Three Marine Rescue NSW vessels and volunteer crew have been tasked by NSW SES to assist communities on the state’s Mid North Coast that may be affected by floodwaters in the coming days.
Marine Rescue NSW Northern Zone Commander Darren Hulm said four volunteer crew members from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie, and two from Marine Rescue Brunswick Heads along with vessels from the Port Macquarie, and Coffs Harbour units, will be deployed early tomorrow morning (Wednesday, 2 April).
“Marine Rescue NSW flood rescue and support operators are ready to assist whenever the call comes,” he said.
“Our highly skilled volunteers are being deployed to assist NSW SES, if required, with on-water support for local communities in the mid North Coast region,” Zone Commander Hulm said.
“At this stage, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers and vessels will be on the ground and in position from tomorrow morning until Friday afternoon.”
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