Six calls for help following windy weather

ACT Fire & Rescue has received six calls for help since 2 o'clock this afternoon following windy weather.

Majority of jobs for trees and branches down across roads and pathways. One job also of a fence down. Minor damage reported.

A volunteer crew from the ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has also been called to assist ACT Fire & Rescue on Playfair Place, Belconnen attending to a tree which has blocked a driveway after falling on the roof of a garage which has sustained some damage.

Residents who require assistance due to the windy conditions can call the ACTSES on 132-500, or if life threatening, call Emergency Triple Zero (000).