River13 flooding - Do not enter floodwater
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Do not enter floodwater
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to current fast-moving minor flooding:
- 5551 George Downes Drive Bucketty NSW 2250
- 912 Murrays Run Road Laguna NSW 2325
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the flood peaks from both the Macintyre and Weir Rivers are now arriving at Mungindi where river levels continue to rise slowly and are expected to peak near its current level, with major flooding.
Further rises are possible. See Brewarrina Shire Council website for road closure information.
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Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Khyber downs, Sherwin St
- Angledool Rd
Once the flood water reaches 8 metres, expected at 4:00 pm Tue 28 Mar, safe evacuation routes are likely to be cut off. 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.
What you need to do:
- If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, review it now. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Plan your route carefully to avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines and rivers.
- Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines apply.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
- Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
- Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.
- Gather your pets and companion animals for safe travel.
- The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.
- People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
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- If you are isolated and require resupply, contact NSW SES on 132 500.
- If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au.
- Listen to 94.5 AM ABC North Coast
- 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.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Contact your Local Land Services Office for rural animal and livestock assistance at lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 795 299
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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
For any additional information please call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) on 1800 227 228.