The metro area received around 45 requests for assistance on Friday, mostly for property damage caused by strong winds or falling trees. Swan SES attended 3 jobs, one requiring the setup of a roof safety system due to an air-conditioner hanging precariously off the side of the roof. Well done to all the SES teams […]
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What a week – we may have escaped the winds, but we certainly saw plenty of rain! With almost 30 calls for assistance since last Wednesday (mostly for localised flooding), our volunteers have been busy. Many barely getting a chance to let their gear dry out before attending the next job. We’d also like to […]
Read More east swan bush fire brigade, flooding, heavy rain
An early start for our vollies this morning, with Swan SES receiving 6 requests for assistance ranging from flooding to roof damage. The BOM issued a severe weather warning and we saw very strong, squally conditions on the ground. Please remember in these conditions to secure all loose items around your property (provided it is […]
Read More storm, strong winds, trampoline
Despite only light rain and winds over the weekend, Swan SES attended 3 jobs for storm damage to properties around Midland. With more rain on the radar this week, please remember to check your roof and gutters for damage – else you too may find an unexpected water feature in your living room and orange […]
Read More 132500, SES, storm damage, Winter
Last night & today we’ve been busy assisting at the fire in Upper Swan. The fire started about 8pm Sunday 8th Jan & there are multiple road & park closures. We were deployed around 10pm yesterday & have fresh teams out again today, with more scheduled to head out tonight & tomorrow. Our members are […]
Read More Bushfire, Callout, Swan, Upper Swan
St John Ambulance officer Vicki Maughan, Greg Henry from Urban Search and Rescue, SES Swan Unit training manager Shelley Staff, Salvation Army volunteer Sophie Goodsell and Darling Range Volunteer Bushfire Brigade’s Sue Smith. Source: News Limited THEY didn’t come close to the flames and never made it on to the TV news. They are the […]
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