BOM issues Severe Weather Warning

Published on 17 March 2021

Bureau of Meteorology map of severe weather area

The Bureau of Meteorology through NSW SES has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Thursday and Friday.

Council would urge people to consider:

  • Refraining from driving or walking through flood water
  • The impact of possible road closures and flood isolation on work, family and educational commitments
  • Monitoring emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Mid North Coast Facebook Page and Bureau of Meteorology website
  • If your property is at risk of inundation, please raise moveable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top
  • If you live in a low-lying area and are advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so
  • Securing outside belongings and before leaving; turn off the power, water and take essential medicines and clothes with you

Residents and visitors are urged to remain cautious on the roads for localised impacts. DO NOT attempt to drive through floodwaters or cross flooded bridges.

Council work teams will inspect roads and any areas of concern will be advised in any flood event updates. Council welcomes advice from residents in outlying areas regarding any concerns which may be reported to Council on 6566 3200.

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Check Kempsey Shire Council's Disaster Dashboard.

Listen to local ABC, the emergency broadcaster, on 95.5 FM or 684 AM Follow NSW SES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au

Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw

Road Closures: RMS www.livetraffic.com or 132 701 or Traffic information: midnorthcoast.myroadinfo.com.au

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