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23.01.2022 Learn how the unique ‘bath tub effect’ in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley causes floodwaters to back-up and cause deep and dangerous flooding. #knowyourrisk

21.01.2022 Snapshot of flooding in Richmond and Windsor If you live in the Richmond and Windsor floodplain, you might be at risk of flooding. This new video shows the floo...d impacts of the biggest flood on record in your area. Find out more about your flood risk and how to prepare for future floods at www.myfloodrisk.nsw.gov.au. #NSWSES

21.01.2022 HORSE TRAPPED IN A SEPTIC TANK Today, at 1:15pm, the NSWSES Hawkesbury Unit was called out to a HORSE STUCK IN SEPTIC AND CANT GET OUT.... A 7 year old show jumping mare called Pebbles was indeed stuck within a ‘septic tank’. A plan was formulated with Veterinarian, Amélie from Agnes Banks Equine Clinic, to sedate the mare whilst the rescue team rigged her for a Forward Skid Technique using a vehicle mounted winch. A large plastic sheet called a ‘Glide Sheet’ was manipulated under Pebbles to allow her to safely slide up and out of the tank. When everyone was ready, and the sling was taking her weight, Pebbles was given a general anaesthetic to allow the rescue team to carefully slide her up and out of the septic tank, and onto the ‘Rescue Glide’ [large plastic stretcher]. The team then manually skidded the Rescue Glide, and our vet, out into the middle of the paddock to allow Pebbles to safely come out of the general anaesthetic. This was a great example for all horse owners finding their horse in any form of entrapment: 1. Stay calm 2. Call your VET 3. Call triple zero and ask for Police (as they coordinate rescue in NSW) and tell them your horse is trapped and needs rescuing. NSW SES #largeanimalrescue

21.01.2022 Following the rainfall in recent weeks Warragamba Dam is currently close to full capacity. Based on predicted rainfall Warragamba Dam is unlikely to spill. For ...the coming weeks WaterNSW is operating the gates manually to lower the water level to just below full supply. This procedure is known as a drawdown and is a standard process that protects the dam's flood gates by preventing them from repeatedly opening and closing automatically as a result of the dam being very close to full capacity. This can happen from slight changes in water levels or from waves in the lake. River users may notice a small increase in river heights over this period.

17.01.2022 If you live near South Creek or Eastern Creek, you might be at risk of flooding due to backwater effects from the #Hawkesbury River. This new video shows the fl...ood impacts of the biggest flood on record in your area. Find out more about your flood risk and how to prepare for future floods at www.myfloodrisk.nsw.gov.au. #NSWSES

17.01.2022 IT’S GET READY WEEKEND but have you included your animals? To keep your animals safe in an emergency, make them a part of your plan. This is a plan for what you would do for your family, including your animals, in the event of severe storms and floods, bush fires, heat waves and other extreme weather events.... What should my plan include for my animals? Where to go and how to get there planning to stay with family or friends is often the most comfortable and convenient option. What to take for your animals prepare a ‘Grab and Go’ bag. How to identify, secure and transport your animals. If you have large animals like horses and livestock, a plan to relocate them early to a safer area. Remember to practice your plan at least once a year. https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au//get-ready-a/get-ready-animals/ #GetReadyAnimals

17.01.2022 HORSE TRAPPED IN A WINDROW Last night, at 12:36 am, the NSWSES Hawkesbury Unit were called out (00:36) INFORMANT STATES HER HORSE HAS BROKEN LOOSE AND RAN INTO BUSHLAND AND HAS BECOME STUCK IN UNDERGROWTH UNABLE TO BE FREED.... The 2 year old Thoroughbred mare called Ruby was indeed deep within a timber windrow (pile) obscured from view by lantana and other vines. The SES team carefully cut a window through the thick lantana to allow Veterinarian, Amélie from Agnes Banks Equine Clinic, to reach through and inject a level of sedation that allowed the team to undertake the rescue with safety. A halter was then fitted and cotton wool inserted into Ruby’s ears prior to the team using a ‘quiet’ electric chainsaw to cut a path through the heavy aged timber. As the sedation slowly wore off, Ruby was carefully pushed backwards between two large logs and walked out through the opening made by the SES team. At 03:57 the horse was finally released and walked back up to her stables to be assessed by the Vet. Remarkably she had very few injuries for such a precarious location. #NSWSES #largeanimalrescue

14.01.2022 As the local Primary Rescue Unit, our members need cars to practice their skills on to keep our community safe. If you have an old car lying around that you are happy to donate please call Nathan 0466635432 or Matt 0438676688. The car must have wheels so we can move it around and will be destroyed. #generallandrescue #GLR #hawkesbury

14.01.2022 WE WANT YOUR STORIES * Do you love animals? * Own one or more companion animals AND/OR own one or more horses or larger animals? * Feel comfortable to tell your story to camera?... * Have experience in an emergency with your animal or know of someone who has (preferable but not essential) OR are passionate about animals and their safety ? The Hawkesbury-Nepean Animal Ready Community Working Group will produce a suite of short videos in 2020 as part of an education project. The videos will aim to encourage, inspire and motivate the general community to prepare for themselves and their animals before an emergency occurs.

12.01.2022 Flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean valley is a very real risk. This video outlines the impacts flooding in the Valley can have on you, your family and your prope...rty. Floods can be deep and fast flowing in many areas. It is important to Get Ready now and plan for what you will do in a flood. www.myfloodrisk.nsw.gov.au #MyFloodRisk

09.01.2022 MACAW RESCUED FROM TREE TOP This evening NSWSES Hawkesbury Unit was called down to South WINDSOR to a young Macaw that had escaped from her home and was sitting high up in a large eucalyptus tree. Our colleagues from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 081 Windsor. used a fire hose to wet down the bird until it gave up its grip and made a soggy flutter down to the ground and into the arms of a very relieved owner.... #NSWSES #animalrescue #emergencyservicesworkingtogether

04.01.2022 CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF RESCUING PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THROUGHOUT THE HAWKESBURY On the 1st October 1985, NSWSES Hawkesbury Unit became the official rescue service for the Hawkesbury local government area. Throughout the fifties, sixties and seventies any persons trapped in car or truck accidents were often released by the local Ambulance officers and Police through skill and determination or by acquiring the assistance of locals to pull wrecks apart or to cut wrecks open using ...oxy-acetylene. During the late seventies and early eighties any request for rescue was tasked either to the Nepean Rescue Squad (Volunteer Rescue Association) at Penrith or the Police Rescue Squad based at Blacktown each a good half hours drive to get into the Hawkesbury. The need for a dedicated rescue squad in the Hawkesbury was identified. With the help of the NSW Police Rescue Squad, our volunteers were trained ready to take on their new rescue role. And here we are 35 years later and we still have four members of the original rescue crew responding to rescue calls throughout the Hawkesbury Kevin Jones, Michael Broome, David King & Darryl Lever.

01.01.2022 Good luck to our Unit Commander, Kevin Jones .