The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is reminding Byron Shire residents that storm season is here after a busy start to the summer months for local units.
Mullumbimby SES volunteers say, ‘The region has already experienced severe weather events, and the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a wet and stormy few months ahead’.
‘Mullumbimby SES volunteers have been kept busy responding to a number of calls for assistance for flood and storm response since the beginning of September’.
Deputy Unit Commander, Eco Tsadik, said volunteers had completed more than 164 incidents in the Byron Shire community.
Above and beyond
‘Our volunteers have gone above and beyond to respond to the community’s calls for assistance,’ he said.
‘Some of the jobs ranged from tarping leaking roofs and clearing trees brought down by high winds, to flood rescues with positive results.’
Mr Tsadik urged the community to prepare their homes and businesses now, and emphasised the importance of preparation to reduce the impact severe weather could have on properties.
‘Now is the time to clean your roof, gutter and downpipes, trim tree branches away from property and secure down outdoor items and furniture as a way of preparing your property for severe weather,’ he said.
‘Most importantly, please don’t drive through flood water.’
The Mullumbimby SES unit are always looking for new members. If you would like to join, or just find out more, please go the NSW SES website www.ses.nsw.gov.au.
For local road closure information, visit Byron Shire Council’s Emergency Dashboard: www.emergency.byron.nsw.gov.au.
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