Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown)— I am forever grateful for the work done by our incredible SES workers, and in particular I would like to note the incredible work of our NSW SES Lake Macquarie Unit during the storms and flooding which have recently battered our state.

Even once Lake Macquarie's danger period had passed, the crews remained hard at work—as they always are when the state is facing severe weather conditions. A perfect example of the diversity of their actions they were required to undertake during the recent floods involved rescuing miniature horses from a submerged property Millers Forest on Sunday, 10 July.

The Unit shared pictures of their equine rescue on Facebook, reminding the community that while some areas were out of the woods others still had a long way to go. I am always blown away by the volunteers, not only within SES but from other voluntary organisations, giving their labour to keep others safe in emergencies. It is reassuring to know that, when the community is in need of help, the SES is always there.

Thank you once again to the Lake Macquarie Unit, and to all the SES units across the state.

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