In the past, there have been floods, lightning storms, damaging hail stones and car accidents due to the slippery roads.

Remember:

NSW SES Mid North Coast region community engagement officer,  Steve Lawrence, said the SES was busy undertakinig regular maintenance checks on equipment, checking membership information and recruiting new volunteers.

“We’re preparing properties, trimming back tree branches and making sure that people can quickly secure and tie down things like outdoor furniture, trampolines and what not,” he said.

“People often underestimate the power of the wind. We want people to listen out for severe thunderstorm warnings and to follow our storm season tips on our website.”