VOLUME 20 - ISSUE 23
10-24 DECEMBER 2025
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The Unwavering Service of the Mount Morgan SES Unit
Pictured: Some of the members of the Mount Morgan SES Unit. For half a century, the iconic orange uniform has been a beacon of hope and resilience in the Mount Morgan community. The Mount Morgan State Emergency Service (SES) Unit has stood on the frontline of countless emergencies, evolving from its humble beginnings to a highly-trained, modern disaster response team. As the unit marks its 50th year, we reflect on its defining moments, essential roles, and the dedicated volunteers who make up the “Orange Family.” When asked about the most memorable major weather event over the past 50 years, the answer is immediate: Tropical Cyclone Marcia. The 2015 event tracked directly through Mount Morgan, causing significant damage, widespread power loss, and isolating the town for numerous days. The SES unit was critically engaged in the response, working tirelessly to help the community recover from the devastating impact. Beyond storms, the unit also conducts vital, large-scale land searches for missing persons, a duty that relies heavily on coordination with surrounding SES groups, even though, tragically, not all of these efforts conclude with a positive outcome. They also regularly assist emergency services, providing traffic management for the Fire Brigade during large bushfires and for Police at road crashes. While storm and flood response captures the headlines, the Mount Morgan SES unit provides many less-publicised but essential community services. A significant part of their work is focused on community resilience. Volunteers attend numerous local events to educate the public on how to prepare for, endure, and recover from disaster events, handing out practical information on topics like filling and laying sandbags. The spirit of cooperation runs deep within the SES. The Mount Morgan unit has an impressive history of inter-unit Continued on Page 2