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Prepare now
NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to PREPARE NOW for predicted Tropical Cyclone Narelle moving towards the New South Wales coast:
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You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website, HazardWatch and Facebook pages, the Hazards Near Me mobile app, local radio or television, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
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?
The Bureau of Meteorology advisestest
When the cyclone gets close to the coast:
- Very strong winds could knock down trees, powerlines, blow roofs off some houses, and blow away anything not tied down outside.
- Power, phones, internet and water might stop working.
- Heavy rain and storm surge may cause flooding in some places.
- Roads could be blocked by fallen trees, powerlines or flood water. Some communities might be isolated.
- Shops will close when the cyclone gets closer.
What you need to do:
- 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.
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Prepare your shelter
- Find the strongest and safest room to shelter in later. This will be away from big windows. It could be a bathroom, walk-in wardrobe or hallway. Sheltering at home is often the best option for your safety.
- Cover any windows in your safe room with a mattress or heavy blanket. This will protect you from broken glass if the window breaks. Shelter under them if the roof comes off.
- Put your emergency kit in your safe room.
If you have livestock
- Consider moving livestock to higher ground. You may need to open gates to other paddocks so animals can move to safety.
- Block access to low-lying fields or other places near creeks and rivers.
- Provide lots of food and clean water in a safe place away from creeks and rivers.
- Make sure animals can be identified if they get lost.
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.
- For current evacuation centres see During an emergency - Evacuation Centres. This includes all evacuation centre locations, opening hours, and details on companion animals.
- 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 ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at NSW SES Local Information
- Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- If you are a primary producer and need assistance with livestock management, please call the Agricultural and Animal Services hotline on 1800 814 647
- 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).
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.