Gordonvale SES

09/01/2026

9 January 2026

With a tropical low currently off the coast and forecast to cross in the coming days, now is the time to prepare.

You can prepare by:
• Securing loose outdoor items and furniture
• Checking your emergency kit
• Staying informed about current weather conditions
• Following all official warnings and advice
• Knowing where to go if you need to evacuate
• Cleaning out gutters and drains
Active warnings and updates can be found via your local council’s disaster dashboard.

Sandbags are available at:
• Gordonvale Council Depot
• Gordonvale SES Depot
Sandbags are self-serve please fill a couple of extras who may be unable to fill their own if you are able.

Please remember to stay out of floodwater. Floodwater can pose serious health risks due to contamination such as sewage and may contain dangerous wildlife.

If it's flooded forget it

For flood and storm emergency assistance, download the SES Assistance QLD app, 132500.qld.gov.au or call SES on 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies phone TRIPLE ZERO (000).

31/12/2025

After several days supporting the community in Cardwell the two members from Gordonvale SES were on their way home before stopping in Innisfail for the day to provide support. The crew carried out tarping and temporary roof repairs to help residents whose homes were leaking or had been damaged due to the recent extreme rainfall. The two members were apart of Team Delta with Colleen James from Malanda SES as the team leader

Team Delta members:
David Hall – Gordonvale SES
Alan Carrette – Gordonvale SES
Colleen James – Malanda SES (Team Leader)
Ross James – Malanda SES

29/12/2025

Sandbags Available – Gordonvale SES

Sandbags are available for community members from the Gordonvale SES depot, located at 2 Simmonds Street. Access to the sandpit is via Campbell Street.

If you are able, please consider filling a few extra sandbags for community members who may not be able to fill their own

If you need sandbags to help prepare your property, please note:
• Bring your own shovel
• Sandbags are self-serve
• Sandbags are in the undercover area at the rear of the depot

29/12/2025

Yesterday, two members from Gordonvale SES were deployed to Cardwell to assist the community following heavy rainfall.

The deployment was in response to significant rainfall. Our volunteers are working alongside local SES crews to support the community where needed. Their efforts are focused on helping ensure community safety and assisting with tasks.

📸 Leading Field Operations Member Alan Carrette

01/07/2025

Another successful operation carried out by the Gordonvale and Innisfail units.

02/02/2025

Just letting everyone I'm know that we took care of all of the jobs. Allocated to Gordonvale and have just sent 2 flood boat operators to Ingham to help with water rescues.
Please remember that there is plenty of sand and bags at the SES headquarters and Infront of the council depot. Everyone please stay safe 🤗

31/01/2025

I am super proud of the amazing effort of the Gordonvale SES volunteers this week. Please support our volunteers by doing your best to help yourselves and your neighbours.

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29/01/2025

Sandbags and sand are available at our SES depot at the corner of Simmonds Street and Campbell Street.

17/12/2024

The storm season is now upon us and the Gordonvale SES unit encourages all residents to prepare your properties. Yards should be tidied up, drains cleared and gutters cleaned. We also suggest you make up an emergency kit and ensure that your gas bottle is full.
Also sandbags are available behind the SES headquarters in Simmonds Street. Just bring a spade and fill your own.please fill an extra bag and leave it next to the pit for those who need assistance. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

09/08/2024

Thank you so much to our Sponsors and Supporters for 2024 without you we would not be able to continue to put on this event for the community ❤️

We want to thank Gordonvale SES for their continued support of our event. If you run the mountain they were the ones up there offering words of encouragement 🙏🙏

Thank you so much ✅✅

29/05/2024

Great to meet some future SES members