NSW SES Wollongong City Unit in Wollongong, New South Wales | Government organisation

NSW SES Wollongong City Unit

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 132500

Address: Montague St 2500 Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Website: http://wollongong.ses.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 We could be in for a wet summer, with the Bureau declaring La Niña.

25.01.2022 Late this afternoon, NSW SES Vertical Rescue Operators from Wollongong and Dapto Units responded with Illawarra Police Rescue Squad - NSW Police Force to Otford, where a person required rescue from the side of the cliff. A great outcome, with the person uninjured and able to assist operators with their extrication, climbing to safety with use of our specialist equipment. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has a range of practical tips and advice to stay safe in the bus...h. Before heading outdoors, head to their website: https://tinyurl.com/y4loh7rc #NSWSES #VerticalRescue Illawarra Mercury Northern Illawarra The Bulli & Clifton Times ABC Illawarra Wave FM 96.5 i98 FM

24.01.2022 This post has been superseded with newer information. Refer to NSW Health website for the latest on restrictions. NSW SES volunteers remain on call for flood & storm response as well as other rescue and support functions as usual. For emergency assistance call NSW SES on 132 500. If life threatening, call 000. ... EARLIER: NSW Health Greater Sydney COVID restrictions will also be rolled out to the Illawarra & Shoalhaven. NSW SES volunteers remain on call for flood & storm response as well as other rescue and support functions as usual. For emergency assistance call NSW SES on 132 500. If life threatening, call 000. Further Info: https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rul

24.01.2022 With the weather warning up it was a great morning for our flood rescue operators to undertake some training and maintain their skills currency. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for damaging winds possible this afternoon, with the warning area extending south of Wollongong down to Ulladulla. As the low pressure trough moves towards the coast, we may experience windy weather, so think about what precautions you might want to take around the home and avoid... parking under trees that may drop branches. For weather warning updates monitor http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ #NSWSES #FloodRescue #Training

24.01.2022 Are you ready for #stormseason ? #NSWSES

23.01.2022 React. Tag. Share. Stay Safe. PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

21.01.2022 Restrictions for Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Wollongong In response to an increase in COVID-19 cases, changes to restrictions are being introduced under a... Public Health Order. These rules and restrictions apply to Greater Sydney, the Central Coast and Wollongong from Monday 21 December 2020. The following restrictions are now in place: -The number of visitors allowed in a place of residence will be limited to 10 people. The total number of visitors includes adults and children. The limit to the number of visitors applies until midnight on 23 December 2020. -A maximum of 10 people are permitted in holiday homes and short-term rentals unless everyone is from the same household. This applies until midnight on 23 December 2020. However, for premises that had already been rented out to more than 10 people before 21 December, the people can continue to stay there. -Existing capacity requirements of 1 person per 2 square metres will be tightened to 1 person per 4 square metres in indoor areas. -A maximum of 300 people, subject to the 1 person per 4 square metres rule applies for each separate area of: o hospitality venues o places of public worship. -Religious services held indoors are limited to a maximum of 300 people, subject to the 1 person per 4 square metres rule. -Singing and chanting at indoor venues will not be allowed. -Dance floors will not be permitted, except for weddings, where a maximum of 20 people from the bridal party will be permitted. For information about what you can and can’t do under the rules, and a list of Local Government Areas affected by the changes, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-ca/greater-sydney

21.01.2022 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL...Continue reading

21.01.2022 This warning is no longer current. Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS... For people in Wollondilly/Wingecarribee, Greater Wollongong and parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury and Sydney areas. Issued at 3:25 pm Monday, 23 November 2020 by Bureau of Meteorology Weather Situation: The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Shellharbour and Lake Avon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Wollongong, Picton and the Nattai Tablelands by 3:55 pm and Sutherland, Sydney Airport, Katoomba, Camden, Campbelltown and Liverpool by 4:25 pm. Damaging winds are likely. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

21.01.2022 Proudly celebrating NAIDOC week.

19.01.2022 Our crews are on standby to guide Santa’s reindeer through the Gong tonight. We’ve just received confirmation that he’s on his way, so it’s really important that all boys and girls get to bed immediately if they are still awake! Wishing our community a Merry Christmas!

18.01.2022 Both Wollongong and Dapto Unit members were kept busy over the weekend with a number of callouts relating to tree damage as a result of the strong winds. Some of the jobs attended to by Wollongong Unit members on Sunday. When you need emergency assistance from NSW SES due to flood/storm damage, you can call us on 132 500. If it’s life threatening, call 000.

18.01.2022 Windy Weather = tree damage! Our storm damage and chainsaw operators have been busy attending to several requests for assistance today relating to trees coming down in the windy weather. If you need emergency assistance you can call us on 132 500. If life threatening, call 000.

17.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of South Coast, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 3:52 pm Friday, 25 September 2020. By Bureau of Meteorology A strong cold front is bringing gusty winds to much of NSW today. Vigorous winds are expected to continue during Saturday in the front's wake. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS, in excess of 90 km/h, are possible this evening and Saturday. Conditions are expected to ease in Sydney later this evening, and in the remainder of the warning area Saturday afternoon or evening. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Katoomba and Goulburn. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

17.01.2022 It’s been a wet day with rainfall causing flash floods around the region. A Severe Weather Warning has been issued at 6.22pm by the Bureau indicating that we are still at risk over the next few hours for potential thunderstorms with substantial rain, damaging wind and the possibility of large hail. UPDATE: this warning has now been cancelled by the Bureau. If you require emergency assistance due to storm/flood damage to prevent further damage or regain access to you...r property, call NSW SES on 132 500. If life threatening or stuck in flood water, call 000. Please keep away from creeks, drains, stormwater pits and floodwaters. If it’s flooded, forget it. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO FLOOD WATER - you don’t know what condition the road is under the water and it doesn’t take a lot of water for a car to lose traction and stall. Illawarra Mercury i98 FM Wave FM 96.5 ABC Illawarra For further updates monitor the BOM website. For the current warning see: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21033.shtml

17.01.2022 Like. Share. Prepare. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Fire Weather Warning... for the Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England, Northern Slopes, North Western, Lower Central West Plains, Eastern Riverina, Southern Riverina and Northern Riverina fire areas Issued at 3:53 pm EDT on Saturday 28 November 2020. Weather Situation Very hot and windy conditions, ahead of a cold front, are generating elevated fire dangers in parts of the southern and central inland today then over central and northeastern districts on Sunday. For the rest of Saturday 28 November: Severe Fire Danger in the following fire areas: Lower Central West Plains, Eastern Riverina, Southern Riverina and Northern Riverina For Sunday 29 November: Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire areas: Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region and North Western Very High Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire areas: Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England and Northern Slopes The NSW Rural Fire Service advises you to: Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au. Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency. For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Sunday. For updates monitor: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/index.shtml

13.01.2022 Masks will only be mandatory on public transport for Greater Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains from 12.01am Friday, 12 February. We strongly encourage you to wear a mask in indoor venues where social distancing is not possible.

11.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology advises of another stormy day ahead for #NSW. Some #thunderstorms are likely to become severe, and warnings may be issued for gusty winds, heavy rain and large hail. Be prepared, monitor for warnings and follow advice from the NSW SES. Note: this is a forecast map, not to be confused with a Severe Weather Warning Map (they look similar!) ... Follow the Bureau’s website at BOM.GOV.AU or their twitter for the latest in warnings and weather updates. https://twitter.com/bom_nsw/status/1307582823734407170?s=21

11.01.2022 UPDATE: Warning no longer current. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.... Issued at 12:09 pm Sunday, 29 November 2020 by Bureau of Meteorology VIGOROUS WINDS OVER EASTERN NSW TODAY A low pressure trough is crossing central and eastern New South Wales today, accompanied by vigorous northwesterly winds. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 90 km/h, with gusts in excess of 120 km/h, are possible this morning and early afternoon. For areas below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are expected this morning and afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease during the evening. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Goulburn and Cooma. Wind gusts recorded today: Braidwood 93 km/h Goulburn 89 km/h Cooma 91 km/h Nerriga 109 km/h Bombala 95 km/h Thredbo 107 km/h Nowra 104 km/h High Range (Wanganderry) 104 km/h Moss Vale 94 km/h Kurnell 91 km/h The State Emergency Service advises that people should: Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500. For updates monitor the Bureau website at BOM.GOV.AU REF IDN21037

11.01.2022 Today, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott MP, visited the NSW SES State Headquarters. Commissioner Car...lene York and Deputy Commissioner Daniel Austin provided the Premier and Minister with a briefing following severe storms, heavy rain and floods along the NSW North Coast. They also viewed the newly developed Mobile Incident Command Centre and the new Cell on Wheels (CoWs). A Mobile Incident Command Centre is a transportable solution for incident management that can be used on the back of the FMX Volvo or lowered onto the ground, self-powered for up to 48 hours. The Cell on Wheels is a self-contained, self-powered Government Radio Network (GRN) cell carried on a 4x4 Iveco Daily truck that can establish radio communications in a range of scenarios to enhance frontline capability and member safety. NSW SES volunteers responded to more than 2,800 requests for assistance from communities in the region, particularly in Lismore and Tweed Heads.

10.01.2022 What’s the plan for your pet?

10.01.2022 Local Allied Health personnel heard from our Community Engagement Officer at City Beach Function Centre earlier this week. Marian spoke to the group of health professionals about her experience in the NSW SES and how our volunteers work to build community resilience and capability. #NSWSES #CommunityCapability #Resilience #alliedhealthprofessionals #VolunteerExperience

10.01.2022 Although storms and floods are our combat role, many of our members train in land search to assist Illawarra Police Rescue Squad - NSW Police Force with land search for missing persons. We remind the public not to speculate or comment information pertaining to missing persons on social media, but instead to contact police directly. #NSWSES #LandSearch

09.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:15 am Saturday, 22 August 2020 by Bureau of Meteorology VIGOROUS WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY A low pressure system near Tasmania is driving a series of troughs and cold fronts over southeast Australia. This pattern will result in westerly winds intensifying over eastern New South Wales today and Sunday. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h, with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are likely about higher parts of the Illawarra, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, ACT, Southern and Central Tablelands districts from mid-morning today, extending to coastal parts of the Illawarra by afternoon. Damaging winds are forecast to affect higher parts of the Hunter, Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast districts later this afternoon or evening. Blizzards are possible in alpine areas above 1200 metres. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. Damaging winds are expected to continue into Sunday before gradually easing. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Braidwood, Katoomba, Goulburn, Thredbo, Cabramurra. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500

07.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day ... a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day it's needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so you can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. ... Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK

07.01.2022 Warning withdrawn. POSSIBLE HAIL & HEAVY RAIN AHEAD Bureau of Meteorology Severe Thunderstorm Warning... for LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Hunter, Metropolitan, Snowy Mountains and parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 5:56 pm Thursday, 17 December 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Tenterfield, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Casino, Kyogle and Tabulam. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Hunter, Metropolitan, Snowy Mountains and parts of the Mid North Coast, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong and Tamworth. 117mm recorded in the 2 hours to 11:45am at Bilambil Heights. 84mm recorded in the 2 hours to 11:15am at Boat Harbour. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. Monitor the Bureau website for updates at BOM.GOV.AU

06.01.2022 NSW SES Wollongong and Dapto Units have responded a #verticalrescue team to support Illawarra Police Rescue Squad - NSW Police Force at the Wodi Wodi track in Stanwell Park. An injured bushwalker has been accessed by our operators and NSW Ambulance paramedics, with support from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 241 Bulli. With use of a rope safety system, the casualty was moved to a clearing, where Toll Ambulance Rescue were able to winch the patient out for transport to hospital.... The hikers were well equipped for their walk with all necessary supplies and were able to provide emergency services with their exact GPS location. #multiagency #rescue #WodiWodi #stanwellpark Illawarra Mercury Northern Illawarra The Illawarra Star Wave FM 96.5 i98 FM ABC Illawarra

05.01.2022 This warning is no longer current. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES... For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:44 pm Monday, 23 November 2020 by Bureau of Meteorology Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Orange, Goulburn and Cobar. 93 km/h wind gust observed at Mt Ginini at 12:34pm 95 km/h wind gust observed at Cabramurra at 11:47am The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

04.01.2022 Storms up over the shire - be careful if driving to/from Sydney! Slow down in the rain. Never enter flood water. Emergency storm damage help: 132500 Rescue: 000

03.01.2022 NSW Health has updated its advice for people who attended two previously announced venues in the Wollongong area. As reported Sunday, a confirmed case of COVID-...19 visited these venues after they were released from hotel quarantine and before they were notified of a positive result from their day-16 test. Anyone who was in the beer garden of the Headlands Hotel or who dined in at the Bulli Beach Café at the times listed below is now considered a close contact and should immediately get tested and self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result: - Austinmer, Headlands Hotel (Beer garden), Headland Avenue and Yuruga Street: Tuesday 2 February, 1pm 3pm - Bulli, Bulli Beach Café (those who dined in), 68 Trinity Row: Saturday 6 February, 1.30pm 4pm Anyone who was at the Headlands Hotel (in all areas other than the beer garden) and anyone who got takeaway from the Bulli Beach Café at the times listed below is now considered a casual contact who should monitor for symptoms. If any symptoms develop, get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result: - Austinmer, Headlands Hotel (all areas other than the beer garden), Headland Avenue and Yuruga Street: Tuesday 2 February, 1pm 3pm - Bulli, Bulli Beach Café (those who got takeaway), 68 Trinity Row: Saturday 6 February, 1.30pm 4pm There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. NSW Health continues to urge anyone in NSW with even the mildest symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until they receive a negative result. A complete list of venues of concern, and the related health advice is available at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

02.01.2022 HAPPY WEAR IT PURPLE DAY TODAY! The NSW SES are proud to celebrate Wear It Purple Day to support rainbow young people! We are dedicated to promoting the annual expression of support and acceptance and to support Wear It Purple to to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people.... Splash it out in purple today! #NSWSES #wearitpurple #diversity Learn more at: www.wearitpurple.org

01.01.2022 Daylight saving time! Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 4 Oct 2020 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening. So remember to put your time forward 1 hour. #daylightsaving

01.01.2022 Our Vertical Rescue operators responded with Illawarra Police Rescue Squad to a male stuck on a structure at the harbour tonight. Fire and Rescue Station 503 Wollongong provided a ladder platform which enabled the person to climb down to safety. #NSWSES #VerticalRescue