The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has had a busy 24 hours responding to 1337 calls for help as heavy rain lashed much of the coast yesterday. 65 Flood rescues were recorded across the state.
The Greater Sydney area received more than 437 calls for help, with storm and flash flood related incidents recorded in parts of Sydney, the Northern Beaches, Central Coast and the Hunter.
Further south in the Illawarra and South Coast, NSW SES volunteers and emergency service partners were busy with 378 incidents including flood rescues from vehicles and people stuck in buildings, landslides and storm related assistance.
Landslides along Lawrence Hargrave Drive saw a bus stranded. Fortunately all occupants were safe and well with the NSW SES conducting welfare checks.
In the state’s west, a storm led to more than 239 incidents at Dubbo. The majority of these incidents were for leaking roofs, water damage and a few flood rescues.
21 schools were impacted in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven including 6 being declared non-operational in the Wollongong local government area.
NSW SES State Duty Commander Colin Malone said SES volunteers and emergency partners would be out in the field again today.
“We will continue to respond and assist communities and work through the impacts of this rain,” he said.
“Yesterday was a very busy time for the NSW SES and our partner agencies. We’re asking people to check conditions before travelling.
“If you come across a flooded road, please do not take the risk, find an alternative route.”
Unsettled weather conditions are likely to continue, with the traditional storm season far from over.
The NSW SES is reminding people:
-not to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
-do not park your car under any trees or powerlines.
-secure and put away and loose items around your backyard or balcony.
-if you require assistance from the NSW SES call 132 500. If it’s a life-threatening situation call 000 immediately.
Incidents Total: 1,337
Break Down by Zone:
Metro – 437
Northern – 229
South Eastern – 352
Southern – 8
Western – 249
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For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
