The storm season is looming for Cowra and the NSW SES together with NRMA Insurance are urging residents to Get Ready to help reduce the amount of damage and injury caused in severe weather.
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In the Cowra area alone, volunteers responded to around 14 storm jobs last season.
“Most of the damage we saw was from trees crashing down on homes and vehicles as well as leaking and damaged roofs,” NSW SES Cowra Unit Controller Ray Johnston said.
“Much of this damage was preventable so we’re asking people to prepare their homes and businesses now for the impending storm season.
“The official storm season runs from October to March but storms can happen at any time of the year so it is important people are always prepared for severe weather,” he said.
Ramana James, Head of Shared Value for NRMA Insurance said around half of all home claims in NSW were due to storm damage.
“Our message to all residents is to take action now to prepare your home and business for storm season, make sure your insurance is up to date, to ensure you are prepared,” he said
For emergency help in storms and floods call the NSW SES on 132 500. Dial Triple Zero (000) in life threatening situations.
