SES crews had yesterday responded to nearly half of the calls for help, with another 130 jobs still outstanding.

More emergency service teams were expected in the city today, taking the total number of people assisting in the campaign to about 120.

In Wodonga, the SES was hoping to have responded to all 120 calls by the end of yesterday.

Albury SES controller Penny Murphy said the majority of reports related to building damage and fallen trees.

“There’s been a lot of roof damage and a lot of tree damage,” she said.

“It’s been widespread all over Albury.

“It’s come through West Albury, the centre of Albury, North Albury, Lavington and a little bit at Thurgoona and Wirlinga.”

Ms Murphy said teams were travelling from across the Riverina, and as far away as the Southern Highlands, to help.

They include members of the SES, Volunteer Rescue Association, NSW Fire Brigade and Rural Fire Service.

SES Murray region controller James McTavish said volunteers had worked tirelessly into the early hours of the morning yesterday.

“SES volunteers have toiled steadily since last Thursday afternoon, most having come directly from work,” he said.

“I am amazed at their dedication and selflessness in volunteering to assist their community.

“I am also appreciative to those employers who have released volunteers to continue the clean-up of storm debris today.”

Wodonga SES controller Read Hedditch said crews travelled from Benalla, Wangaratta, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Chiltern and Rutherglen to help with the clean-up yesterday.

The crews, including two from Wodonga, were made up of about 60 people.

Mr Hedditch said central Wodonga was the hardest hit by the storm, with another two properties at Ebden that also suffered significant damage.

“It’s the second biggest that I’ve seen in 15 years,” he said.

“We’ve had some that have been close to it, but the biggest one was March, 2005 when we had 230 tasks.”

Wodonga Council chief executive officer Gavin Cator has warned it may take several weeks to remove debris from around the city.

“In the case of fallen trees and branches, these are being dealt with in a priority order, with preference given to clearing from roads and areas where they are causing disruption,” he said.

The Wodonga Carols by Candlelight will go ahead tomorrow night as planned.

The event starts from 6pm at Willow Park.