With the storm season having officially commenced, Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein have advised residents of the Gosford LGA to prepare their homes and families for the possibility of storms.
Mr Stokes said people could limit the amount of damage caused in a storm by making a few simple preparations now. “You can get started by completing the online Home Emergency Plan,” said Mr Stokes. “Doing a little really can save a lot. “Clear your gutters, trim overhanging branches and check that your home and contents insurance is up to date. “These are all simple steps people can take to prepare for the storm season,” said Mr Stokes. Mr Holstein said everyone could prevent damage by preparing their household and property now, at the beginning of the storm season. “Communities should be proactive,” said Mr Holstein. New South Wales Special Emergency Services Acting Commissioner Jim Smith advised that volunteers spent over 90,000 hours responding to more than 12,000 call-outs last season across the state. “Most of the damage we saw was from trees crashing down on to properties and vehicles as well as leaking and damaged roofs,” Acting Commissioner Smith said.
Media release, 2 Oct 2014
Andrew Priestly, office of
Rob Stokes MP