Cleanup Continues After Severe Alice Springs Storm, Power Restoration Underway

NT Government

More than 7,000 Alice Springs properties reconnected to power following Monday's destructive storm.

Around 51 homes damaged, including six that lost more than half their roof.

NT Emergency Service crews have received 125 requests for assistance as the clean-up and recovery effort continues.

More than 50 houses were damaged by the Alice Springs severe weather event, according to early assessments of the impact on the community.

While the full scale of the damage will become clearer over time, emergency services have reported that 51 homes were damaged, with severe wind ripping rooves off homes.

Six houses lost more than half of their roof, and one home lost its roof and rafters.

Fallen trees also damaged homes and at least 13 fences were damaged by high winds and fallen trees.

By late Wednesday, it was reported that six vehicles were damaged by falling debris.

NTES received 55 requests for assistance (RFAs) on Monday, 64 on Tuesday and six more by late Wednesday, for a total of 125 RFAs so far.

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said emergency restoration teams have been working overtime to reconnect the 9,000 properties which lost power on Monday.

By Wednesday, the number of properties without power had fallen to 1,800.

"These power crews have done an outstanding job to reconnect more than 7,000 homes in the past two days," the Chief Minister said.

"My Government's priority is to restore essential services as quickly, support affected residents and get Alice Springs back on its feet.

"We know there are still many people who are doing it tough after this destructive storm and we understand the disruption has been difficult for many families and businesses.

"I want to once again thank the emergency services personnel, power crews, first responders and local workers who have been working around the clock to clear debris, repair damage and restore essential services."

Member for Braitling Joshua Burgoyne said multi-agency teams continue to coordinate recovery operations and respond to outstanding incidents, with emergency services prioritising jobs that pose the greatest risk to life and public safety.

Mr Burgoyne is in Alice Springs monitoring the recovery effort on behalf of the Government.

"It is confronting to be on the ground and see the devastating impact this storm has had on the town and the community," he said.

"Our teams are continuing to assess the damage and work through requests for assistance, prioritising those who need help most urgently. I want to thank everyone who has rallied around their neighbours and stepped up to support the Alice Springs community during this difficult time."

Member for Namatjira and Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan said a welfare centre is being set up for people affected by the storm at the Department of Children and Families centre at 2 Railway Tce.

The centre includes a food bank as well as support services from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development, Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Services Australia.

"People who qualify for the one-off $250 prepaid card to help replace food spoiled during prolonged power outages will also be able to collect their vouchers from 2 Railway Tce from 9am on Friday," Mr Yan said.

The prepaid card is being provided to people whose food has spoiled after being left without power for 72 hours. People are asked to bring proof of address with them, such as a driver's licence or a utility bill.

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