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NSW State Emergency Service
Emergency Warning
Shelter indoors now
The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to SHELTER INDOORS NOW due to snowstorm, blizzard conditions:
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It is now too late to leave safely due to the hazardous weather conditions. Shelter indoors now in a safe and sturdy structure. You may now be trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What are we expecting?
The NSW SES advises these weather conditions may cause:
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This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Shelter indoors now in a safe and sturdy structure.
- Monitor warnings issued by NSW SES on our website and Facebook page and check the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
- If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it.
- If you must go outdoors, consider exposure to cold temperatures and lack of visibility which can cause you to become disorientated. Wear suitable protective clothing such as waterproof outdoor clothing and always wear a beanie or hat to avoid losing body heat. Limit time outdoors as much as possible.
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 and warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw
- 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).
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234