More than 9,000 people remain without power a week after severe storms lashed Sydney and the Central Coast.
Arcadia, Gladesville and Padstow are among the hardest hit suburbs where trees are still at risk of falling.
Ausgrid has sent new crews to help restore power, which include workers from Tasmania and State Emergency Service volunteers are also in the field to help remove hazards. Image: News Corp Australia
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