THE Port Macquarie and Camden Haven SES units sprang into action during the wild weather of last weekend.
Combined, the units responded to close to 140 callouts for help.
Most related to downed trees and homes damaged by wind and branches.
There was also major damage to a skylight at Port Macquarie Base Hospital while fallen powerlines required assistance from SES crews and other agencies.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting more wet weather through to the beginning of next week.
The Port Macquarie SES Unit is made up of 80 active volunteers and has been headed up for the past two years by unit commander Katie Blake.
Ms Blake has a total of 14 years experience with the unit and is trained in everything from chainsaws to incident management.
“The SES is community helping community,” she told News Of The Area.
“Our extra skills and training are of great help in times of need.”
The Camden Haven SES is headed up by Unit Commander Caz Dobson.
They responded to 35 callouts over the weekend with the main problem being downed trees.
All the callouts were on private property, so the SES chainsaw team was exclusively engaged in road clearing activities.
“Once again our team did outstanding work and as usual the Camden Haven Unit shone.” Ms Dobson told NOTA.
If you need help, the number to call is 132 500.
Ms Blake also suggests looking at the SES website – ses.nsw.gov.au – for up-to-date accurate information during weather events.
Homeowners can avoid damage by preparing their properties.
Gutters should be cleaned to prevent blocked pipes and furniture and other equipment should be tied down ahead of high winds.
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