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9:30pm - STORM RESPONSE UPDATE

Thank you for your continued support of our emergency crews and support agencies as we come together to respond to almost 900 calls for assistance. Our crews, along...

4:45pm - STORM RESPONSE UPDATE

The emergency response to last night's severe thunderstorm continues.  The ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) has received over 900 calls for assistance so...

12:30pm - STORM RESPONSE UPDATE

Hi Canberra, Following a storm event, know who to call for assistance with tree removal. The ACTSES must prioritise jobs that threaten community safety. Please be...

11:00am - STORM RESPONSE UPDATE

Morning Canberra,   Thank you for your patience as our crews worked throughout the night and this morning responding to your calls for assistance.   The...

11:30 - STORM REPONSE UPDATE

The ACT State Emergency Service is responding to hundreds of calls across the city following severe thunderstorms this evening. If you need assistance you should call...

Severe Thunderstorms ACT

As you will be aware Severe Thunderstorm are impacting the ACT.  The Bureau of Meteorology advise storms and high winds may continue for several hours. If you...

ADVICE: Severe Heatwave – ACT – Stay Informed

A severe heatwave is continuing for parts of the ACT from Thursday (07-12) until Saturday (09-12). A heatwave is when the maximum and minimum temperatures are unusually...

House Fire - Weetangera

There's a house fire on Packer Street in Weetangera.   ACT Fire & Rescue, ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Policing are in attendance.   Packer Street is...

House Fire - Kambah

There’s a house fire on Marconi Crescent in Kambah.   ACT Fire & Rescue, ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Policing are in attendance.    Marconi Cresent...