SES responds to trees across roads, damage to roofs - Bega District News

THE Bega branch of the State Emergency Service performed half a dozen operations after Tuesday’s rains.

SES local controller Tom Jory said these included trees across the Princes Hwy and storm damage to roofs.

This storm damage was mostly to ceilings, caused by gutters overpowered by the storm water.

All operations were resolved successfully and there were no major incidents to report, unlike the December 2014 floods when the SES performed six floodwater rescues in the Valley.

Mr Jory said if your roof has been damaged by storms, contact the SES and they will try and reduce the damage to your property by such actions as putting a tarp on the roof if possible or moving furniture. 

Mr Jory said the SES advocates for storm preparation such as cleaning gutters, putting away loose furniture and trimming trees near your house before the storm hits.

“Those kinds of things will stop you needing to call us,” he said.

Visit www.stormsafe.com.au for information on how to prepare your home before a storm. 

For a mobile phone app on storm safety, type “Storm Safe” into your app store. Contact the SES on 132 500.

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