Update two - ACTSES responds to calls for help

ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) volunteers are continuing to respond to requests for assistance from the public following the wet weather.

Eight ACTSES teams have been working with crews from ACT Fire & Rescue and Transport Canberra and City Services across the Territory this evening, with the majority jobs in the Belconnen area.

A total of 120 calls for help have been received since 5:30pm.

ACTSES units are set to stand to down at midnight and respond to the remaining jobs, most of which include chainsaw work, at 7am.

For storm and flood assistance call the ACTSES on 132 500.