saws, you name it. The safety principles we have practiced for years will help us take the safest approach when we are out on jobs. For example, the Hierarchy of Controls starts with protecting people from a hazard. In this case, we are protecting SES members from contracting or spreading the virus with additional Personal Protective Equipment. Additionally, we are changing our processes to reduce in-person contact. The ultimate control however is to eliminate the hazard. This is where you can help us by minimising the need for engagement and in that way eliminating the hazard of spreading infections. We want you to Stay Home To Stay Safe and we are fully committed to CARRY ON protecting your homes after nature struck. Please be a little like your SES: Stay calm and mindful and only call for us when you need our help urgently and if the situation cannot be attended to after the pandemic crisis instead. Thank you for staying calm! See more

05.01.2022 Today is International Youth Day. The NSW SES appreciate the energy and expertise of over 2500 youth members aged 16-30 who generously volunteer to share their time, skills and expertise for the benefit of the service and wider community. To celebrate International Youth Day, were sharing a story of one of our own Manly Unit Youth Volunteers: 20 year old Fred Pollock. Fred was nominated earlier this month as the NSW SES finalist at the Rotary Emergency Service Community Awa...rds (RESCA) for the 2019 Dorothy Hennessy Emergency Services Youth Scholarship. Every year RESCA recognise outstanding emergency service personnel who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Fred has impressed us since he first joined our unit with his dedication and ongoing commitment. There has also not been a single community engagement event that Fred has missed since he joined. He is one of our best SES ambassadors out there, always happy to share his experience as a volunteer with the public. At Manly Unit were proud to celebrate that another of our Youth Volunteers has received this recognition. Last year, Tessa Wicks was already a finalist for the award. We asked Fred what would be his top tip for young people who maybe thinking of joining the SES Just do it! Ive learnt amazing skills, worked through the night in big storms, enjoyed helping my local community in times of need. Ive made new friends, had some awesome mentors and trainers and built my confidence. My local Manly unit feel like my second family. Thanks to all our Youth Volunteers for your dedication and invaluable contribution to the work of the NSW SES. Your community is extremely grateful. #UN4Youth #YouthDay #RESCA

04.01.2022 Fred and his mom were volunteering last Saturday as part of the Manly Library Human Book project. Of course SES was part of their story.

04.01.2022 We would like to share this RFS fire danger warning for the Greater Sydney area. Please reconsider your travel plans for this week and stay safe!

04.01.2022 We cant really complain about lack of opportunity to put our training into practise this season, can we? Last nights storm came fast, didnt stay long and lstill eft us with lots of damage. Crews were out till late (only finished around 3 am) and have already started cleaning up again with a fresh team this morning. This photo was taken at Seaforth by Nathalie when they first arrived on the scene with a tree down into powerlines.

03.01.2022 Collection of images during floods and storms in February 2020

01.01.2022 ROAD CLOSED / SES ON SCENE: SES Manly Unit volunteers are on scene at a tree down on road on Manning Street, North Balgowlah. The tree was taken down by a truck and the powerlines are also compromised.