Summer is over but the State Emergency Service warns that storm season will still be upon us right through to the end of March at least.
The SES says that storms can form rapidly around this time of year and have the potential to be severe, judging from recent events.
Last month Gosford SES volunteers had 48 call-outs with 14 crews attending mainly to leaking roofs and fallen trees.
There were 44 incidents of storm damage, three of flood assistance and one land search.
It’s a good idea to take advantage of the dry and cooler weather to ensure homes and property are storm ready with a few simple tasks.
The SES encourages everyone to secure loose items around the backyard, trim trees and branches, clear gutters and drains of leaves and debris and inspect the roof for any damage to avoid leaks during heavy rain.
More information is available at: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/get-ready-nsw/