Near Sutherland Shire 20 Jan 2026 (Update 2) coastal erosion - Evacuate now
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NSW State Emergency Service
Emergency Warning
Evacuate now
The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE NOW due to fast-moving from coastal erosion caused by storm activity occurring at:
- Location A
- Location B
You must evacuate now because evacuation routes will be blocked by 5:00pm.
Evacuation Information
You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by coastal erosion.
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
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 a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it.
- Gather your possessions for evacuation. 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.
- Turn off gas, electricity and water if you leave your property.
- Gather your pet(s) and companion animals for safe travel.
- Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location away from the area.
- 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).
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