Clarence Town #8 (Escalated again) flooding - Move to higher ground
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NSW State Emergency Service
Emergency Warning
Move to higher ground
The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND due to dangerous major flooding:
- 5551 George Downes Drive Bucketty NSW 2250
- 912 Murrays Run Road Laguna NSW 2325
Flash flooding is making it unsafe to evacuate the area. You should immediately go inside a sturdy multi-storey building with access to upper levels. Move as high above ground as possible. You may now be trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
This warning is for communities in NSW. Floods have different impacts on either side of the Murray River. For information and warnings relevant to Victoria, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au or call 1800 226 226. Always follow advice from your State's emergency services.
What are we expecting?
Possible major flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Wellington. The river levels are expected to remain above minor flood levels into next week at Wellington Bridge.
Further rises are possible. See Brewarrina Shire Council website for road closure information.
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This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- 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.
- Advise family and friends of your location.
- Keep moving to stay above the rising water level if necessary.
- Do not start driving in affected areas during flash flooding. If you are already driving, avoid flooded roads and find the highest nearby place to stop. Flash flooding can cause cars to stall, fill with water, or be swept away.
- Relocate waste containers, chemicals, and poisons well above floor level.
- Do not enter floodwater as there is a high risk you may be swept away. Consider alternative ways to evacuate if possible.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au.
- 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.
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