FRNSW protecting historic buildings in flood zones - Riverina
Published: 03 Nov 2022 03:30pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been helping reinforce sandbag levees to protect vulnerable properties in the flood-impacted western Riverina.
The Edward River and Billabong Creek in Moulamein are now flooding, currently at 5.76 metres and expected to peak at 5.9 metres this weekend.
FRNSW firefighters, attached to Strike Team Hotel, have put in place protection for the town's old courthouse and other historic council buildings.
Several other teams of FRNSW in-water technicians remain active across the state, supporting the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) led flood response.
EDITORS NOTE: Vision related to FRNSW's activities in the flood zones is available via this web link - https://vimeo.com/766696028/0307b558c1 [external link]
Updated: 27 Jan 2023 05:20pm
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
For flood information, warnings or requests for non-life threatening assistance, call the SES on 132 500 or visit the NSW State Emergency Service website here. [external link].
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