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Now taking EOIs to deploy on Operation Locke. Find out more.

Short Term Operation Mt Helena and Gidgegannup

Volunteer

In response to Severe Weather

Location Mt Helena and Gidgegannup View map

Status Complete

Dates March 2025

On the evening of February 19, 2025, a severe weather event caused
significant damage to communities in vicinity of Mundaring (south) and Gidgegannup (north), with reports of wind gusts of up to 90km/h. Although the storm only lasted minutes, it uprooted large amounts of trees and damaged powerlines in the region with widespread power outages affecting up to 8,000 residents.

39 DRA volunteers deployed to the Mt Helena and Gidgegannup areas over two 3-day periods to assist impacted residents with recovery work.

Tasks included:

chainsaw operations
piling branches
debris management

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Planning for upcoming operational deployments is now underway. If you are keen to participate or find out more, express your interest today.

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