Tuesday, 29 August 2017

SES "Unprepared" For 2015 Dungog Storm Disaster

BY IAN CROUCH

The inquest into the super storm and flash flood which wreaked havoc in Dungog in 2015 has heard the State Emergency Service was unprepared for the disaster.

Just six volunteers were available to respond to the torrent of water which inundated the town.

Four homes were washed away and three people lost their lives.

The inquiry also heard there was no local plan for flash flooding in the area.

The storm has been described as a one in a thousand year event.

One Of Four Homes Washed Away. picture dailytelegrapgh.com.au