19/10/2022
Moama Caravan & Tourist Parks flooding - Evacuate before 9am Monday 17 October
The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 9:00 am Mon 17 Oct due to impacts from major flooding:
Moama Caravan & Tourist Parks
You must evacuate before this time because evacuation routes will be closed due to floodwater.
You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding. If you are unable to find accommodation, Evacuation centres have been set up at:
Moana Recreation Reserve (Moana Pavilion) Entry via, Kirchhofer Street, Moama NSW
Evacuation centres have plans to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Do not hesitate to go to an evacuation centre if you have no safe, alternative accommodation.
If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, 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 flood water.
What are we expecting?
Rising floodwaters may impact low-lying areas including Caravan Parks & Tourist Parks.
This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
* All campers and caravans relocate away from the sites next to water courses
* If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, use it now.
* 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.
Relocate waste containers, chemicals, and poisons well above floor level.
* 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 flooding. Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location away from present and potential flooding.
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over on higher ground away from trees, drains, low-lying areas, and floodwater. Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded.
* Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris, and damaged roads or bridges.
* Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
* Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater-it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines apply.
* 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.
* ABC Riverina, ABC Swan Hill/Mildura, ABC Goulburn Murry, 3SH/Mixx FM, Edge/2QN
* Follow us on social media or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/your-risk/
* Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at bom.gov.au/nsw/
* Check road closures at livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
* Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
* Contact your Local Land Services Office for rural animal and livestock assistance at lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 795 299
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
