West Forbes Tsunami - Evacuate before 4:15 pm Wed 19 Apr

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20 Apr 2023, 06:49 AM

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NSW State Emergency Service

Emergency Warning

Evacuate before 4:15 pm Wed 19 Apr

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 4:15 pm Wed 19 Apr due to a tsunami large enough to flood marine and low-lying coastal areas:

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Evacuation Info

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by land inundation.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a

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.
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.

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/
Bureau of Meteorology tsunami information at www.bom.gov.au/tsunami/
Check road closures at livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500

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.

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