In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)
Storm and Flood Assistance
At approximately 4pm today some adverse weather moved through the ACT region, bringing with it heavy rainfall.
Since this time, through to 7pm, there have been 50 storm and flood related requests for assistance (RFAs). These RFA’s have largely been in relation to flooding of residential and commercial structures.
An Incident Management Team (IMT) has been activated to manage the operational response to the influx of requests.
Our incredible ACTSES and ACTRFS volunteers, alongside ACT Fire & Rescue crews, have been stood up to respond to storm and flood related jobs.
Our team of teams are set to work into the evening, in an attempt to clear all outstanding jobs tonight. Please be patient with them while they respond.
Please take extra care while travelling on ACT roads. There have been some reports of flooding and downed trees across roads.
Never walk, ride, or drive through flood waters - If it’s flooded forget it.
For assistance during storms and floods, call the ACTSES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).
Weather conditions can change rapidly, check http://www.bom.gov.au/act/ for the latest warnings and alerts.
