River12 flooding - Shelter now
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NSW State Emergency Service
Emergency Warning
Shelter now
The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to SHELTER NOW due to dangerous major flooding:
- 5551 George Downes Drive Bucketty NSW 2250
- 912 Murrays Run Road Laguna NSW 2325
It is now too late to leave safely as evacuation routes are likely to be cut off. Seek shelter in a sturdy raised structure that can be safely accessed. You may now be trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the flood peaks from both the Macintyre and Weir Rivers are now arriving at Mungindi where river levels continue to rise slowly and are expected to peak near its current level, with major flooding.
Further rises are possible. See Brewarrina Shire Council website for road closure information.
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Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas are now impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Khyber downs, Sherwin St
- Angledool Rd
What you need to do:
- If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, use it now. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
- Gather your essential possessions. These might include mobile phone, charger, battery-powered radio, medicine, rain gear, warm clothes, blankets, baby and pet items, water, food, torch, something to attract attention, and valuables like photos and insurance or banking records.
- Stay inside and be aware of rising flood water.
- If floodwater comes inside, move to a higher point such as a kitchen bench or second storey. Do not enter your roof cavity unless you have a safe exit point.
- Contact family members, friends, or neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, and your location, if safe to do so.
- Advise family and friends of your location.
- If you require resupply, contact NSW SES on 132 500.
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For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au.
- Listen to 94.5 AM ABC North Coast
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk/
- Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Check road closures at livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Contact your Local Land Services Office for rural animal and livestock assistance at lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 795 299
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For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
For any additional information please call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) on 1800 227 228.