Sturt SES Unit

Volunteers commited to their community. Call 132 500 for emergency response to storm and flood. Call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.

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Come and check out our facilities and get a taste for what you could do volunteering for the SES! https://t.co/PCZj8zJHI8

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Happy WOW (wear orange Wednesday) to all our wonderful volunteers! Thank you for your continued commitment to SES and the Sturt Unit.

As a reward for our hard working volunteers and to celebrate National... https://t.co/TltwzhBJFr

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Being National Volunteer Week it is a great opportunity to highlight one of the capabilities of our volunteers.

Sturt SES has 7 swift water rescue technicians that are trained to an international standard, they are... https://t.co/LXjxWqko9U

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This morning our crews attended dawn service at Blackwood to remember those who have fallen and also pay respect to those who currently serve our country.

Lest we forget

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Happy Easter to you all, we hope you have a good break and please stay safe.

We have taken delivery of site box which has now been installed in our car park.
It contains sandbag packs and instructions on how to... https://t.co/Tprb7d3oNH

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Our crew worked alongside Metropolitan Fire Service and Happy Valley CFS at a car into house in Aberfoyle Park.

Once the casualty was extricated our Volunteers worked to stabilise the... https://t.co/jpr4wvO2Ta

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Great news https://t.co/2rgHYoOjz2

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Please keep a look out for Mrs Palenschus who is 74-years-old and suffers from Alzheimer's disease went missing at about 7.30pm tonight on Main Road Blackwood not far from the Foodland... https://t.co/Xy1f0Tb5UC

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A Severe Weather Warning has just been issued for the Mount Lofty Rages.

Sturt volunteers are prepared and ready to respond to any requests for assistance.

If you require SES assistance for any Storm or Flood Emergencies please... https://t.co/hUHEmIjZmG

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Here is some footage of a building impact we attended last night in Aberfoyle Park.

Crews assisted removing the vehicle, assessed the damage and made it safe for the occupants of the house. https://t.co/K5SI1SVgeM

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Here is a tree we responded to last night with Aldgate Country Fire Service

We would call this a large tree, we see this size of tree down only a handful of times a year. https://t.co/0DNYHBdlth

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It is disappointing to report that our training vehicle, a 1998 Silver Ford Falcon has been stolen from our local headquarters.

It was stolen between 1500 yesterday and 2000 tonight.

The car was used regularly... https://t.co/SNlNKi6vDh

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Our volunteers are fundraising at Vince's Flagstaff Hill Foodland today.

Pop past, say hello and donate, funds raised goes towards equipment and training tools that make operations easier for our volunteers.

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No rest for our volunteers as they are on scene at our second request for assistance today.

A large tree has come down on a car and house, crews are working alongside Coromandel Valley CFS to remove the tree and repair the damage.

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An Extreme Heatwave Emergency Warning has been issued.

Visit https://t.co/4YA5wE2eXM for information on how to keep safe throughout the extreme heat period. https://t.co/zTNufX1dYT

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Our crews have just returned after working alongside MFS at a building impact in Aberfoyle Park https://t.co/9wgLgAFu0Y

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Our thoughts are with our fellow volunteers at the Nairne CFS Brigade, our sincere condolences for your loss. https://t.co/QfCSKjMKSO

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Although the record breaking heat has gone we are still experiencing high temperatures.

Please remember to take action to make sure you and your family stay well during this heat event.

Stay hydrated and cool.

If you require SES assistance please... https://t.co/1m7mJbDddo

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Despite the heat it’s been a busy day for our volunteers who are mobile to their 4th request for assistance today.

Take caution on Suffolk Road Hawthorndene due to a large tree down.