Australia: Five more NSW areas declared natural disaster zones
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Australia: Five more NSW areas declared natural disaster zones
* From: AAP
* June 17, 2011 3:53PM
FIVE more areas of NSW have been declared natural disaster zones in the wake of widespread flooding across the north and central coast, taking the total to 14.
The Coffs Harbour, Gloucester, Cessnock, Muswellbrook and Glenn Innes-Severn locals council areas were on Friday added to the list of regions affected by heavy rains and flooding during the past week.
"With the heavy rain of the last few days finally clearing, many councils are now beginning the difficult task of dealing with the damage that has been left behind," Emergency Services Minister Mike Gallacher said in a statement.
"Gloucester Shire has seen significant damage to a number of key roads ... while Glenn Innes-Severn council has seen damage to a number of bridges.
"Coffs Harbour City Council has likewise seen extensive damage to its road and bridge network."
The shires of Greater Taree, Port Stephens, Nambucca, Dungog, Port Macquarie-Hasting, Clarence Valley, Upper Hunter, Bellingen and Kempsey have already been declared natural disaster zones.
Mr Gallacher toured the flood-affected regions in northern NSW on Friday, and thanked SES volunteers and other emergency service workers for their efforts in recent days.
"Since the floods began, the SES has responded to 1579 requests for assistance, and there have been 59 flood rescues," Mr Gallacher said.
"All our emergency services do an outstanding job to protect and assist the community in times of need and we owe them a great debt of gratitude."
Australia: Five more NSW areas declared natural disaster zones
* From: AAP
* June 17, 2011 3:53PM
FIVE more areas of NSW have been declared natural disaster zones in the wake of widespread flooding across the north and central coast, taking the total to 14.
The Coffs Harbour, Gloucester, Cessnock, Muswellbrook and Glenn Innes-Severn locals council areas were on Friday added to the list of regions affected by heavy rains and flooding during the past week.
"With the heavy rain of the last few days finally clearing, many councils are now beginning the difficult task of dealing with the damage that has been left behind," Emergency Services Minister Mike Gallacher said in a statement.
"Gloucester Shire has seen significant damage to a number of key roads ... while Glenn Innes-Severn council has seen damage to a number of bridges.
"Coffs Harbour City Council has likewise seen extensive damage to its road and bridge network."
The shires of Greater Taree, Port Stephens, Nambucca, Dungog, Port Macquarie-Hasting, Clarence Valley, Upper Hunter, Bellingen and Kempsey have already been declared natural disaster zones.
Mr Gallacher toured the flood-affected regions in northern NSW on Friday, and thanked SES volunteers and other emergency service workers for their efforts in recent days.
"Since the floods began, the SES has responded to 1579 requests for assistance, and there have been 59 flood rescues," Mr Gallacher said.
"All our emergency services do an outstanding job to protect and assist the community in times of need and we owe them a great debt of gratitude."
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