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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 strong winds, heavy rain, flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Narelle:

  • some
  • impacted
  • locations

Evacuation Information

You should remain evacuated staying safe with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas not affected by the cyclone.

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.


What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises a prediction

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
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.