Strong winds are blowing our way


31st May 2022
The good news is that the rain has gone, for now, but the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a strong wind warning for our district. NSW SES Lake Macquarie Unit had 69 calls for assistance when the storm blew quickly through the region last night and the
¿ The good news is that the rain has gone, for now, but the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a strong wind warning for our district.
¿ NSW SES Lake Macquarie Unit had 69 calls for assistance when the storm blew quickly through the region last night and they're still responding to some of those incidents. I thank all of those volunteers who responded.
¿ The winds are expected to strengthen this afternoon and tomorrow so please be mindful of that.
¿ If you need assistance, call the SES on 132-500 or follow the Facebook pages for updates at NSW SES Cooranbong Unit, NSW SES Lake Macquarie Unit or NSW SES Swansea - Catherine Hill Bay Unit.
¿ More information from the SES follows:
We ask the community to remain vigilant in minimising and reporting damage.
¿ ¿ Ensure all outdoor furniture and equipment is secured.
¿ ¿ Avoid parking your vehicles under trees.
¿ ¿¿ Report all instances of powerlines down or arching immediately to Ausgrid on 13 13 88.
¿ ¿ If you come across a tree on a road within Lake Macquarie please call Lake Macquarie City Council on 02 4921 0333 and report it.
¿ ¿ If you require emergency assistance for storm damage, call NSW SES on 132 500.
¿ ¿ For life threatening emergencies, call 000

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