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Severe devastation was caused to the Hunter and Central Coast region in New South Wales from storms occurring on the long weekend of 8-11June 2007. They caused extensive flooding and damage with more than 300mm of rainfall falling in the region over three days.
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Our stores in the area were affected significantly by flooding, severe winds and power blackouts. Our team members performed admirably, with all stores showing the level of community spirit for which we are renowned. This included helping customers have access to phones, recovering vehicles, helping set up emergency accommodation for customers and assisting customers in getting the resources they needed to clean up. All of this was achieved in most cases without power, limited resources, flooding in-store and manual transactions.
Our team members dealt with extreme circumstances over this weekend effectively and compassionately, whilst at the same time having to protect their own property.
Fundraising sausage sizzles held at our warehouse stores in New South Wales raised more than $68,000 and plans were put in place with key charity organisations to assist with any special needs groups or individuals that needed help.
Our warehouses closest to the flood areas in Kotara, Gosford and Maitland have commenced community refurbishment projects with three local schools most badly affected. |
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