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NSW State Emergency Service
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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 dangerous moderate 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?
Possible major flooding is occurring along the Macquarie River at Wellington. The river levels are expected to remain above minor flood levels into next week at Wellington Bridge.
Further rises are possible. See Brewarrina Shire Council website for road closure information.
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This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.
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.
- 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.
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- Plan your route carefully to avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines and rivers.
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/
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council
- Contact your Local Land Services Office for rural animal and livestock assistance at lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 795 299
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.