Low lying areas of Menai flooding - Do not enter floodwater

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19 Jun 2023, 05:39 AM

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As the situation changes

NSW State Emergency Service

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to current significant flooding major flooding:

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.

Closure of Wororona Bridge.

This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.

If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, review it now. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
Plan your route carefully to avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time.
Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines and rivers.
Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines apply.
Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.
Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
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