That was the mindset of Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade first responder Liz Komen as a big community clean-up began yesterday after floodwaters destroyed parts of the Waitaki Valley town.
Meanwhile, contractors are working to fix the washed out bridge in Lake Ohau Rd and hope to have the road open by the weekend.
Mrs Komen was among the brigade members helping mop up the Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park - one of the worst-hit areas - and was more than happy to support her community.
It has been a busy few days for the brigade. After receiving its first flood-related call at 6.20pm on Monday, members were then spread across Omarama, pumping water and evacuating 60 people from the holiday park, and returned to the station at 2am on Tuesday.
Station officer Jack Zorab praised Omarama residents for making their job easier during the flood.
"Residents that had to evacuate did a really good job. When they were asked to go, they just went," Mr Zorab said.
While the water had receded, 13 units were damaged, the roads were broken, caravans were pushed sideways and the playground was "destroyed".
About 10 caravans were saved and Mr Beiboer said caravan owners were "quite happy" with their efforts.
"We wish we could save more. It just happened so fast."
Staff would spend the next few days assessing the damage, he said.
State Highway 83 between Omarama and Kurow and State Highway 8 between Omarama and Tarras reopened yesterday.
The Waitaki District Council said some local roads remained closed and almost 300cum of rock had been put in the washout on Lake Ohau Rd, as the council worked to restore access to Lake Ohau Village.
"The washout at Ohau Rd remains a priority and Civil Defence has been working with the community to support their needs," the council said in a statement.
The Waitaki River’s dam flows were high yesterday, the river flowing at 1388cumecs.
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher thanked the council’s response team for working with the community to support their needs.
"I’m pleased with the progress so far to get roads reopened and acknowledge that a lot more work is still required," Mr Kircher said.
"We encourage people with any issues to report these to our emergency response team or emergency services as appropriate."
