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The work continued all night and the State Emergency Service has had no rest as its volunteers mop up the Hastings on Tuesday.
Over 160 millimetres of rain fell on Port Macquarie in the 24 hours from 8am Monday. It resulted in more than 80 calls for help, plus another 30 in the Camden Haven while Wauchope was relatively lucky with only six requests.
The situation got worse for the exhausted Hastings volunteers at nightfall, SES deputy regional commander Tony Day said.
Extra units were sent from Kempsey, Taree, Wingham and Harrington to work through the night.
Mr Day paid tribute to the volunteers for giving up their Australia Day.
"I don't think a lot of people who call us realise we're a volunteer organisation," he said. "They should be very proud of the people they have working to help them."
The Camden Haven unit was forced to go mobile on Monday when a large tree fell and took out their power.
It blocked access to the building and damaged the house next door.
Today the unit is still without power, but its volunteers are continuing to clean up the area.
Orange overalls will be spotted all day Tuesday as they take care of the most dangerous jobs.
"We have reconnaisance teams that prioritise jobs," Mr Day said. "Some can be dealt with quickly, but if they involve a degree of risk they will be attended to this morning because it needs the daylight."
The deputy regional commander thanked employers for their understanding in allowing volunteers flexibile working hours during a tumultuous time.