Test #1 Mandatory tropical cyclone - Evacuate before
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NSW State Emergency Service
Emergency Warning
Evacuate before 10:45 am Fri 29 May
NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 10:45 am Fri 29 May due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle moving towards the New South Wales coast:
- bondi
- manly
- sydney
You must evacuate before this time because evacuation routes will be closed and it may become too dangerous to stay in this area updated
Evacuation Information
Use the following evacuation route to move to safety outside the impacted area:
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You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by the cyclone.
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, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of the cyclone.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advisesthis is a test BP
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 a Home/Business Emergency Plan, follow it.
- Gather your possessions for evacuation. These might include mobile phone, charger, battery-powered radio, medicine, rain gear, warm clothes, blankets, baby and pet items, water, food, torch, something to attract attention, and valuables like photos and insurance or banking records.
- Gather your pet(s) and companion animals for safe travel.
- The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.
- Immediately move to a safer location away from present and potential cyclone impacts.
- Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
- 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).
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.