Southport SES in Southport, Queensland | Emergency rescue service

Southport SES

Locality: Southport, Queensland

Phone: +61 132500

Address: Mick Vievers Way 4215 Southport, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/ses

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25.01.2022 For those who are looking to donate or want some more information on how to help. #StaySafeCommunities

25.01.2022 Our inter-agency operability continues on the border assisting QPS with SES, RFS, ADF and the pizza guy!

24.01.2022 We at Southport State Emergency Service would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and brigade that lost 2 of their own. #ThankyouForYourService R.I.P We wish to further extend our prayers to the injured emergency personal.

23.01.2022 A massive shoutout to Trent and the team at Prestige Group for providing there Led Screen and full audio, so we could hold a movie night to thank Ashmore Scout Group for helping us run the bbq fundraiser that we were no longer able to commit to it.

23.01.2022 Merry Christmas from all the members here at Southport. Be safe on the roads with all this glorious rain, eat lots and laugh that little bit longer.

23.01.2022 **Update** The Missing Person a has been found safe and well. The Gold Coast SES Unit is currently assisting Police with a Missing Persons Search. If you have any details on his whereabouts ot have seen him please contact the Police asap. Ensure you give them as many details as possible.

21.01.2022 Last night Southport SES supported the annual leukaemia foundation Light the Night Walk at the Broadwater. We are truely blessed to be invited to these walks and thankful we get to support amazing foundations within our community #LightTheNightau

21.01.2022 Next 5 day forecast from BOM for the Gold Coast. Thunderstorms and some rain. Remember if it's flooded forget it! Take time to check your gutters, loose item...s secured, check your drains and do you have your emergency plan ready. Please note: we do not supply sandbags unless our teams out there need them for jobs that have come in through 132500. We also don't have a supply of sand or dirt to fill them, we may need to dig on your property to fill them. If flooding is occurring, chances are, there are many others that are too. If you have flooded before and concerned, now is the time to get prepared. Please head to hardware stores and purchase them. If you don't have time or money, shopping bags or garbage bags will also work. Don't overfill them, stack them like bricks, staggered them where you need them. The Gold Coast Unit is made up of Volunteers. We are not paid, we do not work for insurance companies or real estate agencies. We are here to assist the community in times of need. When many jobs come in, we can't be everywhere at once. Please be patient. For Life threatening situations call 000, if you need to log a job for assistance call 132500.

21.01.2022 A very happy Mothers Day to all the mums out in the world.

20.01.2022 Another new Qld / NSW Border Declaration Pass available from today (Thurs 17th July). Slightly new layout, with the expiry date now in "large ghost" font. Here's the link for the online form to fill in https://www.qld.gov.au//queensland-border-declaration-pass

20.01.2022 THANK YOU to the SES! This week we celebrate SES Week (12-20 October) and the 5,300 volunteers across Queensland In the 2018-19 financial year volunteers resp...onded to 9,048 jobs, dedicated more than 55,900 hours of their own time and since July have spent more than 6,500 hours assisting Queenslanders See more

18.01.2022 A big Thankyou goes out to Ashmore Scout Group for assisting with our fundraiser bbq on Sunday 19th Jan. Without you, we would have been a team down with approx 398 Jobs that came in.

17.01.2022 SAND BAGS SAND BAGS SAND BAGS City of Gold Coast is about to open it's sand bag facilities at the following depots to collect sand bags. Locations are:... Coomera depot 232 Old Pacific Highway, Pimpama. The site is located in an area adjacent to the Slideways Go Karting World, in close proximity to the City’s Coomera Depot Reedy Creek depot 61 Hutchinson Street, Burleigh Waters. The site is located within the City’s Waste and Recycling Centre with separate street access. Tugun depot Boyd Street, Bilinga. The site is located in the City’s land adjacent to the Depot. Access is via the service road to the desalination plant and former waste facility. Please be patient and respect others. Everyone is in the same boat. There may be bag limits to ensure everyone can get what they need. Take care out in the wet. If it's flooded, forget it. Back it up!

16.01.2022 Welcome to the weekend! What are you doing to ensure you, your family and your property stay safe this storm season? Let us know below

16.01.2022 Be prepared and be storm ready

16.01.2022 Queensland will close its border to New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory from 1am on Saturday (8 August). More details, including information about exemptions and border passes will be available by this Friday (7 August).

15.01.2022 Let's thank our SES Volunteers this Wednesday the 20th May by celebrating WOW Day, Wear Orange to Work.

14.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

14.01.2022 Massive Thank you to all the volunteers out last night and today helping with jobs from the rain and storms from last night. Thank you for your effort and dedication in helping the community at this time of the year.

13.01.2022 Looks like the rain gods have blessed the Gold Coast! some handy tips... If it’s flooded forget it! Secure loose items outside if it’s safe to do so Keeps your family and pets safe Be careful when driving - lots of debris around ... Call the state emergency service if assistance is needed 132500 See more

13.01.2022 An amazing effort by our Gold Coast teams. Some safety tips if you decide to go hiking. Research the walk your going on, ensure that you are going to be able to complete the walk.... Take a map. Wear suitable footwear and clothing. Carry a backpack with essentials, Water, Food, Torch, First Aid Kit, Battery Bank for your Phone. Download the Emergency Plus App. This will give you your gps co-ordinates to make it simpler for rescue crews to find you. Ensure someone is aware of your plans and your estimated time of return See more

13.01.2022 A massive shout out to Bunnings Warehouse Australia for their generous donation of 3 eskies. These eskies will ensure we are able to provide welfare and cold water to our members this summer on activations.

13.01.2022 Power posing is a self-improvement technique or "life hack" in which people stand in a posture that they mentally associate with being powerful, in the hope of feeling and behaving more confident and powerful aka superman/wonder woman pose Here’s abit of mindfulness Gold Coast, this power pose helps our teams on the boarders take a breather and while increasing a smile rate to 100% and social distancing at the same time Try it out for 1 minute before completing tasks #SocialDistancing #SES

12.01.2022 Did you know Queensland is the most disaster-impacted state in Australia? We know disasters can strike anywhere at any time, which is why it’s important to... take the time to think about how you can Get Ready and prepare for the next storm, cyclone, flood or bushfire. What better way to kick off the Get Ready Queensland Week (13 19 October) than a visit by GRQ ambassador, Johnathan Thurston. The program is a year-round, all-hazards, resilience building initiative to help communities prepare for natural disasters. Get involved and get ready! See more

11.01.2022 A dramatic rescue has unfolded on the Gold Coast after a walker fell and shattered his pelvis. #9News

11.01.2022 **This warning is no longer current. Please refer to the QFES Facebook page for updated information.** LEAVE IMMEDIATELY: O’Reilly (part of the Sarabah bushfire...) bushfire as at 5.40pm Mon 9 Sept Bushfire warning level: EMERGENCY WARNING Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire approaching Lamington National Park Road, O’Reilly. Leaving immediately is the safest option, as it will soon be too dangerous to drive. Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a plan, your safest option is to leave immediately if it is clear to do so. If you cannot leave, identify where you will seek shelter from the bushfire. If you are not in the area, do not return, as conditions are too dangerous. Currently as at 5.40pm Monday 9 September, a dangerous fire is travelling in a westerly direction towards Lamington National Park Road. It is expected to impact Lamington National Park Road at O’Reilly. Residents on Lamington National Park Road, south of Kamarun Lookout Road, are advised to travel south to O’Reilly’s Guest House, 3582 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra, which is a place of refuge. Residents north of Kamarun Lookout Road are advised to travel north to Moriarty Park, Canungra, which is a place of refuge. The fire is expected to have a significant impact on the community. Conditions are now very dangerous and firefighters may soon be unable to prevent the fire advancing. The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. Fire crews may not be able to protect your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door: act now. Power, water, and mobile phone service may be lost and road conditions may become very dangerous over the next several hours. People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you are under threat. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates. Put on protective clothing (e.g., a long-sleeved cotton shirt, boots with thick soles). Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by. If you are leaving: Secure your pets for safe transport. Check for road closures and then advise family and friends of your intended travel route. Take your important documents and essential items (e.g., passports, birth certificates, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing) when you leave. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions. If you are unable to leave: Bring pets inside; restrain them with a leash, a cage, or inside a secure room; and provide them with plenty of water. Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking water and firefighting water. Close windows and doors, sealing the gaps under doors and screens with wet towels to keep smoke out of the house. Identify a safe spot to shelter in, which would be a place with more than one exit, preferably inside a brick building, away from windows and doors. The safest spot is the place that will keep you furthest away from the intense heat from the fire. As the fire approaches and passes, the safest spot will change, so be ready to move. KEEP UP TO DATE BY: Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandRescueService) and Twitter (@QldFES) Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland; Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map FURTHER INFORMATION: For bushfire preparation tips, visit the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety For information about road closures, call 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au The next update will be provided by 7.40pm or if the situation changes.

10.01.2022 Busy afternoon at Southport for SES and RFS working together to help load approx 430 tarps heading out to Ipswich for hail damaged homes. Big thanks to all involved, great effort!

10.01.2022 STATE OF FIRE EMERGENCY DECLARED A State of Fire Emergency has been declared for 42 Local Government Areas across Queensland, overriding all existing permit...s to light fire and prohibiting the lighting of all types of fires outdoors and certain activities that can cause fires to ignite, including: fireworks outdoor cooking fires welding, grinding and use of oxy acetylene cutting or heating outdoors. The declaration will be in effect from 5pm today until revoked. More detail about the declaration is available here: bit.ly/2pXs4Ln

09.01.2022 Do you have what it takes? The Southport SES Group on the Gold Coast is looking for people of the community interested in joining an amazing organisation with a bunch of great minded people. We have an Induction night happening on the Tuesday 4th AUG starting at 6:45pm at Southport SES Depot, 193 Queen Street, Southport, QLD, 4215.... So if you want to challenge yourself and learn new skills in areas such as storm damage, Working Safely at Heights to name a few. Come in and see us on our induction night. We ask that you bring along the following information to aid your application. Photo ID eg Drivers Licence or Australian Passport & Unique Student Identifier number. If you were born overseas, we also ask that you bring proof of citizenship, residency or current visa details.

09.01.2022 Saturday just gone was an unusual but eventful request with a spooky twist. The Gold Coast unit was requested to help out for the annual Surfers Paradise Zombie walk. Huge shoutout to the team you all did an amazing job and a big thank you to the surfers city alliance for including us once again in an amazing event. Looking forward to bigger and better in 2020

08.01.2022 If you’re knocking off early on a Friday, we’ve got the perfect way to start your weekend: storm prep! There’s some more severe weather predicted to hit parts o...f the state on Saturday so here are some simple steps you can take to get ready Clean gutters and downpipes Trim trees and overhanging branches Secure any loose outdoor items Pack an emergency kit For more information, visit www.getready.qld.gov.au

05.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

04.01.2022 How our members must be feeling at the moment. 161 jobs since last Thursday. Well done team!

03.01.2022 www.qld.gov.au/alerts www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au

03.01.2022 It pains me to have to warn everyone again about yet another SCAM by low life's seeking to use the SES Volunteers good name in the community. Especially after a...ll the work our volunteers have been doing in responding to the recent fire events in the South West Region. Some residents and business in the region have received telephone calls from people claiming to be from the 'local SES group,' and are fund raising. Local Groups will not call you to request money. So to be clear, SES Groups are not cold calling their communities: - requesting SPONSORSHIP for calendars, - selling ADVERTISING space in magazines, books, the side of buildings or any where else. - selling RAFFLE TICKETS in cash or other prizes. If you have received a call calming to be from your local SES Group, I recommend you report it to the Federal Governments scamwatch @ www.scamwatch.gov.au If you would like to help your local group and are unable to join them, speak directly to the Group Leader, Local Controller or Regional Office to see if there is any fundraising being undertaken locally to obtain extra equipment etc.

01.01.2022 Induction and information night at all Groups across the Gold Coast Tuesday night 2/6 from 7-9pm. If you are intending to attend, please let me know so I can a...dvise the Group on numbers. Please note: Some restrictions are still in place for COVID-19. If you are a current member, please check with your Group Leader for what training is happening at your Group. LOCATIONS Pimpama - 119 Pimpama Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama Runaway Bay - Sports Drive, Runaway Bay Southport - 195 Queen street, Southport Carrara - Eastlake St, Carrara Coolangatta - 222 Coolangatta Road, Bilinga Springbrook - Carricks Road, Springbrook If you are interested in becoming a member, we are recruiting ready for Storm season! We are looking for members to assist our community by being trained specifically in Search, Height safety and storm damage. Other areas areas of training include: vertical rescue, flood boat, incident control, general rescue and more. If this interest you, please come along. Just ensure you bring along a drivers licence or other photographic ID and residency/citizenship paperwork if born overseas. Hope to see you around.