MAITLAND'S State Emergency Service crews have had a busy weekend, responding to more than 30 call-outs.
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Maitland SES Unit community engagement officer Alex Varley said the calls had been consistent throughout the weekend from the wet and wild weather.
"Mostly it's been leaking roofs with the heavy downpours but we also have had some trees come down," Ms Varley said.
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"We had strong winds come through in the early hours of the morning [on Sunday] so we've had some trees down.
"It's been a mix bag and we are still getting calls coming through."
There are also sandbags available for collection at the Maitland City Unit - 20 Waterworks Rd, Rutherford.
Volunteers are onsite to assist with loading sandbags into vehicles and advice on how to protect your property from flash flooding.
Over the weekend, Maitland copped nearly 50mm, combined, on Friday and Saturday while more than 60mm fell on Sunday.
Chichester Dam has jumped 1.8 per cent this week, and now sits at 53 per cent capacity.
For people experiencing any of the following, call 132 500, for assistance:
- Fallen trees blocking access
- Trees threatening to fall
- If your property is flooded or in danger of flooding
- Your roof is damaged or leaking