General
Preparations begin for extreme summer weather with calls for volunteers to get in early
Few Sydneysiders know what it is like to live in a land of drought, fire and flooding rains better than the residents of St Albans.
Key points:
- Flooding and storms are forecast for NSW this summer
- Communities in vulnerable areas are already preparing
- Authorities are looking for volunteers with diverse skills
Just 12 months ago, the semi-rural town on the north-western edge of Greater Sydney was preparing to face the devastating Gospers Mountain blaze.
After a hectic bushfire season that damaged local property and stretched firefighting resources, heavy rain in February washed away roads and left the area temporarily isolated.
This cycle of fire and flood is a regular occurrence for residents, but it requires a team effort to keep the…
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