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Tropical Cyclone — Emergency Warning
Test #2 ALL tropical cyclone - Not safe to return

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NSW State Emergency Service

NSW State Emergency Service

Emergency Warning

Not safe to return

Emergency Warning

NSW SES is advising people that it is NOT SAFE TO RETURN to the following area(s) due to power lines, significant damage caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle TEST:

  • Bondi
  • Manly
  • Watson's Bay

This emergency warning was first issued Tuesday 02 Jun 11:18 am. It has been updated based on extended predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology. If you are located in the warning area, you were warned to Take shelter now.

It is not safe to return. Continue to avoid cyclone-affected areas.


Evacuation Information

You should remain evacuated staying safe with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas not affected by the cyclone.  If you are unable to find accommodation, registration points have been set up at:

  • Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill NSW

If you return to the area, you may become trapped without power, water, internet and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may have been impacted by the cyclone.

This Emergency Warning will remain in place until you can return.


Queensland communities

This warning applies to communities in NSW. Emergency warnings and advice are issued separately by each state. For Queensland-specific warnings and advice, visit disaster.qld.gov.au/current-warnings.


What are we expecting?

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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:

If you have not already evacuated:

  • Cover any windows in your safe room with a mattress or heavy blankets. This will protect you if the window breaks.
  • If the roof comes off, shelter under your mattress and blankets.
  • Stay in your safe place until you are told it is safe. This could take several hours.
  • Keep pets in a safe place inside.
  • Keep all doors and windows closed.

If you have already evacuated:

  • Stay where you are until you are told it is safe to go back.
  • NSW SES will issue a 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution' Advice, when you can return.
  • Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.

For more information:


For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

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.
Accessibility

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:

  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.