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Gympie State Emergency Service

Locality: Gympie, Queensland

Phone: +61 132500

Address: 1A Rodian St 4570 Gympie, QLD, Australia

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18.05.2022 If you have been been thinking since the floods, can I help out when disasters happen? Is SES the right fit got me? ... How can I make a difference in someone’s life? Why not pop over to Gympie SES. 1A roadian st, Southside off Ramsay rd from 7pm Wednesday 18th April We can answers all your questions and tell you how you can make a difference not only in your life, but someone’s else’s life as well.

06.05.2022 Mary River Flood Recovery Update #6 It is certainly good news that the damage to infrastructure from the latest flood event appears to be less than what our com...munity experienced in February. But it's still taken a heavy toll on our community. Many of us were anxious about what this latest flood event might bring and worked hard in anticipation to protect our properties. Understandably, this has brought about physical and emotional exhaustion for many of us. And with the concern over more rain coming, our feelings of anxiety may rise to the surface again. As part of our region’s recovery efforts, we want to let our community know about some services that are available to support our mental health and well-being following these disaster events. You can seek immediate assistance with Lifeline on 13 11 14. This is a 24/7 service. There are also online resources that you can access at www.beyondblue.org.au. You may also like to reach out to your GP. And of course, it's always a good idea to connect with your family and friends. Find out more at www.mentalwellbeing.initiatives.qld.gov.au

19.04.2022 Mary River Flood Recovery Update #5 Council will be undertaking repairs on Rocks Road, Pie Creek from 6am tomorrow morning. It is expected that the works will t...ake one day to complete. The works will be a temporary measure to address immediate road safety issues. Heavy machinery will be used and traffic controllers will be present to manage traffic flow. Rocks Road has been used as a detour for other roads that continue to be impacted by flood waters, including Glastonbury Road (Eel Creek Bridge). It was never designed to withstand the current volume of traffic, which is why the road surface is experiencing issues. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has set up a detour for Glastonbury Road commuters. They suggest travelling on the Wide Bay Highway and across Bells Bridge for transport in and out of Gympie. Please follow TMR directional signage. We thank you for your patience during these works. Please follow the directions of our traffic controllers and drive to the conditions at all times. For up-to-date information on road closures visit https://disaster.gympie.qld.gov.au/

16.04.2022 Mary River Flood Recovery Update #4 As flood waters recede, public health issues can start to emerge. For example: Flood water is not clean water. It can cont...ain lots of debris and other nasties. Keep out of waterways that have been impacted by the floods. And stay away from areas that have had flood water pooling until the areas have fully dried. Mosquitoes love breeding in all the pooling flood waters around the region. Keep yourself safe from mozzie bites by covering up and using an insect repellent. It’s a good idea to also check any containers around your home and tip out any pooling water. Many people are experiencing mould in their homes due to the rain and the ongoing humidity. It’s important to get on top of any mould outbreaks quickly to prevent it taking hold. There are other issues to be on the lookout for. Please visit our flood recovery webpage for information and tips on how to manage these issues in your home and on your property. https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/flood-recovery

02.04.2022 Mary River Flood Recovery Update #3 Council is aware of traffic issues impacting Rocks Road, Pie Creek. Rocks Road is being used as a detour for other roads tha...t continue to be impacted by flood waters. Council is working with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to address the situation. We will continue to keep the community updated. We thank you for your ongoing patience and remind you that many roads throughout the region continue to be impacted by flood waters. Please drive to the conditions and refer to the disaster dashboard for up-to-date information on road closures https://disaster.gympie.qld.gov.au/

26.03.2022 Mary River Flood Recovery Update #2 Have you been impacted by this latest flood? Or perhaps you still need support following February's flood event? If so, plea...se reach out. IN PERSON Drop in to Gympie Community Place, 18 Excelsior Road Gympie, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. A range of recovery information and services is available, including: Financial support Practical support Assistance with current grant applications Information and referrals Disaster-specific advice Emotional support Resources to assist vulnerable individuals and groups OVER THE PHONE Call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349. ONLINE Visit www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies and follow Community Recovery on Facebook @RecoveryQld. Find out more by visiting https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/flood-recovery

21.03.2022 Mary River watch #31 River height 5.86 and falling. Good news! Bells Bridge is now open to traffic, however, traffic speed has been reduced to 40km/hr.... Council has been able to undertake temporary repairs to enable the bridge to reopen. Further repairs will be required. Please adhere to the reduced speed limit and take care to drive to the conditions. There are other roads throughout the region that remain closed. Please continue to refer to the disaster dashboard for updates. https://disaster.gympie.qld.gov.au/

25.01.2022 As we enter into winter we need to ask ourselves and family "Are We Ready For Storm Season" ? It does not take long to ensure that you are your family are prepared. The cooler months are the perfect time to get out and survey what you need to do. visit https://getready.qld.gov.au/be-prepared/ to get some hints and pointers to ensure your ready. ... https://youtu.be/AshLUBK2WJ8

25.01.2022 I am so proud of our ses family and surrounding ses familys. Also a big thankyou for everyone being so patient with how many jobs we had to do. So far we have done 500 jobs and counting the occasional one or two here or there.

25.01.2022 Hi all no training this Wednesday as it is ANZAC day. But will resume on the 2nd of may. I wont be there on the second but the deputy gl and assistant will be doing the training for that night. Gl

24.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/groups/GympieWeatherandConditions/permalink/1073154276195567/

24.01.2022 Did you know one in two Queenslanders are still yet to pack their emergency evacuation kit? With more rain and greater risk of cyclone activity forecast for the upcoming disaster season, it’s time to Get Ready Queensland! For more information on how you can get involved in Get Ready Queensland Week, visit: https://getready.qld.gov.au/

22.01.2022 Looking at the current weather radar it looks like we could be in for a wet afternoon. Make sure you secure your loose items around your yard. If you sadly have some damage to your property give us a call 132500.

22.01.2022 Have you ever thought, Whats it like to be an SES volunteer? How can I get ready for storm season?... Well we can answer those and any other questions you may have this weekend. Come along to the Southside School markets, meet some of the crew, see some of the equipment we use. We will be able to answer any of those questions you have be building up so come and say hi. We look forward to seeing you.

21.01.2022 Weather Situation: An upper low over northern New South Wales is forecast to move into southeast Queensland on Saturday and become slow-moving. A developing surface trough off the Queensland southeast coast will deepen in response to the upper system, with a low pressure system likely to develop and shift southwestwards towards the coast late on Sunday. Abnormally high tides and coastal erosion will be experienced with water levels expected to exceed the highest tide of the y...ear on Sunday morning's high tide. This will impact areas directly exposed to wave action where levels may be up to one metre above the usual high tide. Dangerous surf is forecast to develop about exposed beaches from late Sunday morning. Damaging winds with gusts up to 90km/h are possible about the exposed coast and islands from early Sunday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Coolangatta, Moreton Island, Fraser Island, Hervey Bay, Cleveland and Redcliffe.

21.01.2022 A heads up/ reminder for all SES members. Annual CPR CMR will be conducted on Wednesday night. Those who require this to be done, can you please endeavour to attend. Thanks GL

21.01.2022 Please be warned that we might be getting a nice storm soon. So please tie things down, make sure your pets are safe and your family is safe. Please try not to drive in this storm. The link below is courtesy of higgins storm chasing. If you require assistance please dont hesitate to call 132500 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2098720720223704&id=139175562844906

19.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, We hope you all faired well in yesterdays storm. It was a nice bit of rain wasn't it? How much rain did you get at your place?

19.01.2022 Today is Thank a First Responder Day, so from us thank you to all our members as well as the ambos, police, fire fighters. Who each and every day go above and beyond for the community. If you see a First Responder today or maybe you know one take a moment to say thanks.

18.01.2022 We would like to send our condolences to the family of the SES volunteer who died while volunteering at the NSW wild storms this week. Thank you for volunteering with the SES. May your spirit fly high. RIP OUR ORANGE FRIEND.

18.01.2022 The weather bureau is predicting severe thunderstorms for tomorrow. The area of prediction is a large part of QLD. That means it's time to ensure you are ready, secure loose items around your home. Clean your gutters, have a safety plan in case something was to happen. It is always better to be safe and be prepared.... In the event that you require our assistance our volunteers will be ready to go. Give us a call on 132500

18.01.2022 Yesterday members of Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach groups attended a traffic control course. Members learnt skills to successfully manage traffic to ensure safety of both the public and themselves. Sadly though during night session we were called upon to assist other emergency services at a rollover. Members showed commitment to the community by answering the call and jumping into help. We feel sorry and send our thoughts to all that were involved in the accident and wish a speedy recovery.

17.01.2022 Dont forget its chrisy party and breakup tonight GlDont forget its chrisy party and breakup tonight Gl

16.01.2022 So tonight, a member of our unit donated a new award to the Gympie SES Unit. This award is for a member of the unit who go above and beyond. Yes all our wonderful go above and beyond for the local community, we can't give every one an award sadly. So meet our 2020 Gympie SES Unit commitment award Mr Peter Salisbury.... Congratulations on your award and thank you for what you have done for the unit.

16.01.2022 Hi everyone, due to the amalgamation of Southside and Gympie groups, the name of the page has been altered to Gympie State Emergency Service. We are located at 1A Rodian st Southside.

15.01.2022 Come on down to the emergency services expo, come say good day and see what we are all about. As well as our other emergency services

15.01.2022 With this heat around please try to stay cool: * Drink at least 2L water * seek shade where possible * keep animals cool by placing ice cubes or ice blocks in their water. ... Gl jess

15.01.2022 To see members + there familys. We are having a social night on the 29th of April, starts at 4 or 5 pm will have to confirm this arvo as forgotten. Please bring a plate please. Also please pm me with numbers if your coming please. Been advised no alcohol. Sorry Thanks Gl Jessica

14.01.2022 People looking at trick or treating tomorrow, please check the weather warnings first. The current situation is the chance of severe distructive storms developing. Now we know from recent history that a lot of storms haven't eventuated. But that does not mean that one could. We as a community need to be prepared, clean out your gutters, secure loose items in your yard. The more you prepare now the less chance of severe damage.... If you need assistance from your local Orange hero's give us a call on 132500

14.01.2022 Thanks to the team from Wimmers soft Drinks from Gympie SES

14.01.2022 Lets say Hi......... Here at Gympie SES we are going to introduce you to some of our members. The people who go out in time on need to help you the community. The first person to kick this off will be one of our members at Rainbow Beach group. ... Let me introduce one of our youth members Mr Jarrod Hunter, who comes to SES at the ripe age of 16. I sat down with Jarrod and asked him some questions about being in the SES. Why did you join SES? Because I enjoy volunteering and helping out within the community. What do you like about SES? SES allows the groups to form a kind of second family and grow together and form strong bonds. The bonus is you can get cool skills such as drone (Remote Pilot Licence and cert III) flight management and Cert II public safety and more. What would you say to other young people wanting to join SES? SES has taught me many skills like working as a team and first aid and how to give back to the community and reinforce the world through hard times. If many people helped we can work to build a better world. So if you would like to be like Jarrod and make a difference in not just your life but your local community flick us a message.

14.01.2022 Ask someone today, help save a life. It's ok not to bed ok....

14.01.2022 If anyone needs assistance please call 132500

12.01.2022 People of the community please dont call the gl phone for assistance, Please call 132500 Thankyou Gl jess

10.01.2022 4:20PM GYMPIE - A small storm is tracking towards Gympie, it likely contains heavy rain directly under it and small hail. Image Weatherzone

10.01.2022 So I am sure you have heard about the possibility of a low pressure system coming down the QLD coast. What does this mean? If it does eventuate we are in for some wet weather over the weekend.... There is NO indication of flooding so Gympie no need to panic. But it is a good time to make sure your house is ready for storm season. The biggest request we get when we get severe rain is rain coming through the roof. We find that a lot of the time it is due to blocked gutters, so ask yourself "are your gutters clean?"

09.01.2022 Good day everyone training will resume next week on the 23rdGood day everyone training will resume next week on the 23rd

09.01.2022 With this storm around please get all loose items tied or flipped. Please stay safe and listen to your radios and weather news feeds for more info Also please dont hesitate to call 132500 for assistance.

08.01.2022 Today members participated in a course in land search operations. This course provided them with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively look for. Not only missing people but missing objects on behalf of the police. Thanks to all members that participated.... Nambour and District State Emergency Service Kilkivan SES Wondai SES Tewantin - Queensland State Emergency Service Glass house mountains ses.

08.01.2022 Gympie SES sends thoughts and well wishes to the SES member that was injured today when she slipped down a mine shaft. All while giving her time to search for a missing man.. Good news is that she was not seriously injured. Our members always go above and beyond for the community. If you see or know a SES member make sure you take the time to thank them for the work they do for you.... "Orange Angles always here, always aware".

08.01.2022 Come on down to the civic center. Have a chat with us about what we do or even how to join. We have got information on what to do in storm, flood or cyclone situation. We will be on site till about 330pm.

08.01.2022 Lets say Hi......... Our next introduction will be one of our Gympie members. Let me introduce one of our Deputy Group Leaders of Gympie group Mrs. Jenny Wilson. I sat down with Jenny and asked her some questions about being in the SES.... Why did you join SES? I joined Gympie SES to meet new people, help our community and learn new skills. What do you like about SES? I love working as a team. attending our training nights give me something to look forward to in the week. Recently Ive just finished an air base operator course in Bundaberg and got the opportunity to go up in a helicopter! What would you say to other people wanting to join SES? By joining State Emergency Services you will gain life experiences and really help people/ community in their most challenging times So if you would like to be like Jenny and make a difference in not just your life but your local community flick us a message.

07.01.2022 Good Afternoon everyone, Yesterday's storms were a non event for us in Gympie. I am Sure we are all thinking the same glad we did not get the damage but would be good for some rain. Looks like we may be in for another active afternoon. Looking at the radar at the moment. ... Hopefully it is the same as yesterday no severe damage just some rain. In the event you need SES assistance remember your local orange hero's are only a phone call away 132500. Stay Safe everyone

06.01.2022 Todays adventure out at bourumba dam. Getting our flood boat skills up to date and a little fun out on the water. Was too nice of a day not to. Jess

06.01.2022 Happy fathers day to all, we hope that you are able to have a day of relaxing with your families.

05.01.2022 Did you know that you can request SES assistance via a smart phone application. Some people don't like to call, sometimes in severe weather events the Queensland call centre can have a delay in answering calls. This app takes you through a quick step by step online form to request assistance. Download the app now so you have it at your finger tips in times of need.

05.01.2022 Morning/afternoon to all just a reminder that ses training will be back on 11th Jan at 7pm. We will be having a welcome back party so casual ware please. If there is anyone interested in joining we start at 7 pm and the address is 1a Rodian RD southside gympie. Hope to see you all their. Gl jess

05.01.2022 Last night training. Reversing a trailer straight and curvey through traffic cones. Preparing them for up coming courses.

04.01.2022 Gympie SES crews assisting energex and fire out at imbil kandanga to clear fallen trees , energex are attending to fallen power lines , if you see the red and blue lights please slow down and keep our guys safe

04.01.2022 Good evening all just letting you all know that training is officially wednesdays for now on. Start times are the same 7pm to 9pm. See you at training

03.01.2022 Hi members Just a reminder that the social night is on the 29th and started at 4pm. Sorry no byo. Kind regards ... Jess See more

02.01.2022 I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe new year. From all of the southside ses members. GL

02.01.2022 From all members, we would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas. May your day be filled with family friends and happiness.

02.01.2022 IDQ21037 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning... for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL, ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES and DANGEROUS SURF For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:45 am Saturday, 12 December 2020. SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP AROUND SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND FROM SUNDAY Weather Situation: An upper low over northern New South Wales is forecast to move into southeast Queensland during today and become slow-moving. A developing surface trough off the southeast Queensland coast will deepen in response to the upper system, with a low pressure system likely to develop and shift southwestwards towards the coast late on Sunday. Abnormally high tides exceeding the highest tide of the year are expected to develop about the southeast Queensland coast on Sunday morning's high tide. Dangerous surf conditions are also expected to develop during Sunday and in combination with the abnormally high tides could lead to significant coastal erosion about areas exposed to wave action. Heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding is forecast to develop late on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals of 100mm to 150mm are likely to occur in areas. A Flood Watch is also current for catchments from Fraser Island to the Queensland/New South Wales border. Damaging winds with gusts of around 90km/h are possible about the exposed coast and islands from early Sunday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Coolangatta, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island, Fraser Island, Cleveland and Redcliffe.

02.01.2022 Stay informed, stay updated. https://fb.watch/2lrgKFHGkT/

02.01.2022 Our members hit to road again this afternoon to provide assistance to the community after yesterday's storms. Thanks for everything you do for your local community, #orangeheros always here always aware. If you know someone who wears the orange don't forget to just say thanks for what they do.

02.01.2022 Have you ever been out and about, maybe on a road trip or even out hiking. Do you know where you are at all times, in times on Emergency we need to know the location to send help. A smart phone application has been developed to assist with locating you. You open the app and it will provide you with you GPS coordinates, this information can be provided to emergency services personal so that you can be found. Also from the app you can call for assistance via 000 or 132500, so... this app can save you life. In a emergency every second helps, if we can find you we can help you. Download the app today so you have it in times of emergency.

01.01.2022 What a nice drop of rain we had today. Lets do a check, how much did you receive?

01.01.2022 A developing coastal trough is expected to develop in the Coral Sea from Saturday and reach the SE coast with severe impacts primarily on Sunday and Monday. Severe Weather warnings expected for southeast Queensland for heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and abnormally high tides on Sunday and early Monday Coastal wind warnings for strong winds and gale force winds for Sunday and Monday.... 2 day 25% totals are expected to reach 100+mm with 2 day 10% totals reaching between 150-250mm broadly from NSW border to Northern Sunshine coast. Much of it will fall in a 24 hour period. The position of the coastal low will largely dictate the focus of the rainfall and gales while marine impacts are broader. SES Members will be on call over this event, please do not hesitate to contact us on 132500 if you require assistance. Please remember during peak period our volunteers can be very busy, your understanding and patients are appreciated.

01.01.2022 If you have been thinking, that you want to give back and help out your local community. Gympie SES has training tonight, come down meet the members from 6:30pm. Have a chat and see what we are all about. 1A Rodian ST, SOUTHSIDE... Of Ramsay road behind the show grounds.... Is it time to make a difference in your life?