IT’S time for your weekly police and emergency services update for the MidCoast region.

Hazard Reduction

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North Arm Cove Rural Fire Brigade have been working hard this week keeping the region safe.

On 30 September, the brigade worked in North Arm Cove preparing the area for hazard reduction, raking around trees and placing survey pegs along the perimeter of the proposed burn.

Within hours, the brigade tended to a grass fire in Nerong that was swiftly put out by the efforts of both the NAC and Bulahdelah brigades.

Vehicle Fire

Just before 4:30am on 28 September the local fire brigade was called to the scene of a vehicular fire in North Arm Cove.

The vehicle had no occupants and was put out within the hour by the North Arm Cove Brigade.

Pacific Highway

A B-Double crashed just before midnight on 27 September on the Pacific Highway Karuah.

North bound lanes were completely blocked whilst contraflow was established, affecting traffic in both directions into midday 28 September.

Bush Fire Safety

As of 1 October, the Bush Fire Danger Period is officially in action in the Lower Hunter area.

Permits will be required by all landholders who wish to burn on their property and can be obtained by NSW Rural Fire Service Brigade Permit issuing officers in your area.

NSW RFS Commissioner, Rob Rogers reminds residents to understand the high level of fire danger in the area.

“As we enter the warmer months the land will begin to dry out and may prove problematic for both landholders and firefighters.

“Now is the time to review your plans, prepare your properties and have the conversation with your family about what you will do during a fire – talk about when you’ll leave, where you’ll go, what you’ll take and what you’ll do with animals,” Commissioner Rogers said.

National Police Remembrance Day

This week, Police across Australia conducted discrete ceremonies to recognise National Police Remembrance Day 2021, an event to honour those that have given the ultimate sacrifice while performing their duties.

Officers from the Manning-Great Lakes Police District paid their respect to fallen officers
“Today we remember those police officers who’ve paid the ultimate price while serving their community.

The names of 275 officers are etched into the stone of the New South Wales Police Wall of remembrance and whilst it’s not possible to come together today, the police family everywhere pauses for those heroes.

“It is our duty to make sure they are never forgotten,” Superintendent Chris Schilt said.

By Tara CAMPBELL