NSW SES Sutherland Shire

🌧️ FLASH FLOODING RESPONSE – SUTHERLAND SHIRE SES

Last night was a significant operational period for the NSW SES across Greater Sydney.

Across the metropolitan area, volunteers responded to more than 400 incidents and conducted 40+ flood rescues following intense rainfall that impacted the region.

Several flood rescue teams from the Sutherland Shire were activated, with our members deploying to assist with flood rescues at:
• Audley Weir
• Fairfield
• Liverpool

We are incredibly proud of the professionalism and dedication shown by our volunteers, who worked through challenging conditions to keep the community safe.

We are also grateful for the support of partner agencies including NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and local RFS volunteers who supported at many of these incidents.

🚗 A reminder to the community: If it’s flooded, forget it.

• Avoid non-essential travel during heavy rainfall
• Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater
• Follow warnings and advice from emergency services

If you require SES assistance, call 132 500.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.

Stay safe, Shire.

⚠️ Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL

ℹ️ The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Camden, Oran Park and the Gresford district.

These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Campbelltown, Springwood and Blaxland by 4:45 pm and Sutherland, Liverpool and Penrith by 5:15 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

✅ Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
✅ Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
✅ If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
✅ Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
☎️ For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

Join our Cronulla SES Unit this Saturday at Cronulla for Tsunami Awareness Day and be part of a community that's proactive and prepared for a safer future

Monday’s storm was short but, sharpe!

⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FORECAST for Friday 17th October

⚡️⛈️ Severe thunderstorms are possible tomorrow across central eastern and northeastern areas, becoming likely across parts of the Central West, northern Illawarra, Sydney, Hunter and Mid North Coast.

💨🍃 Damaging wind gusts (> 90 km/h) and large hailstones (> 2 cm) are the main risks in these storms.

If isolated supercells form, they may bring destructive gusts (> 125 km/h) and giant hailstones (> 5 cm)

⏰ These storms are likely during the afternoon commencing with isolated cells inland.

As the southerly change reaches the central coastal areas, severe thunderstorm risk increases significantly with isolated supercell formation being possible in metro areas.

Thunderstorms may continue into the late evening following the change up the coast, or even overnight.

💭 Let’s all make smart, safe decisions — not just for ourselves, but for the well-being of those around us. Stay safe and stay informed.

ℹ️ The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

🚗 Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.

🪢 Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.

↔️ Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.

📲 Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388) or as shown on your power bill.

📲 For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the NSW SES on 132 500

📲 If life-threatening call 000 (Triple Zero).

Thank you to our NSW SES flood rescue teams, 3 bushwalkers escaped without injury.

📍 Kurnell 2231

🚨 Currently we have multiple emergency services on scene in Kurnell assisting residents with the flooding that is affecting the area.

We ask if you are not a resident of Kurnell or have any reason to be there, please avoid the area while our emergency services attend to the multiple requests for assistance.

⚠️ As always, we urge residents to monitor conditions and follow the advice and warnings.

🌊 Never drive through floodwaters – If it’s flooded, forget it!

🚦 Drive to the conditions – Avoid unnecessary travel and take extra care on the roads.

☎️ For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

✅ Stay updated – Download the Hazards Near Me app and set up your watch zone for real-time alerts 🔔

ℹ️ Full warning including details for other parts of the warning area: http://www.bom.gov.au

Kurnell Village News
Sutherland Shire Council
NSW RFS - Kurnell Brigade
Grays Point RFS
NSW RFS - Engadine Brigade
Fire and Rescue NSW

📍 KURNELL 2231

ℹ️ SANDBAG STATION ESTABLISHED

Sandbags have been made available to the community in order to prepare and protect your property from heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

The sandbag station is now available at the following location:

📍NSW RFS Kurnell Rural Fire Brigade
Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell

For all other locations please call 132 500

ℹ️ Find out how to use sandbags here: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/floodsafe/prepare-your-home/during-a-flood/using-sandbags-to-protect-your-home?/

🚨If you require assistance during floods and storms, call 132 500. In a life threatening emergency, call 000.

NSW RFS - Kurnell Brigade
Sutherland Shire Council
Kurnell Village News

Using sandbags to protect your home Learn how to protect your home with sandbags. Find out where to get supplies, how to fill and lay sandbags, prepare your property, and clean up effectively.

ℹ️ The Sutherland Shire SES has received multiple reports of flash flooding and inundated roads this morning.

🚨 We are urging the community to be vigilant and drive safely today. Slow down, drive to the conditions and as always, never enter flood water.

☎️ If you require sandbags please call 132 500

❌ Audley Weir remains closed and other roads may flood at short notice. Remember "if it’s flooded, forget it".

‼️ You can prepare your property and minimise storm impacts by:

🏠 Secure or store items that could blow around in strong winds

🚘 Move vehicles under cover or away from trees

🌳 Trim trees and branches that could potentially fall on your home or property

📃 Check your insurance policy is current and adequate

💥 Report fallen power lines to Ausgrid (131 388).

🚨 If you require emergency assistance due to flood or storm damage (including sandbags) please call NSW SES on 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies please call 000.

ℹ️ Find out how to use sandbags here:

Using sandbags to protect your home Learn how to protect your home with sandbags. Find out where to get supplies, how to fill and lay sandbags, prepare your property, and clean up effectively.