A THANK YOU To SES Volunteers

Whitsunday State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have been warmly thanked for their continued efforts to support the community during the recent weather events.

Volunteers have attended to countless service calls since Christmas Day, with the majority of calls requiring roof repairs during intense rainfall.

“A big thank you to SES who came and tarped my roof today – one inch of rain fell while they worked – what an awesome group of people – they were all completely drenched at the end of the job,” expressed a local resident.

“These volunteers are often the change in many of our community members’ lives. Thank you for continuing to commit endless hours to helping others,” added another.

Crews of both local and visiting volunteers have been on the ground working through tasks over the past few weeks, thanking the community for their patience during such an unpredictable and busy time.

“Weather conditions are different across our northern region right now - some communities are still receiving rain, others are watching forecasts closely, and some are waiting to see if more rain will arrive,” said an SES Spokesperson.

“SES crews are on the ground across the region, supporting communities and preparing to respond where needed. Teams are moving into place and working through priorities to make sure help continues to get to the right places at the right time.”

If you need assistance, phone 132 500 or visit the SES Assistance Queensland App. In an emergency, call 000.

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SES volunteers have been working tirelessly to support the local community. Photo credit: Betina Wilks

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