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We will be holding many fund raising event for our new Headquarters.  Any organisation willing to help us in this regard, would be appreciated.

Our most notable recent operation was the major flood in Kempsey in March, 2001 (see photos below) and assistance to Canberra during their terrible fires. Our most horrific rescue was the Clybucca bus crash.(Kempsey )

SES HISTORY

The State Emergency Service was formed in April, 1955, following disastrous floods across NSW.  These floods had caused substantial loss of life and massive damage to property.

The Government recognised the need for a body of trained volunteers with good local knowledge who would be available at short notice to help the community during such disasters.

Later the same year, the Government decided there was a need for a civil defence organisation in the event of a nuclear attack.  In September, 1955, the two organisations merged under the leadership of Major General (later Sir) Ivan Dougherty.

In 1972, the State Emergency Services and Civil Defence Act was passed by Parliament.  This Act remained in force until 1989, when it was replaced by the State Emergency Service Act.  This Act outlines the roles, responsibilities and structure of the SES.

WHO WE ARE

The State Emergency Service is a volunteer emergency and rescue service dedicated to helping the community.  It is made up almost entirely of volunteers - around 9,000 - who serve in over 230 Units throughout New South Wales.  You can spot SES volunteers by their bright orange overalls.

Our major role is preparing for and responding to floods and storms, and managing their effects.

We also provide the majority of rescue work in New South Wales, especially in rural areas.  This includes road-crash rescue, vertical rescue, bush search and rescue and other forms of rescue, depending on local needs.

The SES's trained volunteers support other emergency services during major disasters (such as bushfires).

SES volunteers contribute to their communities in many other ways as well, such as staffing Driver Reviver sites and helping out at community events ranging from  the Sydney Olympics to local school fetes. 

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Flood and storm threats are the most costly natural hazards that New South Wales faces.  In response, the S.E.S:

• Prepares flood plans for communities at risk.

• Helps the Bureau of Meteorology give flood and storm warnings.

• Lets people know what effects a predicted flood will have, and what they should do to stay safe.

• Evacuates people who must leave their properties during floods and storms.

• Rescues people who are trapped or injured by floods and storms.

• Bring food and other essentials to people who are isolated by floods.

• Helps the Department of Community Services co-ordinate immediate welfare for people affected by floods and storms.

• Educates the public so that people know what they should do to protect themselves and their property in floods and storms.

A kit containing some inexpensive and easy-to-get items can be a big help to you and your family in any emergency - including floods and storms.  Your emergency kit should contain:

• A portable radio                                                        

• A touch

• Spare batteries for the radio and touch

• A first aid kit

• Candles and waterproof matches

• A list of emergency contact numbers

• Rubber gloves

• A waterproof bag for valuables (such as important papers and mementoes)

• Your family evacuation plan

When you think you might need to evacuate, add these items to your emergency kit:

• A good supply of required medications

• Fresh food and drinks

• Strong shoes

• Any special requirements for babies and the disabled, infirm or elderly

Pack these items in a strong bag that is easy to carry.  Make sure everyone in your family knows where the emergency kit is.

When there is a flood or storm warning:

• Listen to your local radio station for updates and advice.

• Bring children and pets inside and keep them away from windows.

• Check that your immediate neighbours have heard the warnings.

Prepare yourself and your property:

• Put away or secure any loose items outside your house.

• If flooding is expected in your area, raise electrical goods and valuables as high as possible.

• Unplug appliances.

• Check that your car has fuel.  If hail or heavy winds are expected, move your car under cover or away from trees.

• Put your emergency kit where you can reach it easily.

Kempsey Unit is accredited by the State Rescue Board for land and vertical rescue.  In addition to its roles in floods and storms, the SES provides many other services to the community.

• The SES is the major provider of road-crash rescue in New South Wales, particularly in rural areas.

• SES volunteers provide specialised rescue skills such as rescue from heights and depths, remote bush search and rescue and mountain search and rescue.  Many SES volunteers are also trained aerial search observers.

• The SES supports other agencies, such as the Police, the Fire Brigade, the Rural Fire Service and the Ambulance Service, when they request it.

• We also supply food and drinks (3 meals per day when necessary)  to our local rural fire-fighters when our area is threatened. 

• The SES staffs over a hundred Driver Reviver sites around the state.

• SES volunteers help out at community events, and whenever their community needs a hand.

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Major equipment in each Unit includes vehicles, flood boats, emergency lighting, hydraulic rescue sets and radios, as well as many other items that may be required in rescue situations

All SES volunteers are provided with an extensive set of personal protective equipment (including overalls, boots, helmets, gloves and eye protection).

Funding comes from a variety of sources:

• The State Government contributes the majority of SES funding each year.  This funding goes toward protective clothing and safety equipment; insurance; radios and other communications equipment; training; rescue equipment; subsidies for Unit vehicles; sandbagging machines; computers and many other items to help the SES perform its diverse roles.

• The Commonwealth Government contributes subsidies to fund improvements at Unit and Division headquarters.

• Many Councils also contribute to their local SES Unit.

• SES volunteers raise a substantial portion of their day-to-day funding from donations by the people and businesses in their communities.

We are in the process of raising money to build a new Headquarters.  Our vehicles and equipment include:

• Rescue 1  -  which is our main vehicle

• Rescue 2  -  a 4 x 4  Toyota Land Cruiser

• Rescue 3  -  a 4 x 4  Nissan Utility

• A full fleet of rescue boats

• sandbagging machine

• All types of rescue equipment including vertical rescue kits

• Full range of communications equipment

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The SES is always looking for enthusiastic, dependable people.  As a volunteer with the SES, you can:

• Learn new skills

• receive quality training that is recognised across Australia.

• Make new friends.

• Experience the excitement and adventure of emergency work.

• Be part of an internationally regarded emergency service.

• Give back to your community.

Our members have regular training as follows:

Rescue training every Monday night at 7.00 p.m.

Operations train every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7.00 p.m.

SES volunteers are trained to national standards in a wide range of skills:

• First aid                                                               

• General rescue                                                     

• Storm and water damage operations                     

• Flood rescue boat operations                               

• Chainsaw operations                                            

• Land search                                                         

• Air observer 

• Map reading and navigation

• Vertical rescue 

• Radio Communications

• Workplace training and assessment 

• Working in an operations centre

• Working with the media

• Community education 

• Emergency management

• Team leadership                                                 

We have many different activities for people of all skills, backgrounds and fitness levels.  All members are trained in their specific interests.  Joining SES is rewarding by learning new skills, meeting new people and their are many challenging and fun activities.

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All interested persons should either write to P.O. Box 331, Kempsey 2440, ring 6562 2228 and ask for May Gill who is our Local Controller and will be able to help you in any way, or call in at 179 River Street, West Kempsey  when operational. 

FOR EMERGENCY HELP IN FLOODS AND STORMS, CALL  132 500

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This information only available when necessary as from 30.5.2009 

30.5.09 10.00 a.m. For further road conditions refer to RTA website.  For local road information refer to "Road Closures" on Kempsey Shire Council web page.  

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