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Scoop
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
Kiwis Return From Assisting With The New South Wales Floods
Press Release – Fire and Emergency New Zealand The contingent of four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison have been operating mainly in the flood-hit areas of Taree and Port Macquarie. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its specialist team from their deployment to New South Wales. The contingent of four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison have been operating mainly in the flood-hit areas of Taree and Port Macquarie. Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says he is proud of the efforts of the team who were faced with significant devastation caused by the floods. 'At the request of the New South Wales State Emergency Service, our people were tasked with supporting Australian emergency services and communities affected by the flooding,' he says. 'This involved going from door to door in the affected communities, speaking with homeowners, answering their questions, addressing their concerns about the damages from the flooding, and ensuring they knew how to access help. 'The willingness of our people to lend their skills to our close neighbours in their time of need is greatly appreciated. 'They bring home with them new experiences and knowledge that will benefit the communities of Aotearoa New Zealand when we're faced with our own severe weather events.'
Scoop
02-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Kiwis Return From Assisting With The New South Wales Floods
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its specialist team from their deployment to New South Wales. The contingent of four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison have been operating mainly in the flood-hit areas of Taree and Port Macquarie. Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says he is proud of the efforts of the team who were faced with significant devastation caused by the floods. "At the request of the New South Wales State Emergency Service, our people were tasked with supporting Australian emergency services and communities affected by the flooding," he says. "This involved going from door to door in the affected communities, speaking with homeowners, answering their questions, addressing their concerns about the damages from the flooding, and ensuring they knew how to access help. "The willingness of our people to lend their skills to our close neighbours in their time of need is greatly appreciated. "They bring home with them new experiences and knowledge that will benefit the communities of Aotearoa New Zealand when we're faced with our own severe weather events."
