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Port Augusta State Emergency Service

Locality: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8641 0844

Address: 32 Woodcock Street 5700 Port Augusta, SA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 It’s normal to feel worried during times of uncertainty. If you need talk to someone about how you are feeling, please reach out to our network of specialist se...rvices who are here to help. Visit our COVID-19 Mental Health support web portal for resources, including online chat services, and more information: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID19MentalHealthSupport.

25.01.2022 This week, we introduced you to four men who are a part of the SASESJames, volunteer and Unit Manager at the Port Pirie SES Unit; Dave, volunteer at the Port L...incoln SES Unit; Desmond, volunteer at the Sturt SES Unit; and Ian, volunteer and Unit Manager at the Eastern Suburbs SES Unit. Today, we’d like to give a special thanks to all menfathers, sons, brothers, uncles and husbandswho dedicate their time to the SES as volunteers and/or employees. Let’s talk about men today by celebrating male role models, improving male health and more! For more information about International Men’s Day, visit https://www.internationalmensday.info/ #IMD2020 #talkingaboutmen

24.01.2022 Port Augusta SES Volunteer Information session 7pm TONIGHT! Come along and learn about how you can help the community, meet new people, learn new skills and proudly wear orange while supporting the community in times of emergency and or disaster.

24.01.2022 IDS21037 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning... for HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Flinders, Riverland and parts of Mid North, Murraylands and North East Pastoral districts. Issued at 11:04 am Wednesday, 7 October 2020. Rain across northern and eastern parts of SA. Plan Image Weather Situation: A low pressure system will develop near the eastern border of SA on Wednesday and gradually move southeastwards. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely in the warning area until late Wednesday evening. 6 hourly rainfall totals of around 30-50mm are possible. Thunderstorms are also forecast. Locations which may be affected include Hawker, Port Augusta, Jamestown, Peterborough, Olary and Renmark. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water; * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains; * Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm ACDT Wednesday. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml 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.

24.01.2022 UPDATE: The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for DAMAGING WINDS for the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula..., Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, North West Pastoral and parts of the West Coast, Flinders, Riverland, Murraylands and Upper South East districts. Hot and windy ahead of a gusty southwesterly cooler change over western Eyre Peninsula extending eastwards, reaching Yorke Peninsula and Eastern Eyre Peninsula this evening, and the Mid North and Mount Lofty Ranges districts around midnight or in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Stay indoors and away from windows when conditions are severe, and don’t forget to bring pets inside to keep them safe! For SES assistance, call 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. For more information, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

23.01.2022 In celebrating NAIDOC week, South Australia Police and Port Augusta @SAStateEmergency Service attended a cleansing ceremony, conducted by Adnyamathanha Elder ...Vince Coulthard in the Far North. The smoking ceremony involved the smouldering of various native plants to produce a smoke to cleanse participants, ward off evils spirits and bad energy. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’, recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years. For more information about NAIDOC Week and how you can get involved visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/

22.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe Thunderstorm warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Flinders, North East Pastoral and parts of Mid North, Riverl...and and North West Pastoral districts. Locations which may be affected include Clare, Marla, Leigh Creek, Marree, Hawker and Jamestown. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees; Secure or put away loose items around your property. Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe. Keep clear of fallen power lines. For SES assistance, call 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. For more information, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

21.01.2022 Huge thank you to Sam and his crew from our local SES. Last night, as a result of the extreme weather conditions, we lost a large branch from one of our trees w...hich fell across the highway. The SES not only cleaned up the obstruction but also came back today and removed the branch leaning on the inside of our fence. See more

19.01.2022 One of the reasons we advise you don’t drive, walk or ride through floodwaters is because you can’t see what’s occurring underneath the surface. Here’s a good e...xample of what we mean. This is the Strzelecki Track, a popular route for outback travellers in South Australia. This damage to the road occurred due to the rain and floods up north. So, next time you’re driving and the road is flooded, don’t risk itturn around and find another way or wait for another time to cross. For more tips on how to be prepared for floods, visit our website. https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/flood.jsp Photos: SA Infrastructure and Transport

18.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, N...orth East Pastoral and parts of the West Coast, Yorke Peninsula, Riverland and North West Pastoral districts. Heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding over the warning area to the south of about Woomera. Don’t drive, ride or walk through floodwaters as you don’t know what’s occurring under the surface. For SES assistance, call 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. For more information, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21033.shtml

17.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and parts of ...Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Lower South East, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts. Issued at 11:06 am Sunday, 22 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h in the warning area today, mostly during the afternoon and early evening. Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Renmark, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Clare, Murray Bridge, Naracoorte, Bordertown, Hawker, Jamestown, Roxby Downs and Woomera. Rain may be heavy at times, but due to the fast moving thunderstorms it is not expected to persist long enough to lead to flash flooding. While thunderstorms are also occurring outside of this warning area, they are not expected to be severe. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Move cars under cover or away from trees. * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby. The next warning is due to be issued by 2:10 pm. refer http://ow.ly/78Qe50CrenY

17.01.2022 Do you know what to do when a severe storm hits? As we head into the summer storm season, watch this animation to learn how you can be best prepared. Find more information about preparing for storms on our website. https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/storm.jsp

13.01.2022 Thank you to Santa and the MFS for allowing us to join in on their parade through the streets of Port Augusta. We had lots of fun and this was a great alternati...ve to the pageant, which unfortunately was unable to go ahead due to COVID restrictions. Also thank you to the SES, CFS, SAPOL, Coast Gaurd, Port Augusta Pony Club and The Mens Shed for volunteering their time and helping bring smiles to the community of Port Augusta.

12.01.2022 Ready for the festive season? Whether you’re heading out today to celebrate or prepare for festivities, or leaving it last minute, don’t accidentally end up loo...king like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! If it’s hot out there and the sun’s out, make sure to put on sunscreen and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. See more

12.01.2022 Thunderstorms with potential hail and lightning and raised dust is possible for the Flinders and parts of Mid North, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral... districts. Locations which may be affected include Port Augusta, Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek, Hawker, Jamestown and Woomera. - Stay indoors & away from windows while conditions are severe. - Park your car well away from trees and secure any loose items around your house. - You may find some debris on the road. Please take extra care on SA roads today. - Be extra vigilant if driving today as there may be reduced visibility, and trees and branches may have fallen across roads. - Monitor severe weather warning from Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml Need emergency SES assistance? Call 132 500. Our volunteers are always here for you when you need us24 hours a day, every day of the year. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. Find more information about preparing for storms on our website. https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/storm.jsp

12.01.2022 More rain is expected in the north of the state tomorrow, including in the Flinders and parts of the Riverland, with some strong winds as well. If you live or a...re camping or travelling in those areas, here’s some advice: - Avoid setting up camp or parking your cars in creek beds so you don’t get swept away. - If you’re planning on hiking or going on some walking trails, stay clear of creek beds, floodwater and fast flowing water. - Where there’s floodwater on roads, don’t drive, walk or ride through it since you don’t know what’s occurring under the surface. - Monitor road closures on the SA Infrastructure and Transport website (https://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads). If you need us, call 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. You can find more tips on our website. https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/flood.jsp Photo: Merna Mora Station

12.01.2022 With the Bureau of Meteorology declaring a La Niña event, it means we should be preparing for lots of rain, which means floods. We’ve already seen flooding in t...he north of the state, so we all need to stay prepared to make sure you keep yourself, your family, your friends and your community safe. We’ve got resources that will help, including a checklist, brochure, Easy English guide and translated resources in a range of languages. You can find all this on our website, so you can download and print them to keep them handy. https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/about_us/sases_resources.jsp

12.01.2022 What a fantastic SES information session last night with eight members from the public attending and all wanting to join Port Augusta State Emergency Service. They will be undertaking a casual catch up with the unit manager and deputy unit manager over the week where their memberships will be processed and they will then be able to commence their level 1 training. Many thanks to all Port Augusta volunteers who attended to welcome the new members.

11.01.2022 REMINDER: The SES Volunteer Information Session at our Port Augusta Unit will be on Monday 12 October (tomorrow) from 7-8pm. Come along and learn about how you ...can help the community, meet new people, learn new skills and proudly wear orange while supporting the community during storms, floods and heatwaves every day of the year. Don’t miss outregister today! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ses-volunteer-information-s

11.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for DAMAGING WINDS for the Flinders and parts of Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Mid North, North West Pas...toral and North East Pastoral districts. Areas of raised dust and gusty thunderstorms are also forecast across the warning area. Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek and Woomera. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees; Secure or put away loose items around your property. Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe. For SES assistance, call 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. For more information, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

09.01.2022 In light of Facebook’s block on news sites, we are yet to fully understand the impact this may have on us sharing information from this page. Stay up to date by... accessing multiple sources for information, including: - following us on Twitter (@SA_SES) - checking the SASES website - monitoring local media, such as local ABC radio. If you need emergency SES assistance, call 132 500.

09.01.2022 UPDATE 9.15am: Police advise there is still localised flooding due to heavy rain on Flinders Ranges Way between Quorn and Willochra. There are also reports of f...looding on R M Williams Way at Carrieton. The highway has been closed between Carrieton and Hawker until the water subsides. Please avoid the area if possible.

06.01.2022 SASES has a range of roles available, both operational and non-operational, and are looking for people with a broad range of skills to share with SES. But don't worry; you don't have to climb onto a roof - we also need people who can help out in support roles including: Administration & Business Support... Training & Recruitment Community Engagement Navigation & Communications Driving We look forward to seeing you at the SES Volunteer information night Monday 12th October at 7pm 32 Woodcock St Port Augusta

06.01.2022 On this Australia Day, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight the amazing work our volunteers did throughout 2020. Receiving over 6,700 requests for ass...istance, our volunteers responded to: - over 3,500 trees down - over 1,500 requests relating to severe weather and flooding salvages - over 700 rescues, including road crash rescues, marine search and rescues, animal and livestock rescues, and more - over 270 requests to assist other emergency services - over 200 requests relating to a building impact. A big thank you to our volunteers for showing great Australian spirit through their adaptability, flexibility, hard work and ongoing commitment to keep South Aussie communities safe. From assisting SA Country Fire Service with basecamps, logistics and more during the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills bushfires; providing support to SA Health, SA Ambulance Service and South Australia Police with COVID-19 operations; and assisting Primary Industries and Regions SA with the fruit fly outbreak, we are proud of your amazing work. From everyone at the SA State Emergency Service, we wish everyone a happy and safe Australia Day. If you need us, give us a call on 132 500. Our volunteers are always here for you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

04.01.2022 Need emergency SES assistance? Call 132 500. Our volunteers are always here for you when you need us24 hours a day, every day of the year. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

04.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for Tuesday 10 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northwest Pastoral - Severe West Coast - Severe Eastern Eyr...e Peninsula - Severe Lower Eyre Peninsula - Severe Yorke Peninsula - Extreme Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. FIRE DANGER RATING Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Severe, well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire. If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option. In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions. Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council. Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight. Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions. For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

04.01.2022 This morning Port Augusta Unit was invited to attended a cleansing ceremony with SA Police. It was conducted by Adnyamathanha Elder Vince Coulthard. The smoking ceremony involved the smouldering of various native plants to produce a smoke to cleanse participants, ward off evils spirits and bad energy. It was a very good experience for our members, if you are interested in volunteering please feel free to attend our training tonight at 7 pm.

04.01.2022 December 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th! Port Augusta SES are joining the MFS Santa Truck this year! Keep an eye out and see if you can spot Santa's extra little helpers! ... Follow Santa Claus is coming to Port Augusta Facebook page for further information.

02.01.2022 More thunderstorms with potential for lightning and strong gusty winds are expected over the Mid North, Flinders and Riverland regions of the state tomorrow. I...f you live or are camping or travelling in those areas, here’s some advice: Avoid setting up camp or parking your cars under or near trees Learn where to go for safety and the safe routes to get there. Make sure your emergency kit is stocked and you have an emergency plan ready. Monitor road conditions and road closures on the SA Infrastructure and Transport website (https://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads). If you need us, call 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. You can find more tips on our website. https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/storm.jsp

02.01.2022 Westside it’s your turn now Keep an eye out and see if you can spot Santa's extra little helpers! Follow Santa Claus is coming to Port Augusta Facebook page for further information.

02.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme Always Was, Alw...ays Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Today, throughout this week and every day of the year, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather across the state. For more information about NAIDOC Week, visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/