October doesn’t just mark the start of the hay fever season for many, it also marks the beginning of the official storm season that runs through to March.
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With a horror weekend forecast and with the soils as sodden as they are, the start of this year’s storm season could be one of the busiest on record.
Trees are more susceptible to becoming uprooted when the soil is saturated, especially those with shallow roots, and NSW SES Central West Region Controller Craig Ronan is encouraging everyone to be prepared.
“We’re expecting something similar to the damage caused at the end of July when over 40 trees came down around Blayney,” he said.
We’re expecting something similar to the damage caused at the end of July when over 40 trees came down.
- Craig Ronan
“Most of the damage we saw was from trees crashing down on homes and vehicles as well as leaking and damaged roofs but much of this damage was preventable.”
Mr Ronan encourages residents to do some quick home maintenance.
“Some simple things you can do now to get ready for the storm season include trimming trees, cleaning gutters and downpipes and securing loose items around the yard or balcony.”