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Tuross Head Tsunami - Evacuate before 9:00 am Sat 08 Jul

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NSW State Emergency Service

NSW State Emergency Service

Emergency Warning

Evacuate before 9:00 am Sat 08 Jul

Emergency Warning

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 9:00 am Sat 08 Jul due to a tsunami large enough to flood marine and low-lying coastal areas:

  • 5551 George Downes Drive Bucketty NSW 2250
  • 912 Murrays Run Road Laguna NSW 2325

Evacuation Information

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by land inundation. If you are unable to find accommodation, Evacuation centres have been set up at:

  • Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill NSW

Evacuation centres have plans to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Do not hesitate to go to an evacuation centre if you have no safe, alternative accommodation.

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 will be impacted by major land inundation, and flooding, dangerous rips, waves, and strong ocean currents in the marine environment:

  • Khyber downs, Sherwin St
  • Angledool Rd

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you. Most buildings are not strong enough to stand up to the amount of water or debris caused by land inundation.

What you need to do:

  • Go immediately to high ground at least ten metres (10m) above sea level or move one kilometre (1km) away from beaches, coastal rock platforms and the water frontage of harbours, coastal streams and lakes.
  • If you are unable to reach high ground, take shelter in an upper storey of a sturdy brick or concrete building.
  • Take only essential items that you can carry including important papers, family photographs and medical needs.
  • Gather your pet(s) for safe travel.
  • Boats in harbours, estuaries or shallow coastal water should return to shore. Secure your boat and move away from the waterfront.
  • Vessels already out to sea should stay offshore in water at least 25 metres deep until further advised.
  • Walk to safety if possible to avoid traffic jams.
  • Obey all signs about road, beach and foreshore closures, and instructions from emergency services.
  • If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, refer to it now.
  • Check to see if your neighbours are aware of this advice.
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For more information:

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.