Tasmania SES in Hobart, Tasmania | Emergency rescue service

Tasmania SES

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 132500

Address: CNR Melville & Argyle Streets 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Tasmania’s emergency services have banded together as part of a new campaign calling on Tasmanians to take responsibility for keeping themselves and others safe on our roads. The social media campaign includes five short videos featuring first responders from Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service, Tasmania SES and Ambulance Tasmania. For further details visit: ... https://www.police.tas.gov.au/emergency-services-road-safe/ See more

21.01.2022 A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING has been issued for DAMAGING WINDS ACROSS SOUTHERN TASMANIA TODAY. SES advises that people should: Supervise children closely.... Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. Manage pets and livestock. Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. Be aware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. Call SES on 132 500 for non-life threatening flood and storm emergencies Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. For further info visit the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/

20.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING winds across Tasmania on Friday. SES advises that people should: Supervise children closely.... Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. Manage pets and livestock. Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. Be aware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. Call SES on 132 500 for non-life threatening flood and storm emergencies Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. For further info visit the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/

19.01.2022 Remember to tune in to @ABCTV tonight at 8:30pm for episode two of Big Weather (and how to survive it), hosted by Craig Reucassel. With unique access to Australia's emergency services, first responders and local communities, Big Weather is an emotionally gripping series filmed over one intense summer. The three-part series delivers an urgent and entertaining message of how our weather is changing and what we can do to survive it. The second episode, Into the Firestorm, will ...provide valuable information including: How fires can make their own weather. Delving into dust storms. What it's like being in the midst of a bushfire emergency. #BigWeather #ReadyTogether

19.01.2022 Fantastic job by our SES volunteers, along with Police, Ambulance Tasmania and the Northern Caverneers Caving Club. Together we rescued a man who had fallen while caving in the North West. He was winched to the NWRH after a technical rescue.... Great job by everyone involved. Thanks to Chris Weare, SES Search and Rescue, for the photos.

17.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL across the North East and parts of the East Coast of Tasmania this afternoon. SES advises that people should: Supervise children closely. Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.... Manage pets and livestock. Clear drains and gutters on premises prior to severe weather arriving. Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters. Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. Call SES on 132 500 for non-life threatening flood and storm emergencies Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. For further info visit the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/

13.01.2022 The new ABC Your Planet series ‘Big Weather (and how to survive it)’ starts tomorrow night at 8.30pm on ABC TV + iview. With unique access to Australia's emergency services, first responders and local communities, Big Weather is an emotionally gripping series filmed over one intense summer. The three-part series delivers an urgent and entertaining message of how our weather is changing and what we can do to survive it. The first episode, Summer is Coming, will provide valuab...le information including: When bushfires turn fierce, you may have only moments to evacuate, that means knowing what essentials to take with you. If you have to evacuate during a bushfire, or you're driving on a catastrophic fire danger day, there are some essential things you should think about. Leaving early is the safest option during a bushfire, if you leave too late, you risk being caught in the fire in your car, that's not a safe place to be. #BigWeather #ReadyTogether

13.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL across parts of Northern and North-Eastern Tasmania tomorrow. SES advises that people should: Supervise children closely. Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.... Manage pets and livestock. Clear drains and gutters on premises prior to severe weather arriving. Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters. Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. Call SES on 132 500 for non-life threatening flood and storm emergencies Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. For further info visit the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/ See more

11.01.2022 Tasmania SES volunteer Bill Folder has been awarded the Australian Search and Rescue (SAR) Award for Outstanding Contribution to Search and Rescue. Bill’s award recognises his dedication and commitment to search and rescue in Tasmania. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the national awards presentation in Canberra was unable to be held this year which meant we had the pleasure of presenting Bill with the SAR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Search and Rescue along with his wi...fe Sue and family, said Acting Sergeant Callum Herbert of Tasmania Police Search and Rescue. Bill is an experienced and enthusiastic member of Tasmania’s search and rescue capability who is held in high regard with his peers. I know first-hand that Bill has made a significant impact on many within the search and rescue field as it was his influence that inspired me to join the Tasmania Police Search and Rescue team. I am honoured to stand beside Bill as he receives his Award today and congratulate him on his achievement and national recognition, said Acting Sergeant Herbert. Bill enrolled as an SES volunteer in 1977. He has been actively involved with SES operations and provided exemplary support service to managers and training to peers. Bill’s contribution towards Search and Rescue in Tasmania has been invaluable, said SES Tas Regional Manager South, Mark Nelson. He is a well-respected, keen, dedicated and reliable SES member who has trained many of his peers in remote area and alpine search and rescue operations in Tasmanian wilderness. Bill was an inaugural member of the Southern SES Search and Rescue Team when it was formed, and he was a driving force behind its establishment and development. On behalf of SES Tasmania I congratulate Bill on his Award today and thank him for his longstanding dedication and contribution to search and rescue and saving lives, said Regional Manager Nelson. Well done Bill and thank you for your service!

10.01.2022 Three projects aimed at building community disaster resilience and a photograph capturing resilience in action have won Tasmania’s 2020 Resilient Australia Awards presented in Hobart earlier this week. Now in their 21st year, the awards are a national program to recognise and promote initiatives which strengthen community disaster resilience, and images that capture resilience in action. Community award winner ArTELIER - All emotions allowed here... ‘All emotions allowed here’ is a book co-created by Tasmanian artists from ArTELIER and children living in their ‘iso’ bubble, in the extraordinary time of COVID-19. Local Government award winner City of Hobart Resilient Hobart The City of Hobart's 'Resilient Hobart' project encompasses five distinct initiatives, these assisted the recovery and resilience needs of impacted individuals, community groups and the broader community. Government Award winner Department of State Growth - Business Emergency Preparation Toolkit The ‘Business Emergency Preparation Toolkit’ was developed by the Department of State Growth to help business owners and operators consider what they need to effectively mitigate the risk of unexpected emergencies and help prepare for a successful recovery following the 2018/19 bushfires. Government Award Highly Commended certificate Tasmania Fire Service Disaster Resilience Education Tasmania The ‘Disaster Resilience Education Tasmania’ project is a teacher delivered disaster risk reduction and resilience education package. It features natural hazards information, supported with activities, quizzes and resources where students explore disaster resilience concepts. Photography Award winner Blair Horgan From a different angel The ‘From a different angle’ photograph (shown in this post) was taken during a joint training exercise with SES volunteers and student doctors. The exercise focused on dealing with a mass causality event and managing the scene effectively. The State award winners are now in contention for the Resilient Australia National Awards to be announced in November. Well done everyone! #resilientaustralia #awards

10.01.2022 Remember to tune in to @ABCTV tonight at 8:30pm for episode three of Big Weather (and how to survive it), hosted by Craig Reucassel. In tonight's episode Craig is put to the test as he learns to escape from a sinking car, and, through virtual reality, watches Parramatta disappear under rising waters. With unique access to Australia's emergency services, first responders and local communities, Big Weather is an emotionally gripping series filmed over one intense summer. The th...ree-part series delivers an urgent and entertaining message of how our weather is changing and what we can do to survive it. #BigWeather #ReadyTogether

09.01.2022 Being able to give your precise location in an emergency can save vital time and lives. Make sure you’re prepared this summer by downloading the free emergencyplus app with @what3words built-in, so you can #HelpTripleZeroFindYou with just three words.

09.01.2022 With more widespread heavy rainfall expected from Thursday, now is a good time to store this number in your phone. If you have a non-life-threatening flood or storm emergency call the State Emergency Service on 132 500. If it's a life-threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000).

08.01.2022 Road safety is everyone's responsibility.

04.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS across much of Tasmania tomorrow. SES advises that people should: Supervise children closely. Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.... Manage pets and livestock. Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. Be aware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. Call SES on 132 500 for non-life threatening flood and storm emergencies Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. For further info visit the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/ See more

04.01.2022 With all of this rain, here's a good reminder of why you should never drive in floodwaters. The average car will begin to move in as little as 15cm of fast-flowing water. New ABC TV + iview series Big Weather (and how to survive it) airs next Tueday 13 October.... #BigWeather #ReadyTogether https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=454253218806897

03.01.2022 Emergency services are asking people in the Spring Beach and Orford areas to remain vigilant and be aware of their personal safety while emergency works are und...erway to replace a bridge that washed away following heavy rainfall yesterday. Contingency plans are in place to access people in the area where vehicular access is unavailable. A police marine vessel has been deployed to the Orford area and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is ready for dispatch if required. There will be a reduced capacity for firefighting due to fire trucks not being able to gain access to the area. However, firefighters and some small equipment will be transported across if necessary. Pedestrian access to the area remains in place. Motorists are asked to be extra careful on the roads in the area. The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is working on the bridge replacement and information about that is available on the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council website. In the event of an emergency, contact emergency services on Triple Zero (000). If you know any vulnerable people in the area, please pass this message on to them.

03.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS across Eastern Tasmania this afternoon. SES advises that people should: Supervise children closely. Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.... Manage pets and livestock. Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. Be aware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. Call SES on 132 500 for non-life threatening flood and storm emergencies Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. For further info visit the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/