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Northern Rivers NSW SES

Locality: Goonellabah, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 7 Lancaster Drive 2480 Goonellabah, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Our SES members are feeling the love right across the state. Last night the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge went orange in support of the NSW SES WOW Day! Tonight its Ballina's turn to light up the iconic Big Prawn near Bunnings! Come say hi or honk if you drive past.... #ThankYouSES See more

23.01.2022 Pets are an important part of the family. Emergencies can occur suddenly and planning for your pets and animals keeps everyone safe. It is important to consider your pets when planning for floods and storms including:... Physical safety of your pets and animals during floods and storms What you will do with pets and animals if you are required to evacuate or leave your property including moving pets safely For more information visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//get-ready-a/get-ready-animals/ #getready

23.01.2022 Cancellation Severe Thunderstorm Warning For people in Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

23.01.2022 This week is Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Week, and we would like to encourage everyone to take a few extra steps this week to get prepared for emergencies:... Download the Get Prepared App at https://getprepared.app.link/es-nsw to have a handy plan on your phone Check out more resources to prepare your mind, your household, and to print out and make an emergency checklist at https://www.redcross.org.au/prepare For those recovering from last year's fires, there are grants and other resources to support you and those you care about at https://www.redcross.org.au//emergen/coping-after-a-crisis

22.01.2022 Today’s the day to be orange! Thankyou SES

22.01.2022 IT’s OFFICIAL - LA NIÑA EVENT DECLARED By Bureau of Meteorology The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that #LaNiña has formed in the tropical pacific, with climate models suggesting its likely to remain until at least the end of 2020. A La Niña event typically means:... Increased rainfall across much of Australia Increased chance of widespread flooding Cooler daytime temperatures Shift in temperature extremes Greater tropical cyclone numbers Earlier monsoon onset Read more in the Bureau’s Climate Driver Update here:

22.01.2022 Interested in learning more about volunteering with the NSW SES this summer? We've compiled the following frequently asked questions to help you decide if volunteering for the NSW SES is right for you. https://bit.ly/3mJYVfd #VolunteerExperience #NSWSES https://publish.viostream.com/player/download/nf75g57n694inc

22.01.2022 Local roads - www.myroads.info.com shows that there are 5 roads closed and over 30 with cautions in our region. If you are traveling - Check road information before leaving. - Plan your route and also a secondary route just in case. - Be mindful of water pooling or damage to roads from heavy rain.... - Slow down. - Please never walk, ride or drive through floodwater. https://northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au/print_by_council.a See more

20.01.2022 What is happening? A final flood watch has been released for the Richmond Wilsons rivers. Renewed flooding is no longer expected. https://bit.ly/39a4r52 Our members responded to a total of 31 jobs across the region in the past two days, these were mainly sandbagging, and tree related. Our Volunteers are taking the opportunity of slightly more favorable conditions to restock and replenish resources before downing tools for some well-earned rest. But they remain poised to ass...ist their community whenever they are needed. What we are expecting? A consistent pattern of rainfall is expected in the coming weeks. With catchment areas already saturated, there is a higher risk of future rainfall to cause flash or riverine flooding. What can we all do? Just as our volunteers are preparing their Units and vehicles by drying out equipment, restocking and doing any necessary maintenance, now is a good time to do the same around your home. Double check drains and gutters to ensure they are clear. Tidy up and secure loose objects around your property. Resupply if you are in an area that may become isolated. For more information: Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw Road Closures: RMS website www.livetraffic.com.au , 131 701 or on the Regional Road Information website www.myroadinfo.nsw.gov.au

19.01.2022 From our local #NSWSES Units to our community; be safe, be well and seek support when needed.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to all Year 12 students across the Northern Rivers.

17.01.2022 Time to get your ORANGE on! Tomorrow is WOW Day which stands for Wear Orange Wednesday to show our thanks to our awesome SES VOLUNTEERS! We'd love you to wear something orange tomorrow and send us a pic showing how you and your mates orange up. ... Please share this post with friends and family with the tag #ThankYouSES

16.01.2022 Caravans, camping and flooding If you are camping or staying in a caravan park close to a river, beach or in a low-lying area these holidays you may be at risk of flooding. Caravan park residents can prepare for future severe weather events now by making sure relocatable vans are in a towable condition, tyres are inflated, and jacks wound up. ... Staying inside a caravan during a flood is very dangerous. When flooding is possible non-moveable vans and campers should make sure equipment is tied down and secured including gas tanks, with personal and electrical items raised as high as possible. Monitor Bureau of Meteorology website for severe weather and flood warnings http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ For emergency flood and storm assistance call NSW SES on 132 500. NSW SES Yamba Unit NSW SES Ballina NSW SES Lismore City Unit NSW SES

15.01.2022 Our #NSWSES dads are always prepared to help their community with just a moment's notice. For some of us, our fathers have sadly passed, and we keep them in our thoughts today. Happy Father's Day to all the step dads, father figures, uncles, foster dads, grandads, dads doing it tough and dads to be, wherever you are today!

15.01.2022 The goal is zero. Please drive carefully this long weekend, so we can all get home safe.

15.01.2022 Heads Up Northern Rivers We're in for a wet and wild summer with a potential increase in storms and floods. Check out our ‘Get Ready’ campaign to help communities prepare for the upcoming storm season. Go to https://bit.ly/3mWXdav https://www.facebook.com/NSW.SES/videos/342487840328767

14.01.2022 #NSWSES And QLD SES Team Bravo at the end of a hard few days tarping roofs in Ipswich area. So proud of these guys n gals! Safe trip home.

12.01.2022 Awesome Ballina SES! Happy WOW Day

12.01.2022 Great effort by #NSWSES Ballina Unit General Land Rescue members today.

12.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.... Lest we forget.

11.01.2022 Great effort to happily solve this horse tail, ahem, tale!

11.01.2022 It’s time for home and business owners to make an emergency plan. Prepare now, go to: https://bit.ly/3jBA8YS #GetReady

11.01.2022 Great ideas and conversation starters from R U Ok promo! Remember there’s more to say after RU Ok

08.01.2022 More rain possible for the North Coast late next week The NSW SES is encouraging residents to take advantage of improved weather conditions to prepare for the possibility of more heavy rain and storms late next week. This week NSW SES volunteers responded to 371 requests for emergency storm and flood assistance across the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Central Coast areas as more rain fell on already wet catchments.... The rain resulted in several flood isolations across the Mid North Coast and was responsible for a landslip cutting off the Macleay community of Bellbrook, with NSW SES currently working with Kempsey Shire Council in the resupply of essential items to the town. NSW SES Incident Controller Allan Budziarski acknowledged the contribution of NSW SES volunteers, North Coast residents and holidaymakers in dealing with the recent storms and flooding. Superintendent Budziarski said, Although we would prefer to see no flood rescues occur to have only 6 last week across the North Coast given the number road closures is a credit to affected communities who have assisted emergency services by not driving, riding or walking through flood water. Bureau of Meteorology data for the NSW North Coast shows that some locations have received over 600mm of rain during the last 4 weeks causing the saturation of coastal catchments resulting in these areas little capacity to deal with further rainfall. Consequently, the Bureau and NSW SES are closely monitoring the possibility of a coastal trough developing late next week bringing with it the potential for further heavy rainfall, flash flooding and riverine flooding. The NSW SES is recommending residents use the break in the weather to clean gutters, trim tree branches and secure down items around yards and balconies. The SES also advises that now is a good time for residents that can be isolated by creek and river rises to stock up on essential supplies and for residents to be aware that tree root systems will be weakened and susceptible to strong winds because of saturated soils. ABC North Coast NSW SES Lismore City Unit NSW SES Ballina NSW SES #getready

08.01.2022 Safety advice for all recreational river users: We understand it’s the holiday season and people love to spend time in and around our beautiful creeks and rivers. Unfortunately, with all the recent rainfall over North East NSW many of our local Northern Rivers recreational water spots are flooding or have been affected by flooding. We are still experiencing some small river inflows which is caused by remaining run off, this is constantly changing the water behaviour ...and velocity. The water levels on many of our river systems are still expected to fluctuate over coming days with any renewed rainfall. Due to last seasons bushfires we are seeing higher than normal amounts of debrief in the river systems making them particularly dangerous for swimmers and recreational water sports such as boating and kayaking. No one should be engaging in these water actives while the river is still flooding. Rivers are likely to rise again with any additional rain so holiday makers should remain aware of the possibility of more flooding and monitor the conditions. NSW Maritime

08.01.2022 Heads Up Northern Rivers It's nearly flood season - Are you ready? If you live, work or visit a floodprone area there are 8 tips you can do NOW to prepare for floods https://bit.ly/2QP3WV9 #GetReady #FloodSafe #NSWSES #NorthernRivers #StormSafe

06.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 8:36 pm Friday, 13 November 2020. 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, Coutts Crossing, Nymboida, Ulmarra, Glenreagh, Gloucester, Barrington Tops and Murrurundi. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West Slopes and Plains district and the warning for this district 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. * 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 11:40 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.

04.01.2022 Nice work providing a lovely surprise for this happy little fella.

03.01.2022 If its Flooded, Forget it! Some great Plan B options....... Turn around, look for different way home Pull over, wait for the water to go down Call your child's school, or work or your mates at the coffee shop - tell them you'll be running a bit late... It's just not worth the risk - your family need you to come home safe n sound! #Floodsafe #NSWSES #Stormsafe See more

02.01.2022 Before a storm hits, there are little things you can do to make a big difference. Maintain your yard and balcony. Trim your trees and branches; and Safely clean your gutters or call in a professional. #GetReady this #StormSeason: Go to: http://bit.ly/2m248nN... https://publish.viostream.com/player/download/nf75g57n66ihqw See more

02.01.2022 There are storms firing up on the outer edges of our region, so keep an eye on the sky, and the BoM of course!

01.01.2022 Storm season is here again. Storms can clear heat and humidity and give the garden a refreshing drink, but they also bring with them the danger of flooding. Over summer and always, let's keep well away from flooded roads and causeways - remember, if it's flooded, forget it!