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Emergency Warning
Evacuate now
NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE NOW due to a tsunami large enough to flood marine and low-lying coastal areas:
- some
- impacted
- locations
Evacuation Information
You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by land inundation.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a prediction
If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, internet and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you. Most buildings are not strong enough to stand up to the amount of water or debris caused by land inundation.
What you need to do:
- Go immediately to higher ground at least ten metres (10m) above sea level or move at least one kilometre (1km) away from all beaches, coastal rock platforms, harbours and coastal estuaries up to ten kilometres (10km) upstream.
- If you are unable to reach high ground, take shelter in an upper storey of a sturdy brick or concrete building.
- Take only essential items that you can carry including important papers, photographs and medical needs.
- Gather your pet(s) for safe travel. [TEST UPDATE 21 JUN]
- Walk to safety if possible to avoid traffic jams.
- Obey all signs about road, beach and foreshore closures, and instructions from emergency services.
- If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it.
- Check to see if your neighbours are aware of this advice.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Check your local media outlets such as radio, television and printed news for information, or visit Find a Station - NSW to find a local radio station.
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Learn about your risk at NSW SES Local Information
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at Bureau of Meteorology
- Bureau of Meteorology tsunami information at Bureau of Meteorology - Tsunami Watches and Alerts
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at Transport NSW Travel Alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- For information on mental health services and support contact the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or visit the NSW Health website
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
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.