ADF support to NSW floods - Search and rescue at Wollondilly Forest
Channel: Royal Australian Navy
Date: 25/03/2021

The Australian Defence force (ADF) is providing support to the New South Wales Government following a request for assistance in response to the recent flooding event across the state.

Current ADF support includes two ADF helicopters providing aerial search and rescue support from Nowra and Bega and refuelling support to emergency services helicopters and the provision of temporary accommodation to evacuees at RAAF base Richmond. Defence is also preparing forces to provide support to recovery efforts across the state.

Defence has a range of capabilities to potentially support state/territory led response relief and recovery operations, which are provided through Defence Assistance to the Civil Community processes.