Port Wednesday Tsunami - Monitor conditions
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NSW State Emergency Service
Advice
Monitor conditions
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS as the main tsunami threat has passed:
- 5551 George Downes Drive Bucketty NSW 2250
- 912 Murrays Run Road Laguna NSW 2325
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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It is now safe to return to coastal areas. Although the main tsunami threat has passed people should monitor conditions as small unusual waves and currents and abnormal tides may still affect some beaches, harbours and coastal waterways for many hours or even days.
You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What you need to do:
- Vessels which remained out to sea may now return to shore with caution. Be aware of debris on or below the water surface, unusual waves, currents and tides, along with possible damage to marinas and moorings.
- Drive slowly, plan your route carefully to avoid any flooded roads and allow extra travel time. Damage to roads, bridges or buildings caused by the tsunami may still exist in your area. Avoid coastal roads if possible.
- Be aware of road hazards including mud and debris.
- Remain vigilant as there could still be water in low lying areas.
- Take care as local roads could still have water over them.
- Check in on your neighbours if safe to do so.
- Check on animals and livestock.
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.
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234