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Gladstone - Regression V3.6 Updated flooding - Evacuate before 3:30 pm Tue 08 Jul

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NSW State Emergency Service

Emergency Warning

Evacuate before 3:30 pm Tue 08 Jul

Emergency Warning

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 3:30 pm Tue 08 Jul due to dangerous major flooding:

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Evacuation Information

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

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of flood water.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises 12121

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

  • bridge is closed, roads closed/covered, transport out of service.

Once the flood water reaches 25 metres, expected at 3:30 pm Tue 08 Jul, safe evacuation routes are likely to be cut off.

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.
  • Gather your pet(s) and companion animals for safe travel.
  • Relocate waste containers, chemicals, and poisons well above floor level.
  • The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.
  • Immediately move to a safer location away from present and potential flooding. Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location away from present and potential flooding.
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over on higher ground away from trees, drains, low-lying areas, and floodwater. Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded.
  • Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris, and damaged roads or bridges.
  • Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, 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.
  • Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
  • People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
  • Farmers should consider moving livestock and machinery to higher ground that will not become an island.
  • Oyster Lease Operators are advised to monitor the rivers for possible rises and be ready to move equipment.
  • All campers and caravans relocate away from the sites next to water courses

For more information:

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).

Media enquiries: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234