Laurieton is the sixth most storm-affected town in NSW according to data released by NRMA Insurance.
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The NRMA data also revealed the Mid North Coast is the second most storm-affected region in the state for the last financial year. Twenty one per cent of all storm claims made in NSW were reported from the region.
On January 1, 2018 a severe storm swept through Laurieton and the Camden Haven, bringing heavy rain and hail.
Residents reported widespread damage to their house roofs, sky lights, windows, cars and caravans.
NSW State Emergency Service Port Macquarie-Hastings local commander Paul Burg said majority of the jobs were associated with hail damage and members assisted until 1am on January 2.
The wider Port Macquarie-Hastings area was also hit by widespread flooding, after close to 200mm of rain was dumped in a highly charged weather system on Boxing Day, 2017.
The Camden Haven SES is urging people to take appropriate steps to secure their homes.
“It is a reminder to always take precautions whether it be cleaning out gutters, or taking care of over grown trees or branches,” Paul said.
Members of the Camden Haven SES were at the Camden Haven Show to demonstrate a number of different scenarios, including how to tarp down a roof.
Paul said there are easy fixes people can do to prevent widespread damage, such as tying down their backyard trampoline.
“We urge people to listen to advice and take heed of storm warnings in the area,” he said.
“It’s better to be prepared and nothing happen, then not be prepared and major damage occurs.”
The NSW SES website provides people with a number of resources in relation to storm preparation.
For more information people can visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au