In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)
Storm and Flood Assistance
As of 7:30 PM the ACT State Emergency Service has received more than 190 requests for assistance following a severe thunderstorm impact in the ACT on 3 January 2021.
Most requests for assistance are from the Belconnen and Gungahlin regions which were the hardest hit. Large hailstones have been reported in these areas.
ACT State Emergency Service, ACT Fire & Rescue, ACT Rural Fire Service, and Transport Canberra & City Services crews are responding to trees down on homes and roads, fallen powerlines, localised flooding, and water damage across Canberra.
Staff and volunteers will be working into the night to provide assistance to the community. Please remember to stay safe and keep clear of storm damage in public areas and on roadways.
Call-takers are receiving a high volume of calls and jobs are being prioritised by urgency. For assistance in storm and flood call the ACTSES on 132 500. Save Triple Zero (000) for saving lives.
