WA storm LIVE: Major search under way south of Perth with one missing from boat off shore

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WA storm LIVE: Major search under way south of Perth with one missing from boat off shore

If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500. In a life threatening situation call 000. To keep up-to-date visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter, Facebook, or listen to 6PR, ABC Local Radio, or news bulletins.

Summary

  • More than 50,000 households remain without power this morning as the continued wild weather is making it too dangerous for Western Power crews to fix powerlines.
  • More than 427 requests for help to State Emergency Services have so far been received, more than 230 of those from the Perth metropolitan area.
  • Widespread damage has been reporterd throughout the state, with roofs blown off houses and fallen trees and powerlines. 
  • Cape Leeuwin in the South West recorded wind gusts at 132km/h.

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