BRAVE FRONT: Inspector Shane Jessep fronts media outside the local control centre at Forbes Council.
WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE: This spectacular aerial shot by Josh Gavin shows the gushing water marching it’s way like a dark army towards Forbes last Tuesday.
HARD AT IT: Forbes Unit SES volunteers David Law (hat) and Chris Hodge helping sandbag and flood proof a home in Renfree Street before the floods.
EVERY MAN AND HIS DOG: Benjamin Parslow and Greg Peasley hurriedly get the canoe ready as black lab Nacho watches on.
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: Incident Controller Barry Griffith with NSW SES crew including Forbes Unit volunteers at Forbes SES HQ.
RFS CHECK IN: RFS like many other emergency service personnel did the rounds to over 800 homes in the two days leading into the flood peak to give evacuation orders and help residents get to safety – even the magpies!
FEDERAL SUPPORT: Member for Riverina and Nationals MP, Michael McCormack stopped over for a quick visit in Forbes to check on residents and inspect the floodwaters enroute to Parkes.
GROWING CONCERN: Forbes locals at the Cowra Road bridge watching the Lachlan River slowly climb.
EVACUATION CENTRE: an Evacuation Centre was set up next to the Forbes Council Chambers in the old church earlier this week. The centre has housed all social service providers making it easier for those impacted to access.
EVACUATION CENTRE: an Evacuation Centre was set up next to the Forbes Council Chambers in the old church earlier this week. The centre has housed all social service providers making it easier for those impacted to access.