Bendolba tropical cyclone - Not safe to return
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NSW State Emergency Service
Emergency Warning
Not safe to return
NSW SES is advising people that it is NOT SAFE TO RETURN to the following area(s) due to strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, lots of fallen trees and powerlines caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Moana:
- location
This emergency warning was first issued Saturday 27 Jun 1:00 pm. It has been updated based on extended predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology. If you are located in the warning area, you were warned to Evacuate before Tuesday 30 Jun 1:00 pm.
It is not safe to return. Continue to avoid cyclone-affected areas.
Evacuation Information
You should remain evacuated staying safe with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas not affected by the cyclone. If you are unable to find accommodation, evacuation centres have been set up at:
- Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill NSW
If you return to the area, you may become trapped without power, water, internet and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may have been impacted by the cyclone.
This Emergency Warning will remain in place until you can return.
Queensland communities
This warning applies to communities in NSW. Emergency warnings and advice are issued separately by each state. For Queensland-specific warnings and advice, visit disaster.qld.gov.au/current-warnings.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises this is test BP
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
If you have not already evacuated:
- Cover any windows in your safe room with a mattress or heavy blankets. This will protect you if the window breaks.
- If the roof comes off, shelter under your mattress and blankets.
- Stay in your safe place until you are told it is safe. This could take several hours.
- Keep pets in a safe place inside.
- Keep all doors and windows closed.
If you have already evacuated:
- Stay where you are until you are told it is safe to go back.
- NSW SES will issue a 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution' Advice, when you can return.
- 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
- 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.