Regression 2.3 updated flooding - Prepare to shelter
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Prepare to shelter
NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to PREPARE TO SHELTER by 2:30 pm Wed 27 May, for up to 24 hours due to predictions that the test river name is likely to exceed 7 metres at 3:00pm with further rises possible:
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You should monitor the situation and prepare to shelter by going indoors.
You may be isolated by floodwater. Consider the effects isolation will have on family, work, and educational commitments. You may be trapped without power, water, internet and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
Decide if you, and the people you live with, will leave if floodwater gets close to your house. Decide where you will go if you decide to leave, and consider possible road closures.
If floodwater rises to a dangerous level go inside a sturdy multi-storey building with access to upper levels, higher natural ground such as a hill, onto the roof of a sturdy building. Do not enter the roof cavity as you may become trapped.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises Bureau prediction rela TEST
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwater:
- bridge may close, roads covered, transport out of service.
Once the flood water reaches 23 metres, expected at 2:45 pm Wed 27 May, safe evacuation routes are likely to be cut off.
What you need to do:
- If you have a Home/Business Emergency Plan, follow it. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
- Be prepared - you may be isolated for an extended period of time. Make sure you have essential supplies prepared to last for at least three to five days, including food, drinking water, medications, pet food, and animal feed.
- Be prepared - you may lose services including power, communications, internet, water, sewerage, and gas. Relocate waste containers, chemicals, and poisons well above the flood level.
- Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours, and help others prepare for isolation where possible.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Check your local media outlets such as radio, television and printed news for information, or visit Find a Station - NSW to find a local radio station.
- 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 ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at NSW SES Local Information
- Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- For information on mental health services and support contact the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or visit the NSW Health website
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:
- To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.