NSW SES Wollondilly Unit in Picton, New South Wales | Government organisation

NSW SES Wollondilly Unit

Locality: Picton, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 65 Bridge Street 2571 Picton, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas.... Issued at 3:45 pm Saturday, 26 December 2020.

22.01.2022 **UPDATED SEVERE WEATHER WARNING** TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina and parts of Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:27 pm Monday, 23 November 2020. Plan Image 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 include Nowra, Orange, Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, Hay and Cobar. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South Coast, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 5:30 pm.

21.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Metropolitan and parts of Hunter, Illawarra and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 1:55 pm Monday, 28 December 2020. SEVERE STORMS IN THE EAST

19.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Wollondilly/Wingecarribee, Greater Wollongong an...d parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney areas. 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 NSW SES on 132 500.

18.01.2022 *UPDATE* TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of Wollondilly/Wingecarribee area. Issued at 3:37 pm Monday, 28 December 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:40 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the Nattai National Park, the area southwest of Yerranderie and the area between Oberon and Taralga. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect the southern reaches of Lake Burragorang, the western parts of the Wollondilly Shire, the area west of Picton, Yerranderie, Hill Top and the Nattai Tablelands by 4:10 pm and Bargo, Oakdale, Picton, the area west of Nattai, Lake Nepean and the Avon Dam by 4:40 pm. Damaging winds and large hailstones 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:40 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and parts of the Hunter, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Upper Western districts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.

16.01.2022 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 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 include #sydney, #wollongong, #nowra, #orange, #goulburn and #cobar. For more information on this warning, visit the #bureauofmeteorology: https://bit.ly/3fhY9D0 #stormseason #stormseason2020

14.01.2022 Our new members are learning valuable skills this weekend with NSW SES Wollongong City Unit members. We often train with other Units to share training resources and skillsets. Today our trainer is from the Wollongong City Unit and a long standing Rescue member so hearing his experiences and having him deliver the course is fortunate for all of our members and service.

12.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES, for people in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Distric...ts. 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 include Cessnock, Maitland, Penrith, Yarrowitch, Springwood and Bilpin. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. For more information on this warning, visit the BoM: https://bit.ly/3fhY9D0

11.01.2022 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST 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. Plan Image 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 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:05 pm.

10.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. A low pressure trough will enter southwestern New South Wales late today, before tracking east during Sunday. Vigorous northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of this system.... For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are expected to develop late this evening, continuing through Sunday morning. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected to develop about the ranges during Sunday morning, likely extending to coastal areas in the afternoon. Winds are expected to ease in Alpine areas during Sunday afternoon, and in remaining parts on Sunday evening. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Lithgow, Bowral, Nowra, Ulladulla, Goulburn, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Cooma and Bombala. 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 Weather Update: Severe heatwave conditions are expected across much of inland southern and eastern Australia over the coming days. Video current at 1.30 pm AEDT... Wednesday 25 November 2020. Maximum temperatures are forecast to be 15-18 C above the November average, soaring into the mid to high 40s for inland parts of SA and NSW on Friday through Sunday. Know your weather. Know your risk. Stay up to date with the latest forecasts at http://ow.ly/C5g950Cu9iB and follow advice from local health authorities.

10.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:48 pm Friday, 20 November 2020. Plan Image Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra and Batemans Bay. 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 7:50 pm.

09.01.2022 Restrictions for Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Wollongong In response to an increase in COVID-19 cases, changes to restrictions are being introduced under a... Public Health Order. These rules and restrictions apply to Greater Sydney, the Central Coast and Wollongong from Monday 21 December 2020. The following restrictions are now in place: -The number of visitors allowed in a place of residence will be limited to 10 people. The total number of visitors includes adults and children. The limit to the number of visitors applies until midnight on 23 December 2020. -A maximum of 10 people are permitted in holiday homes and short-term rentals unless everyone is from the same household. This applies until midnight on 23 December 2020. However, for premises that had already been rented out to more than 10 people before 21 December, the people can continue to stay there. -Existing capacity requirements of 1 person per 2 square metres will be tightened to 1 person per 4 square metres in indoor areas. -A maximum of 300 people, subject to the 1 person per 4 square metres rule applies for each separate area of: o hospitality venues o places of public worship. -Religious services held indoors are limited to a maximum of 300 people, subject to the 1 person per 4 square metres rule. -Singing and chanting at indoor venues will not be allowed. -Dance floors will not be permitted, except for weddings, where a maximum of 20 people from the bridal party will be permitted. For information about what you can and can’t do under the rules, and a list of Local Government Areas affected by the changes, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-ca/greater-sydney

09.01.2022 Thunderstorms about this afternoon for people in Metropolitan and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and Northern Tablelands locations. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cessnock, Maitland, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Bilpin. Bureau of Meteorology warnings: http://ow.ly/d7dd50CpNAh Strong winds can pick up even large items such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron causing damage to windows, roofs and cars. Identify things which you may need to secure or put away when strong wind or a severe storm is forecast. Learn more http://bit.ly/2xJYae1

07.01.2022 Today our Volunteers have been working through a number of Requests throughout the Wollondilly Shire due to the strong winds. From trees down on powerlines to large branches on roofs and roof damage repairs being completed. If you need assistance during Storms or Floods please call 132500

05.01.2022 The FDR for tomorrow Sunday the 29th of November 2020 is VERY HIGH Fire Permits have been Suspended until further notice Please report any unattended fires by calling triple zero

05.01.2022 *UPDATE* TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Issued at 12:09 pm Sunday, 29 November 2020 VIGOROUS WINDS OVER EASTERN NSW TODAY A low pressure trough is crossing central and eastern New South Wales today, accompanied by vigorous northwesterly winds. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are possible this morning and early afternoon. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected this morning and afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease during the evening. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Goulburn and Cooma. Wind gusts recorded today: Braidwood 93 km/h Goulburn 89 km/h Cooma 91 km/h Nerriga 109 km/h Bombala 95 km/h Thredbo 107 km/h Nowra 104 km/h High Range (Wanganderry) 104 km/h Moss Vale 94 km/h Kurnell 91 km/h 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.