Lokation flooding - Not safe to return
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Emergency Warning
Not safe to return
NSW SES is advising people that it is NOT SAFE TO RETURN to the following area(s) due to desc flooding:
- lockations
Evacuation Information
If you remain in 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.
What are we expecting?
The following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwater:
- [Areas of impact]
What you need to do:
If you have not already evacuated:
- If floodwater comes inside, move to a higher point such as a kitchen bench or second storey. Do not enter your roof cavity unless you have a safe exit point.
- Be aware that you may be isolated by floodwater for a significant amount of time.
- In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
If you have already evacuated:
- Stay where you are until you are told it is safe to go back.
- NSW SES will issue a Flood 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution' Advice, when you can return.
- If there is a flooded road, turn around, find a safer way or wait until floods ease.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
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.
- 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.
- 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.