Boggabri SES put out a call for help in filling sandbags on Sunday morning and Boggabri residents responded en masse.

Boggabri SES member Chris Rixon said the service needed to replenish the stock as, over the past few days, it had used up the supply.

“We filled 170 in Gunnedah a couple of days ago and transported them here, but we have used all of them.

“We then had this load of sand delivered from Gunnedah and needed to fill the bags.

“We don’t need them immediately, but with all this water and rain around, we need to be prepared.”

Boggabri SES is only a small but dedicated unit. In the past few weeks, they have carried out six water rescues, sandbagging, covering houses with traps, as well as attending training on Tuesday nights.

Residents of all ages responded to the call to help fill the 250 bags on Sunday morning.

Boggabri SES is looking for new volunteers who have skills both in the field and behind the scenes in emergency management. Arron Mosley said new members are welcome.

To order photos from this page click here