Port Pirie State Emergency Service in Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia | Community organisation

Port Pirie State Emergency Service

Locality: Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8632 2834

Address: Short street 5540 Port Pirie, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Happy Volunteers Day! The SES provides emergency assistance to thousands of South Australians every year and this would be simply unachievable without the supp...ort of more than 1,600 volunteers across the state. We are always looking for new and enthusiastic people to join us. If you would like to be part of a team that really makes a difference, find your nearest unit and whats involved at http://goo.gl/U6YYxL See more

24.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS For people in the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Kan...garoo Island, Mid North, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of the Riverland districts. Issued at 10:44 am Tuesday, 5 May 2015. A cold front has moved eastwards across the State overnight with an associated vigorous westerly airstream. Squally conditions will persist over the warning area this morning. Further damaging wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible, mostly associated with showers and thunderstorms. In addition, the northwest to westerly winds may reach gale force at times, averaging 50-65 km/h, mainly near the coast and about higher ground. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Kingscote, Clare, Mount Gambier, Maitland and Keith. Damaging wind gusts of generally 90-105 km/h have been observed at several locations overnight and this morning including Cape Borda, Cummins and Minlaton. A gust of 135 km/h was observed at Mount Crawford at around 7:30 am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 1:45 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 215. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

23.01.2022 Port Pirie SES needs your support and will be holding an Open Day for people to see what our amazing volunteers do to support the community of Port Pirie and surrounds. Simply come to the Port Pirie SES Unit located at the end of Short Street between 10am & 4pm. There will be a free raffle on the day as well as a BBQ.

23.01.2022 Travellers and residents in the far north of SA are reminded to keep a close eye on outback road conditions, with closures and restrictions in place due to a la...rge amount of rain. The Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructures outback road report can be found online here: http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads#outback Photographs: a road train currently bogged on the APY Lands.

23.01.2022 Have you seen our local celebrity? One of our amazing volunteers, Nathan, is featured in the SES campaign that started this week. Let us know if you see him on TV, in a paper or on a poster.

22.01.2022 A mad scientist, a house full of weird creatures, and a severe storm approaching! Can YOU help prepare? Before The Storm is an educational game for middle year ...students designed to get us thinking about storm preparation and disaster resilience. While the mad scientist builds a world-conquering robot, his hapless cyborg offsider tries to prepare the house for storms. Help iGor search the house to find all the items he needs for a disaster/emergency survival kit, then use these items to prepare and repair the property, before and after the storm hits. The game plays over four stages: 1. Storm preparation 2. Storm threatening 3. During the storm 4. Clean-up after the storm Before the Storm is available free from iTunes Store by searching for Before the Storm or via https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/before-the-storm/id496753593

21.01.2022 Terrific Commissioning ceremony yesterday for the new SES vessel for Kingston Unit .. Sea Guardian. 8.5 metre Naiad built by Kirby Marine of WA. Vessel very f...ittingly dedicated to the late Unit Manager Brent Whitcher with his family unveilling a commemorative plaque, followed by Commissioning by Minister Tony Piccolo. Great day. See more

20.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning Damaging winds, averaging 55-70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are possible in the warning area today, most likely near the c...oast and about the higher ground this morning then extending over eastern districts late afternoon and evening. Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Robe, Clare, Minlaton, Victor Harbour, Murray Bridge and Kingscote. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. If you require SES assistance for any Storm or Flood Emergency please call 132 500 or if your situation is life threatening please call 000

20.01.2022 Eight SES teams from across the state will compete in this years State Rescue Challenge which is being held this weekend 16 & 17 May. The challenge will test th...e eight teams in a range of emergency scenarios, including general rescue, storm and flood damage. Competing at the challenge will be SES teams from Mount Barker State Emergency Service, Tea Tree Gully State Emergency Service, Eastern Suburbs State Emergency Service, Prospect SES, Campbelltown and Yankalilla units. There will also be two composite teams from Yorke and Mid North districts and Edinburgh State Emergency Service-Tea Tree Gully units. Action shots will be added to the site throughout the weekend. See more

19.01.2022 Please be aware

19.01.2022 Two hikers have been found safe after they took a wrong turn in Mt Remarkable. The man and woman left the Mambray Creek campgrounds for a hike around Mt Remarka...ble at 9.30am yesterday morning. When they hadnt returned at 9pm, a concerned person from a neighbouring campsite advised Police. Police along with SES, began searching the area and at 3.45am, SES members located the pair safe and well near Alligator Gorge. The pair had misread a sign and taken a wrong turn, becoming lost. Luckily the pair were well prepared for the hike and were carrying food and water to last them the evening as well as extra clothing. Police remind the public to ensure they are prepared for any hiking or camping activity, that you have sufficient supplies and that you notify others where you plan on going, your planned route and the time you expect to return.

19.01.2022 Port pirie crew doing some oh&s at sea training on the weekend at the port pirie beach

18.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS For people in the Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Flind...ers and parts of the Yorke Peninsula and North West Pastoral districts. Issued at 5:28 am Tuesday, 11 August 2015. A strong front approaching Eyre Peninsula will cross South Australia today, with a developing low pressure system moving northeastwards to be near southern coastal areas tonight. The front is expected near Port Lincoln mid morning and the Adelaide area early afternoon. Strengthening northwest winds ahead of the front may reach gale force during the morning, averaging 50-65 km/h with gusts of about 90 km/h over the higher parts and eastern slopes of the Mount Lofty Range, parts of Lower Eyre Peninsula, the far south of Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. Elsewhere, strong westerly winds may reach 50-65 km/h at times near and following the front, affecting the West Coast from mid morning, then extending eastwards during the day. Localised wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h are also possible, mainly with showers and thunderstorms. These winds may cause damage to property in parts of the warning area and make road condition hazardous. Locations which may be affected include Ceduna, Wudinna, Port Lincoln, Mount Barker and Victor Harbor, and later in the day Whyalla and Port Augusta. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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.

18.01.2022 **** Would you know what to do if lights and sirens are approaching? **** DONT PANIC! If an emergency vehicle is approaching and is sounding an alarm or showi...ng flashing lights, you must move out of the path of the emergency vehicle as soon as you can do so safely. Heres some tips: Again, do not panic. Slow down, but do not brake rapidly. Use your indicators. Be aware of other motorists. Do not move suddenly or move into the path of the emergency vehicle. Move as far to the left of the road as you can and come to a stop. If you cannot move left safely, stay where you are and let the emergency vehicle drive around you. #ShareTheRoadCanberra

17.01.2022 Yesterday afternoon, Sturt SES volunteers responded to assist a koala rescue organisation. A koala was stranded in a dead tree above a body of water created fro...m recent rains. Crews worked together for 90 minutes to rescue the koala, a great outcome for all involved. Picture source: The Advertiser You can see more pictures at http://www.adelaidenow.com.au//photos-fnlmw1po-12274851178

16.01.2022 This weekend marked the first of 12 Polaris Rangers being distributed across the state to assist with incidents such as Land Search. Strathalbyn will be home to one, and we (along with several other units) will be contributing to the development of training for the service.

16.01.2022 We are aware that much of the state has currently lost power due to the extreme weather across South Australia. At this stage we do not know when it will be res...tored. Our crews are responding to multiple calls for assistance as a result of the winds causing trees to fall and damage to buildings. The bands on rain is also causing localised flooding as they pass. If you have requested assistance, please bear with us as we work through the requests which are being regularly reassessed and prioritised. If you no longer require SES assistance, please call 132500 and advise our communications team that the job can be cancelled.

14.01.2022 Thanks to the other vessel coming to their aid initially.

14.01.2022 Well done to the guy that went out and to everyone else involved stay safe

13.01.2022 Save the app that could save your life. With more than 65% of emergency calls in Australia coming from mobile phones, knowing your exact location to tell the T...riple Zero (000) operator is crucial. The Emergency+ App available to iOS, Android and now Windows devices, uses a mobile phones GPS functionality so callers can provide emergency call-takers with their location information as determined by their smart phone. The app includes the option of calling the SES 132 500 or Police Assistance Line 131 444 numbers along with other relevant national numbers, such as Crime Stoppers and Health Direct Australia to speak with a registered nurse so non-emergency calls are made to the most appropriate number. You can download the app from: http://www.triplezero.gov.au/Pa/EmergencySmartphoneApp.aspx

12.01.2022 Hi unit manager leeanne from clare state emergency service Just letting everyone no that we will be having a awareness day on the 10th of October from 10 to 1...2am out the front of Chemmart main road clare. We are trying to get volunteers for our unit in clare, we are down to 7 members which is making it very hard, if we dont have a crew and an accident occurs it could take up to 30 to 40 minutes delay for another crew to be called out so we are asking for our community to help us find more volunteers. Please also u can call me, unit manager leeanne on 0408423455 for more information See more

12.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in the Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Mid North, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of the Flinders and North East Pastoral districts. Issued at 10:20 pm Saturday, 11 July 2015. A vigorous and very cold southwesterly airstream will continue overnight across the southern half of South Australia, with squally showers, possible thunderstorms and small hail. Snow showers are possible about the higher peaks of the Mid North and Flinders Ranges. Damaging southwesterly winds averaging 50-65 km/h are possible about the coastal fringes of the Lower South East and Upper South East districts, and the southern coasts of Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h are also possible across the warning area, mainly associated with showers and thunderstorms and over elevated ground. Conditions are gradually easing from the west. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Victor Harbor, Robe, Clare and Jamestown. A wind gust of 98 km/h was observed at Hindmarsh Island at 7 pm and sustained gale force winds of around 60-70 km/h have been recorded there this evening. Winds were averaging 65 km/h at Cape Jaffa at 3:30 pm. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 1:20 am Sunday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 215. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

11.01.2022 Sometimes we just dont say it enough. Thank you to all our amazing SES volunteers and also to their families and employers who allow them to disappear at short notice to go and help those in need. Thank you! #WOWDay

10.01.2022 Tony Sumner and David McDonald received Life Membership awards from Deputy Chief Officer Dermot Barry at Hallett last night. It was a privilege to share the eve...ning with them and the rest of the Hallett crew. Norma Mayne was also presented with a certificate of thanks from Unit Manager Pam Herraman for her support and assistance over the past few years. It is great to be able to recognise the dedication of our members. See more

09.01.2022 The first group of SASES volunteers are now on their way to assist NSW SES in the clean up after the wild weather they have received. While our members are alwa...ys willing to help where needed, we really do thank their employers and most importantly their families for allowing & supporting them to deploy for the week. See more

09.01.2022 New laws that require road users to travel at 25 km/h when driving through an emergency service speed zone will come into effect on Monday (1 September). The em...ergency service speed zone will help protect frontline workers and volunteers from the CFS, MFS, SES, Police and SA Ambulance while they carry out vital emergency work. Volunteers and emergency services staff are often called on to provide life saving assistance at roadsides, or it may be that a police officer has pulled over to question a driver. By slowing down, we can all help them to safely get on with their job. The 25km/h Emergency Service Speed Zone applies on an area of road: In the immediate vicinity of an emergency service vehicle that has stopped on the road and is displaying a flashing blue or red light; or Between two sets of flashing blue or red lights that have been placed by an emergency worker at either end of a length of road on which an emergency vehicle has stopped. It does not apply if you are driving on a road that is divided by a median strip and the emergency service speed zone is on the other side of the road beyond the median strip. For more info please visit: http://www.mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/drive25 See more

08.01.2022 Are you a Jenga champion? Come and try your hand at our big kid jenga today at our Open Day. We are here til 4pm. Free raffle and BBQ also available.

08.01.2022 The capacity of the Port Pirie SES has been strengthened this month with six new recruits qualified in Rescue Operations. All new members have had intensive tra...ining in rescue techniques used by the SES in its continued support of the Port Pirie Emergency Services and wider community. This added member base will increase capacity and reduce response times. This training compliments recent certification of a licensed coxswain for the Sea Angel rescue boat, two new MR truck driving licenses and three new chainsaw operator certifications recently acquired by SES members. The Port Pirie SES will be conducting training in Storm Damage Operations and Swiftwater Rescue in the coming months which will again strengthen the Port Pirie SESs ability to maintain a safer community. SES is proud to welcome its newest members and looks forward to helping them increase their ability to conduct safe and swift operations when and where required. See more

08.01.2022 Our #ambos cant fight for your mates life if theyre fighting for their own. Violence & aggression is never okay. www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/letuscare Msg Gov SA.

07.01.2022 Heading to the Yorke Peninsula Field Days this week? Drop by and see us at 129 Office Rd and check some of the equipment used by the SES and from the Civil Defe...nce era over the last 60+ years. Each day at 12:30 we will be running a Road Crash Rescue demonstration showing how we rescue a person trapped after an accident. See more

07.01.2022 Northern and Western SA Outback Roads - Temporary Closures With the recent extensive rainfalls in the State, the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastru...cture (DPTI) has issued a restrictions and warnings report regarding outback roads. Motorists travelling in the: Flinders and Gammon Ranges including north and south of Barrier Highway Gawler Ranges including Kingoonya and Iron Knob areas Oodnadatta Track including Coober Pedy, Cadney Park, Marla and Mt Dare areas Strzelecki Track, Birdsville Track and nearby areas should go to http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads#outback to view interactive maps regarding temporary road closures and warnings. Always check for up to date information before travelling in the outback of South Australia. Take adequate food, water and petrol in case of a breakdown. Tell someone your journey plans and carry a satellite phone or CB radio in case of emergencies. Regular mobile phones will not work.

07.01.2022 Sometimes we just don't say it enough. Thank you to all our amazing SES volunteers and also to their families and employers who allow them to disappear at short notice to go and help those in need. Thank you! #WOWDay

04.01.2022 The new Alert SA website and mobile app provides you with access to the most comprehensive source of official real-time event and warning information in South A...ustralia including: fire, flood, storm, earthquake, power outages, temporary school closures, road closures, traffic and transport disruptions, and much more. For more information about Alert SA, visit www.alert.sa.gov.au With Alert SA you can: View all planned and current events and warnings on a map of South Australia Create "watch zones" to receive alerts about events and warnings in your area of interest (e.g. home / work / school) Personalise the types of alerts you receive "Follow" events or warnings of interest outside of your watch zone(s) to receive status updates Turn on "proximity alerts" to receive alerts around you when you are on the move in South Australia (mobile app only) Easily "share" event and warning information with others via sms, email and social media Remember dont rely solely on one source for event information and warnings. In addition to using Alert SA, you should use a range of other information sources, such as radio, television and the Agency websites referenced on Alert SA.

04.01.2022 Are you a Jenga champion? Come and try your hand at our 'big kid jenga' today at our Open Day. We are here til 4pm. Free raffle and BBQ also available.

04.01.2022 What a great turn out to watch the Road Crash Rescue demonstration at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days, thanks for coming to watch. We will be cutting up a car each day at 12:30 so drop by while you have lunch.

02.01.2022 Our vessel Sea Angle and Marnie Rescue Crew are mobile to rescue yacht in distress 10 nautical miles from Port Pirie.