WITH thunderstorms predicted across the Central West this week, the State Emergency Service (SES) says now is the time to get prepared. Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected from Tuesday to Thursday this week, with up to 80 millimetres of rain expected in some locations. SES hazard planning co-ordinator Craig Ronan said summer storms can wreak damage when they occur. READ ALSO: New penalties to deal with drink-drivers on the spot “People need to be aware that storms can be dangerous with hail and wind,” he said. Ahead of this weeks predicted storms, Mr Ronan said a little planning could go a long way to protecting your home and your family. “People can start preparing now, if theyve got a damaged roof get someone in now,” he said. “Clear the leaves from the gutters, it can cause the ceilings to flood and sag and burst.” Mr Ronan also suggested that people consider the objects lying around outside their home. “Pick up any lose objects in your backyard,” he said. READ ALSO: Renshaw is still hurting after his worst setback “The winds can get very strong and items can be picked up and fly around.” During heavy rainfall, flash floods can occur and people are urged not to enter these fast-moving waters. “People should not go into flood waters, they shouldnt walk, swim or drive in it. Thats where loss of life can occur,” Mr Ronan. While no weather warnings have been issued so far this week, he expects as conditions worsen that the Bureau of Meteorology will issue warnings. READ ALSO: The tips and tricks to avoid falling victim to a phone scam “There will be storm warnings this week and thats when our crews go on standby,” Mr Ronan said. People should call the SES on 132 500 in cases of an emergency or flood during a storm. “An emergency could be when a house gets damaged or you might have a tree thats blown down and caused damage,” Mr Ronan said. “If theres trees [down] on roads you can also call the SES.” Storm season runs from October to March each year and Mr Ronan said historically during this time there were “particularly bad storms” in the Central West during this time.
WITH thunderstorms predicted across the Central West this week, the State Emergency Service (SES) says now is the time to get prepared.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected from Tuesday to Thursday this week, with up to 80 millimetres of rain expected in some locations.
SES hazard planning co-ordinator Craig Ronan said summer storms can wreak damage when they occur.
“People need to be aware that storms can be dangerous with hail and wind,” he said.
Ahead of this weeks predicted storms, Mr Ronan said a little planning could go a long way to protecting your home and your family.
“People can start preparing now, if theyve got a damaged roof get someone in now,” he said.
There will be storm warnings this week and thats when our crews go on standby.
State Emergency Service hazard planning co-ordinator Craig Ronan
“Clear the leaves from the gutters, it can cause the ceilings to flood and sag and burst.”
Mr Ronan also suggested that people consider the objects lying around outside their home.
“Pick up any lose objects in your backyard,” he said.
“The winds can get very strong and items can be picked up and fly around.”
During heavy rainfall, flash floods can occur and people are urged not to enter these fast-moving waters.
“People should not go into flood waters, they shouldnt walk, swim or drive in it. Thats where loss of life can occur,” Mr Ronan.
While no weather warnings have been issued so far this week, he expects as conditions worsen that the Bureau of Meteorology will issue warnings.
“There will be storm warnings this week and thats when our crews go on standby,” Mr Ronan said.
People should call the SES on 132 500 in cases of an emergency or flood during a storm.
“An emergency could be when a house gets damaged or you might have a tree thats blown down and caused damage,” Mr Ronan said.
“If theres trees [down] on roads you can also call the SES.”
Storm season runs from October to March each year and Mr Ronan said historically during this time there were “particularly bad storms” in the Central West during this time.
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