Update on storm damage across the ACT

ACT Emergency Services Agency crews from the State Emergency Service, Fire & Rescue and Rural Fire Service are working hard with more than 130 requests for assistance, mainly through the central and northern areas of the Territory.

Earlier storms saw heavy rainfall and strong, gusty winds move through the area bringing down a large number of trees on roads and homes.

Evo Energy are reporting a number of areas are currently without power, including; Acton, Ainslie, Aranda, Belconnen, Latham, Chapman, Cook, Coppins Crossing, Denman Prospect, Dickson, Florey, Fisher, Fraser, McKellar, Page, Stirling, Uriarra and Weetangera. For the latest updates on power outages, visit www.evoenergy.com.au or on their Facebook and Twitter Pages, alternatively you can call the Evo Energy Hotline on 13 10 93.

For the latest on road closures, visit the ACT Roads website https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/roads-and-paths/act_public_road_closures. Motorists should allow extra time for delays/detours due to the current incidents across the ACT.

The Bureau of Meteorology have advised there is no further forecast for winds or storms overnight – just light showers, however we are likely experience gusty conditions over the weekend.

For emergency assistance in floods and storms call the ACTSES on 132 500. If the incident is life threatening, dial emergency Triple Zero (000).