Oxley Island, Mitchells Island and Manning Point flooding - Shelter now
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NSW State Emergency Service
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Shelter now
The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to SHELTER NOW due to major flooding:
- Oxley Island
- Mitchells Island
- Manning Point
- Pampoolah
It is now too late to leave safely as evacuation routes are likely to be cut off. Seek shelter in a sturdy raised structure that can be safely accessed. You may now be trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Manning River at Taree is currently around 6.19 metres and approaching a peak, with major flooding above the March 2021 level.
The Manning River at Taree may peak around 6.30 metres over the next few hours.
The river level is expected to remain above the major flood level (3.70 m) during Wednesday.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas are now impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Manning Point Road may be impacted by floodwater resulting in isolations
What you need to do:
- If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
- Gather your essential possessions. 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.
- Stay inside and be aware of rising floodwater.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- 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 www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk
- Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234