Sturt State Emergency Service

05/09/2026

🧡Happy Father's Day to all our Sturt SES dads! 🧡

Today we're giving a shout-out to the dads who swap Sunday sleep-ins for callouts, and who somehow make hi-vis look good. Like Paul and Talin our Sturt father-son duo who prove that "the family that volunteers together, stays together" (and definitely argues about who is a more helpful volunteer!!! 🤣).

Whether you're the one pulling on the boots and heading out to help your community, or the one holding down the fort and cheering from the sidelines while your partner or parent heads out, thank you. Being an SES family means Father's Day plans sometimes come with a pager going off, and we appreciate every dad who takes that in their stride. ☺️🙏

To all the dads who serve, and all the dads who support someone who does, Happy Father's Day. 🧡

04/09/2026

Secure loose items around your house 🏡

Windy conditions have been forecast across SA this weekend. Secure and put away loose items around your property, such as outdoor furniture and trampolines, to stop them from being blown away and causing damage

For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

For weather forecasts, visit bom.gov.au

☎️ For emergency storm or flood assistance, call 132 500

☎️ For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

04/09/2026

⚡ Well, the sky's already showing off ⚡

If you're in the Sturt Unit area (Adelaide foothills, we see you) you've probably noticed the thunder and lightning putting on a bit of a show at the moment. Consider it the entrée! The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for our area, current from this evening into Sunday morning, so the main course is still coming.

⚠️Translation: this isn't a "watch the storm from the porch with a cuppa" situation for much longer. Time to do the slightly annoying but very sensible prep now, while you can still see what you're doing:

🔹 Wrangle the trampoline, outdoor furniture, and anything else that fancies becoming a projectile
🔹 Give the car a nicer parking spot than "directly under that tree you've been meaning to get looked at"
🔹 Keep half an eye on the warning over the next couple of days: conditions can shift faster than your Sunday plans

Full warning details and updates from the Bureau: [link below]
SES advice on preparing, what to do during severe weather, and how to request help: [https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/storm/before-a-storm/]

Need SES help during the storm?
☎️ Call 132 500.
☎️ Life-threatening emergency? Always 000, no matter how confident you are in your own storm-fighting abilities.

Stay dry, stay safe, and maybe hold off on the washing. 🙏⚡

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨
Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Flinders and Murraylands districts.
Issued at 9:08am CST on Friday 4 September 2026

Damaging winds possible for parts of southeast SA from early Saturday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is expected to approach southeastern SA tonight and continue to move east during Saturday morning. Strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of the system tonight, shifting westerly behind the front around sunrise.

For KANGAROO ISLAND and parts of the SOUTHEAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from early Saturday morning, most likely in showers and thunderstorms. DAMAGING WINDS are likely to contract to the Lower South East by midday and ease by the late afternoon.

For MOUNT LOFTY and FLINDERS RANGES: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely from early Saturday morning, easing during the late afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Clare, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Naracoorte and Keith.

Safety advice

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500

📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

31/08/2026

🧡 Busiest Unit in the State this Winter! 🧡

SA SES HQ has just released the Winter 2026 ⛈️ numbers, and Sturt SES was the busiest unit statewide — responding to 268 call outs to help our community when it mattered most.

🤩We are so proud of our volunteers for their dedication and commitment, turning out time and again through this winter's storms, floods and fallen trees.

To everyone who called on us — thank you for your trust. To our volunteers — thank you for showing up. 💪

(See below 👇for the full Winter 2026 by numbers from SA SES HQ)

05/06/2026

🟠 WE'RE OUT HERE TODAY & WE NEED YOU! 🟠

Your local Sturt SES crew is shaking tins at Drakes Blackwood this morning from 9am — and we'll be there until at least 1pm (or until our arms give out, whichever comes first 😄).

We're the ones who show up when the storm hits, the water rises, or a tree on your car turns your morning into a nightmare — so if we've ever helped you out or you may need to call us one day, today's the perfect opportunity to show a little love back to your local crew! 🙌

Come say g'day, give us a wave, tap your card, or drop something in the bucket — every single dollar helps us keep showing up for our community when it matters most.

📍 Drakes Supermarket, Blackwood
🕘 From 9am today — see you there!

💛 No contribution too small. No chat too long. 💛

01/06/2026

Thanks Aldgate CFS! This is a great reminder if you need any assistance at all.
☎️ For storm or Flood emergencies call 132 500

☎️ For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000)

As an emergency service we work closely with our colleagues in the Sturt State Emergency Service. Remember, if anyone's life is at risk dial 000, this handy chart shows you when to call 132500 for SES assistance.
https://ses.sa.gov.au/home/

31/05/2026

⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER WARNING – DAMAGING WINDS & RAIN ⚠️

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for our area, with damaging winds and rain expected over the coming days. Trees down on roads, driveways and properties are a real possibility — and that means it's time to get prepared.

Here's your pre-storm checklist:
🌳 Secure anything loose — outdoor furniture, trampolines, pots, signs… and yes, that includes bringing Barry the budgie inside. The BOM doesn't issue warnings for nothing, and neither does Barry when he's airborne out of his control! 🐦💨
🍂 Clear your gutters — blocked gutters + heavy rain = water where you really don't want it.
🚗 Move vehicles away from trees — your car and that old gum tree out front are not friends in a storm.
🪵 Trim any overhanging branches if you can do so safely before the weather hits — don't attempt it once things kick off.
🏠 Check your roof and fences — anything that was already questionable becomes a hazard in damaging winds.
📱 Stay informed — monitor the BOM website and your local ABC Radio for updates, and follow our page for any emergency alerts in the area. https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

If you see trees or debris blocking roads, please do not attempt to move them yourself — contact us so we can get the right crews out safely.
Stay safe, batten down the hatches, and look out for your neighbours — especially the elderly or those who may need a hand getting prepared. 💪

🆘 SA SES EMERGENCY CONTACTS
🔴 Life-threatening emergency: call 000
🟠 Storm or flood damage: call SA SES on 132 500
⚡ Power outages — SA Power Networks: 13 13 66

20/05/2026

Thank you 🧡💛

20/05/2026

🧡 WOW — Wear Orange Wednesday 🧡

They show up when everything goes wrong. The least we can do is show up in orange. 🍊

Today, we’re asking our incredible community to wear orange in honour of our amazing SES volunteers — the legends who drop everything (and sleep) to keep us safe. From floods to storms to that tree that falls and lands inconveniently… they’ve got us. 🚨

To every single one of our volunteers: thank you. What you give — your time, your energy, your 2am callouts — means the world to this community. You are extraordinary.

Now, community — your mission, should you choose to accept it: dig out your brightest orange, snap a photo, and show our volunteers just how much they mean to you! Tag us and use so we can share the love. 📸🧡

Because they wear it every time they answer the call. On Wednesday, we wear it for them. 💛

10/05/2026