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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2021
STORM CLEAN-UP CONTINUES B.R. BLACKBURN
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■ Yarra Ranges community members can continue to access showers, power and food drop-off points this week, as Council works with agencies to clear access to isolated areas. The Council, the State Government and agencies are working to clear debris and restore power and phone access in the Yarra Ranges after the storm, which resulted in hundreds of fallen trees, widespread infrastructure damage and flooding. Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Fiona McAllister, said that crews were working to clear trees and debris, and provide access for services across the Dandenongs, where the storm hit the hardest. “We’ve received more than 640 drainage and tree-related requests from community members as a result of the storms, but we’re also mindful that many people are still without power and phone connections to contact us,” Cr McAllister said. “Over the coming weeks and months we’ll continue to see the impact of these storms unfold, and we’ll be working with AusNet Services, the State Government and other agencies to help clear up debris, provide safe access to community members’ homes and restore services.
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● Brayden Ferguson (No. 15, Warburton-Millgrove Reserves) lines up against formidable opposition at Yarra Junction. All footy details inside.
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