1:00pm update - Storm Incident - 16 January 2025

Good Afternoon Canberra,

 

Thank you for your ongoing patience as crews worked throughout the night and into this afternoon, responding to your calls for assistance.

 

The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has received over 250 requests for assistance since the storm hit last night. Teams from ACTSES, ACT Rural Fire Service, ACT Fire & Rescue, TCCS and NSW SES have completed more than half of these jobs so far.

 

Further rainfall and high winds have been forecast for the ACT today. High soil moisture may cause more downed trees, even after the storm has passed. With many fallen trees and branches across the territory already, we ask the community to be cautious around large trees.

 

We would also like to remind the community to take care on ACT roads. Fallen trees, branches, and debris from the storm are impacting roads across Canberra, and emergency services crews are actively working on our roads. To keep yourself and everyone safe, please slow down and drive to the conditions.

 

 

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Need help? Know who to contact after a storm:

- If a tree is threatening safety or damaging property, call ACTSES on 132 500

- If a tree is down on private land, call a local arborist or tree removal service

- If a tree is down on powerlines, call Evoenergy on 131 093

- If a tree is down on public land, log a ticket at: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/city-services/fix-my-street

 

ACTESA is also urging the community to:

- Follow @ACTEmergencyServicesAgency on Facebook @ACT_ESA on X (formerly Twitter)

- View the reported Road Closure Map: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/city-services/fix-my-street

- View the Evoenergy power outages map: https://www.evoenergy.com.au/Outages

- Listen to ABC Local Radio on 666 AM

 

For assistance in a storm or flood call the ACTSES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency call triple-zero (000).