Nambucca Heads coastal erosion - Monitor conditions
ISSUED
NSW State Emergency Service
Advice
Monitor conditions
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the coastal erosion caused by storm activity occurring at:
- Byron Coast
- Coffs Coast
- Macquarie Coast
You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
The following areas may be impacted by coastal erosion:
- Low-lying roads, causeways and bridges
- Low-lying farming and rural areas
- Low-lying areas along the river
What you need to do:
- Stay out of the water and away from areas exposed to damaging surf.
- Do not stand near or at the bottom of eroding cliffs and dunes.
- Stay clear of fallen trees, power lines and any damaged buildings.
- Be aware of road hazards including mud, sand and debris.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- 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 for more information from your local council by visiting their website NSW Council links
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234