{"id":8582,"date":"2024-05-31T15:49:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ses.tas.gov.au\/?p=8582"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T06:36:31","slug":"tasmania-ses-responds-to-requests-for-assistance-in-response-to-damaging-winds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ses.tas.gov.au\/ko\/tasmania-ses-responds-to-requests-for-assistance-in-response-to-damaging-winds\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasmania SES responds to requests for assistance in response to damaging winds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tasmania State Emergency Service (SES) crews have responded to requests for assistance today as damaging winds continue to impact the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo far today, the dedicated volunteers of Tasmania SES have responded to 68 requests for assistance relating to storm damage,\u201d said Tasmania SES Executive Director, Mick Lowe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRequests for assistance have come in from across the state, with 23 in Southern Region, 15 in Northern Region, and 28 in Northwest Region.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere has also been reports of fallen trees and powerlines which have impacted road access.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A severe weather warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology remains in place with damaging winds expected to ease later this afternoon and evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith damaging winds continuing it\u2019s important that people keep up to date with the weather forecast and warnings and be prepared to keep safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re driving on the roads, slow down, and be alert for fallen trees, hazards and debris.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur SES crews remain ready to help. Their assistance can be requested by calling 132 500.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an emergency people should always phone Triple Zero (000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SES advises that people can stay up to date with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n