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What is the R U OK? Foundation?

A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging all people to regularly and meaningfuly ask ‘are you ok?’ to support anyone struggling with life.

What is R U OK? Day?

A national day of action on the second Thursday of September (12 September 2013), dedicated to reminding people to regularly check in with family and friends.

When was the first R U OK? Day?

2009 Launched at Parliament House, Canberra.

How can a conversation change a life?

Research shows that people who have strong relationships are less likely to consider suicide as an option when struggling with life. Regular, face-to-face conversations can help us to build and maintain strong relationships with friends and family.

Who can take part on R U OK? Day?

Anyone who knows someone struggling with life. If you’re not sure – still ask!

How can I start a conversation?

Check out ruok.org.au for connecting with someone or watch our stories of inspiration.

Who does the R U OK? Foundation work with?

Experts in suicide prevention and mental illness, government departments, corporate leaders, teachers, universities, students and community groups.

Who funds the organisation?

The Australian Government and sponsors and supporters and the countless individuals who have donated time, money or asked the question of people in their lives.

Our funders respect our autonomy and right to determine the scope of our activities.

How can I donate money or fundraise?

You can make a donation online via R U OK? or host fundraising events.

Where can I go to for support?

Find help has telephone lines and websites to help you or a friend doing it tough.

To connect with crisis support lines:
1800 RUOKDAY (7865 329)

Information courtesy of: ruok.org.au/

Ferry Services still closed

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Quick update: Local Wisemans Ferry and Sackville Ferry service’s are still both closed, possibly re-open later this week.

Cattai Bridge is still closed due to flooding. Yarramundi Bridge is now OPEN! Richmond and Windsor bridges remain open. Minor flooding continues at North Richmond along Hawkesbury River. At Windsor, the river has fallen below its minor flood level. Minor flooding continues along the Colo River at Putty Road.

According to the RTA Live Traffic website there seems to be a hazard spillage on Bells Line Of Road (@ Hermitage Road) @ Kurrajong Hills. 1 of 2 Westbound lanes will be closed. Emergency services and the RTA are in attendance for the clean up operation. Expected to be closed until Tuesday 6/3/12. Please take care if travelling through the area.

Please take care when driving through the Hawkesbury District, some roads could still be affected by some flooding.

Rain is forcast for the next few days.

Don’t Forget you can get Hourly updates during floods and storms on Hawkesbury Radio 89.9 FM.

For emergency assistance during floods and storms – phone 132500.

Information courtesy of Carlie Sherwood, thanks Carlie.

Nice to see a little sunshine today.

Rachael 🙂

Flood Evacuation Warning for Caravan Parks along Hawkesbury River from Windsor to Wisemans Ferry

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2 March 2012, 1:39AM AET

As a result of the flood level predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology the NSW State Emergency Service recommends that residents of low lying properties and caravan parks located on both sides of the Hawkesbury River between Windsor and Wisemans Ferry be prepared to evacuate within the next 24 hours with evacuation possibly as early as tomorrow morning.

Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so. A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSWSES, if evacuation is required.

Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. For people who need assistance, evacuation centres will be set up by Community Services. Details of the location of these centres will be provided should an evacuation be required.

The NSW SES recommends the following further actions:

  • Owners of movable caravans be prepared to relocate at short notice
  • Owners of non movable vans or homes secure their vans by tying them down to prevent flotation and isolate power to the van
  • Raise belongings by placing them as high as possible in the van or home.
  • Collect together essential medicines, important documents, mementos and photos to take these with you.
  • If possible, check to see whether your neighbours need help.
  • Make arrangements for care of pets or other animals or take pets with you to an evacuation centre along with their food.
  • Turn off the electricity and gas.
  • Take three days’ supply of clothes with you.
  • Do not drive or walk through floodwater.
  • Continue to listen to a local radio station for updates.

Further Information for Residents:

  • For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSWSES on
  • 132 500
  • In a life-threatening emergency call
  • 000 (triple zero)
  • Public Information Centre Phone 1800 227 228
  • Road information, Contact your Local Council or the RTA
  • 132 701
  • Rural Animal & Livestock Assistance call
  • 1800 814 647
  • You can find more information on the River condition from the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au

Source: SES

Stay safe and dry.

Rachael 🙂

SES Contact Details for Flood Emergencies

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Information on preparedness, safety, response, recovery, Home Emergency Kits and Business FloodSafe Toolkits.
 

For Assistance During Flood & Storm

13 2500

 

Emergencies Call SES On

1800 201 000

 

Volunteering and Safety Information

For General Inquiries (02) 4575 1280 Hawkesbury

 

Hopefully you will not need to utilise these numbers, however I always find it is good to be prepared.

Stay safe and dry.

Rachael 🙂

Flood Update…

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Flooding update – Thursday 12.50pm

BY TONY BOSWORTH
 
The latest news on the Hawkesbury flood situation at noon today (Thursday) is that SES have released a statement saying it expects Windsor and North Richmond bridges to be closed from early tomorrow, Friday, March 2.The SES also said schoolchildren who need to cross the river in either direction to get to school would be best kept home on Friday.

A Warragamba Dam spokeswoman said at 12.15pm today that the dam’s flood gates are still expected to automatically open between 8-10pm tonight (Thursday).

But as of noon, the Bureau of Meteorology had still not upgraded its ‘flood watch’ status to the more definitive ‘flood warning’, but has forecast more heavy rain in the dam’s catchment of up to 90mm in the next 24 hours. This is expected to continue until Saturday.

Those with expert knowledge of the Yarramundi area say that the water level in the Hawkesbury would start hitting the Yarramundi Bridge between 2am and 4am on Friday morning and that the bridge would be submerged by 4am if Warragamba Dam water is released as expected tonight.

This would make the flood peak at about 8am Friday, submerging the Windsor and Richmond bridges from then on.

The SES said moderate flooding in North Richmond and Windsor areas including Pitt Town Bottoms and Gronos Point, is likely from late Thursday evening to early Friday morning.

NSW SES assistant commissioner Keith Fitzgerald said “parents whose children attend schools in the Hawkesbury-Nepean area are encouraged to keep their children home tomorrow, or if you do send them to school, closely monitor the weather situation and road closures. Do not take unnecessary risks to collect your children from school.”

The SES warned parents to ensure their children knew to stay well away from flooded rivers, creeks and drains and not to play in floodwater.

Flood-affected areas will be Richmond Lowlands, including Cornwallis, low-lying areas at the northern part of Richmond, low-lying areas at the western part of Hobartville, and low-lying areas in the northern part of Agnes Banks.

Article: Courtesy of the Hawkesbury Gazette

Stay safe and dry.

Rachael 🙂

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