NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit in Mittagong, New South Wales | Community organisation

NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit

Locality: Mittagong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 16 Bessemer St 2575 Mittagong, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 On Sunday, the Wingecarribee SES Unit welcomed in 14 new Category 1 Urban Search and Rescue qualified personnel ready to assist in times of crisis. This training is utilised in multi agency operations where rescuers respond to structural collapse situations in either a natural or man-made disaster or emergency. We congratulate these members of the unit in expanding their professional learning and for continuing to contribute to our mission of saving lives and protecting comm...unities. #NSWSES #USAR #WingecarribeeSES

24.01.2022 Last night, Wednesday 23rd of September, Wingecarribee SES assisted NSW Police and NSW Ambulance Service with the extrication of a member of the public that had sustained an injury on the ‘Box Vale’ walking track. The hiker was located at quite a precarious part of the track where the Wingecarribee Rescue team, along side the NSW Paramedics utilised their training and experience to safely assist the patient out. It is important to keep in mind your safety whilst hiking/ bus...hwalking or any other recreational activities that you are ready for your adventures and to ensure you’re prepared for different circumstances. We urge people to download the ‘Emergency Plus’ app so that we can obtain your location to be able to reach you safely and efficiently. IPhone: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/emergency/id691814685 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details

24.01.2022 Yesterday, the Wingecarribee SES Rescue crews were activated on a vertical rescue at Mermaid Pools in Tahmoor for teenagers that were stranded along the ledge. This rescue was well executed by working aside NSW Police and NSW Ambulance Service to safely extract the patient.

22.01.2022 Update on the Kangaloon Koala (Kelby). The Koala that the Wingecarribee SES rescued from Tourist rd a few weeks ago is recovering well! He didn't have a broken leg but had a serious infection in the knee joint. He has been named ‘Kelby’ and will be released back into the wild in the next few weeks. WIRES NSW SES

22.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, Riverina, Lower Western, Upper Western and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 6:35 pm Saturday, 24 October 2020. Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Armidale, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri, Walgett, Dubbo, Parkes and Lightning Ridge. - A 47kt (87 km/h) wind gust was observed at Coonamble at 14:56 AEDT - 18.6mm of rain fell in the 15 minutes to 16:05 AEDT at West Wyalong 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.

21.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning DAMAGING WINDS For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:52 pm Friday, 25 September 2020.... A strong cold front is bringing gusty winds to much of NSW today. Vigorous winds are expected to continue during Saturday in the front's wake. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS, in excess of 90 km/h, are possible this evening and Saturday. Conditions are expected to ease in Sydney later this evening, and in the remainder of the warning area Saturday afternoon or evening. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Katoomba and Goulburn. 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.

19.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Hunter, Illawarra, North West Slopes and Plains and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.... Issued at 12:01 pm Wednesday, 16 December 2020. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Walgett, Dubbo and Parkes. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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.

18.01.2022 Last week the Wingecarribee SES had an unusual request, for a Koala from a tree. Yes, normally koalas belong in a tree but this one had unfortunately sustained a broken leg, most likely from being run over. After the rescue was completed, the koala was sent to Sydney University where the Kangaloon Koala received treatment for the broken leg. A great job was done by the rescue team in the efforts made to ensure that the koala was retrieved and put in the hands of WIRES. If you come across injured wildlife, please contact 1300 WIRES (1300 094 737).

16.01.2022 Attention Wingecarribee Residents Please ensure you limit your travel on the local roads and if it is necessary please ensure you exercise extreme caution on our roads Remember, ... IF ITS FLOODED FORGET IT

15.01.2022 Wingecarribee SES have been busy today, responding to over 50 requests for assistance. We ask the community remain patient as we work our way through the jobs. If you require our assistance, please call 132 500. If it is a life threatening emergency, call 000

13.01.2022 UPDATE! Severe Thunderstorm Warning Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Wollondilly/Wingecarribee, Greater Wollongong and parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney areas. Issued at 3:25 pm Monday, 23 November 2020. Weather Situation: 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 SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:25 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of the Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western 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. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

11.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Illawarra, Southern Tablelands and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:35 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020.... DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL ASSOCIATED WITH THUNDERSTORMS IN THE SOUTHERN INLAND 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, Batemans Bay, Orange, Bathurst, Canberra, Goulburn, Yass, Dubbo and Parkes. 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.

10.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING For LARGE HAIL & DAMAGING WINDS. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Orange, Bathurst, Katoomba, Dubbo and Parkes. 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 Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Orange, Bathurst, Katoomba, Dubbo and Parkes. The State Emergency Service advises t...hat 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. http://ow.ly/hvNS50CjlAv

07.01.2022 Remembrance Day Each year on this day we observe one minute’s silence at 11am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. 1 minute... 11 am 11 November #WeRememberThem

04.01.2022 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST 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. Issued at 4:56 pm Saturday, 28 November 2020. 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.

04.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and parts of South Coast and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:11 pm Friday, 30 October 2020.... A low pressure system over central New South Wales is moving east and is expected to reach the Tasman Sea on Saturday. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may develop overnight and continue Saturday. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, #Bowral, Batemans Bay, Braidwood, Moruya Heads, Canberra, Goulburn, Captains Flat, Queanbeyan, Tidbinbilla and Bredbo. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * 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. * 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.

03.01.2022 The Wingecarribee SES would like to thank the residents of the area for their patience during this busy event. Our teams put a mammoth effort to work through over 70 Request for Assistances from flooding to trees down and roof jobs and over 6 rescues within our area alone. If we haven’t been able to reach you this far we will endeavour to reach out as soon as we can. ... If you are in need of assistance with property protection or other storm operations please lodge a job by calling the SES on 132 500.

02.01.2022 During the weekend, 7 Wingecarribee SES Volunteers completed their Land Search Rescue (LSR) training to continue to save lives and protect our community. The Wingecarribee SES get called out to many LSRs within the area where hikers and visitors either become lost or injured. The skills learnt by the members also allow them to assist in forensic searches where required. You as a member of the community can help us when you are out hiking or going on adventures by ensuring t...hat you download the ‘Emergency Plus’ app where it uses GPS functionality built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emergency services. Apple- https://itunes.apple.com//triple-zero-kids-ch/id679476707 Android- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details