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NSW SES Tweed Coast Unit

Locality: Pottsville, New South Wales

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25.01.2022 Want to learn new skills and challenge yourself? Learn more about our Unit Volunteer roles and how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3aaG6dS #volunteerexperience

25.01.2022 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:

24.01.2022 Preparing your backyard for storm and bushfire season doesn’t have to be a chore. Thank you to QFES for their post of a little helper helping mum and dad clean up ready for storm season! Practical preparations can be lots of fun with the whole fam bam! mow lawn rake and blow leaves trim trees... play, play, play! https://www.facebook.com/QldFireandEmergencyServices/videos/310978386602908

24.01.2022 REMINDER RE NSW SES PROCEDURES | COVID-19 With the ongoing COVID-19 situation the NSW SES will continue to follow COVID-19 call taking and response procedures ...so our volunteers can stay safe whilst helping communities during storms and floods. In taking your call for emergency assistance we will ask if anyone at the property has flu-like symptoms or has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus. NSW SES will still respond to your request if you say yes to any or both of these questions. They will just use this information to use risk mitigation strategies so they can stay safe. While our NSW SES Response Team is traveling to your property, they may contact you via mobile phone seeking pictures or videos of the damage to your home or business. NSW SES volunteers will maintain appropriate physical distancing whilst at your property and may need to communicate with you via mobile phone in some circumstances. We may also provide self- help advice so you can do temporary repairs to your own home or business. We will only do this if appropriate and safe to do so, given the circumstances and nature of the damage and actions required to make your property safe. We appreciate your support whilst we implement these important measures so we can continue to provide emergency services to the community while protecting the safety of our volunteers. For emergency assistance in storms and floods call NSW SES on 132 500.

22.01.2022 SES Initial Moderate flood warning What is happening? MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TUMBULGUM, MINOR AT MURWILLUMBAH Heavy rainfall has been falling across the Tweed River in the last 3 hours, and is expected to continue for the next several hours. River level rises have been observed at Murwillumbah Bridge, with further rises possible with forecast rainfall. River levels at Murwillumbah and Tumbulgum may exceed minor this evening. Tumbulgum may see further rises to moderate...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Wet Weather Ahead Weather Update from NSW SES for Easter Sunday and the next 24 hours. Stay informed and be prepared. #NSWSES #northernrivers #coffsharbour #getready #Bellingen #glenreagh #couttscrossing #tweed #byronbay #Ballina #kyogle #clarencevalley

21.01.2022 We appreciate you, thank you to our volunteers! Comment YES if you’re thankful for our fantastic volunteers! OR... Join in on the fun, share your video or photo of thanks during May, tag NSW SES and use the hashtag #thankyouNSWSES

20.01.2022 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! See more

20.01.2022 A special message to all Mums Being a mother is a special gift that most women are lucky to experience. NSW SES would like to wish all our mums and those who are no longer with us a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day.

20.01.2022 Tomorrow is R U OK?Day, a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day it's needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so ...you can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK See more

19.01.2022 Fingers crossed no hail this afternoon

18.01.2022 HEADS UP TWEED COAST - BEWARE OF FLASH FLOODS TODAY The rain over the weekend across the North Coast has been causing some issues on local roads. We have reports of flash flooding on roads in Crabbes Creek this morning. Please remember never drive through flood water. You don't know what is under the water and if the road is still passable. For the sake of you and your family, take care when you're out and about and avoid or delay any unnecessary travel until the weather clears.

13.01.2022 Rain on the way, take care out there.

13.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Ill...awarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and parts of Riverina, Lower Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. For more information visit http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

11.01.2022 Trick or treat? Be sure to check the weather before heading out for any Halloween festivities or you may be in for a spooky surprise... Try our trick or treat here https://bit.ly/31Yn1u8

09.01.2022 SES - FLOOD EVACUATION WARNING - Condong, Tumbulgum and Surrounding areas. ISSUED 2pm - 17-12-2020 What is happening: The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting possible flooding for the Tweed River at Tumbulgum, Condong and surrounding areas. As a result residents and visitors to these areas should take action now to prepare for possible flood impacts. NSW SES is advising residents in low lying areas of the following locations that they may need to evacuation due to rising fl...ood water. These areas include: Tumbulgum and surrounding areas Condong and surrounding areas Low lying properties may experience impacts due to flash flooding and/or riverine flooding. Due to flooding: Tweed Valley Way to the north at Mohomad’s corner in the vicinity of Stotts Island is closed Tweed Valley Way to the south at Dinseys Creek is closed Terranora Road in North Tumbulgum may close Storm and flood impacts may interrupt essential services such as electricity, phones, internet, water and sewerage. People in these areas need to closely monitor weather and road closures and make informed decisions early based on individual circumstances. Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so. A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSW SES if and when evacuations are required. Where to go if Evacuation is required: Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. What we are expecting: Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you. What you need to do: Simple things you can do now: Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height. Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you. Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads. Farmers should move animals and livestock to higher ground. Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible For more information on: For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au Tweed Shire Council Emergency Dashboard https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. See more

09.01.2022 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!

09.01.2022 To all our local SES volunteers in the Tweed Coast Unit, we say thanks. Thankyou for: # Going out to help others in rain, hail and shine # Getting up at 3am to go help someone in distress # Leaving your family to go help other people in need # Giving up your spare time to volunteer and help your community... We know you don't do it for the thanks, but this week is the week your community says thanks to you! Happy WOW Day! #ThankyouSES #WOWDay

08.01.2022 Phew.... no wonder our local SES members slept in today. Check out these stats.... Since the beginning of this weather event - Northern Zone had 1007 calls for ...assistance Jobs by unit included: Ballina - 127 Lismore - 208 Mullumbimby - 122 Tweed Heads - 246 Tweed Coast 42 Murwillumbah - 80 Yamba - 37 Grafton - 35 Casino - 20 Coutts Crossing - 10 Copmanhurst - 11

07.01.2022 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 http://bit.ly/2m248nN

06.01.2022 SES Flood bulletin 17 - issued 12.30pm 15/12 What is happening? MODERATE FLOOD PEAK EXPECTED AT TUMBULGUM THIS AFTERNOON There is currently moderate flooding at Tumbulgum on the Tweed River, river levels continue to rise and are expected to peak around 12:00pm today. River levels at Chinderah peaked at 1.6 metres earlier this morning, with minor flooding. ...Continue reading

06.01.2022 This ANZAC Day we recognise and appreciate the actions of all our servicemen and women. #NSWSES developed out of Civil Defence, with many of our founding members across the service being ex-military. We would like to remind all Australians to not only reflect on the sacrifices made, but to offer support to all past and present defence personnel who may need it. #LestWeForget #volunteers #ANZACDay

06.01.2022 WOW... Tweed Shire had a few severe storms in our patch with some damage to cars, skylights etc but on the whole we dodged a bullet on the large hail stones. Check out these pics from ABC Gold Coast....

04.01.2022 This is a wonderful post which shows just how far our SES members go to help us. While it is based on a job during the Lismore 2013 flood event, it could have been someone we know from any town or village in the Norrthen Rivers.

01.01.2022 Heading to the shops, work or away for the weekend? Take hand sanitiser, tissues & antibacterial wipes with you when leaving the house. Don't leave home without them. Stay COVID safe https://www.nsw.gov.au/c/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others

01.01.2022 BIG Thumbs up to our Vic SES family are stepping up to help those in need.