Warrnambool SES has shared photos of the damage caused by a tropical cyclone in Western Australia.
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Four volunteers from Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton and Heywood units are currently based in Geraldton and the surrounding areas, 400 kilometres north of Perth, after leaving Victoria on Sunday afternoon.
The volunteers deployed interstate includes Warrnambool SES unit controller Giorgio Palmeri.
The unit has shared images of the aftermath of the cyclone on Facebook.
"Second day working in Northampton," one post read.
"The community has really been hit hard but it is very satisfying not just repairing their roofs, cutting trees or just make their properties safer.
"Part of our roles was also to engage with the locals, have a chat and check on their wellbeing."
The SES is liaising with emergency authorities in Western Australia to see if, what and when other resources may be required.
Cyclone Seroja was classified a category three cyclone when it crossed the coast last weekend, with 170-km/h wind gusts causing the most damage in the holiday town of Kalbarri.
The damage to some properties is so severe many will need to be demolished.
The volunteers are expected to return later this week.
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