Warrego and surrounds flooding - Monitor conditions
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Monitor conditions
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the flooding on the Warrego River:
- Rural homesteads and properties which are prone to isolation in the area of Bourke Shire in the Warrego River catchment.
You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
River levels continue to fall slowly along the Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash.
This will continue to isolate some rural properties, disrupt some essential services and affect agricultural land and livestock.
Roads, bridges, causeways, low-lying areas may be impacted and unsealed roads may become impassable.
If you need resupply:
Call NSW SES on 132 500 to request assistance. You will be given a reference number.
Contact the following stores to place your order, providing your SES reference number:
• Khans Supa IGA - Oxley St, Bourke, 02 6872 3264
• Bourke Pharmacy - 32-36 Oxley St, Bourke 02 6872 2004
• Nutri Ag Solutions Bourke - 60-62 Anson St, Bourke, 02 6872 2033
What you need to do:
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures. Damage to roads, bridges or buildings caused by flooding and landslip may still exist in your area. Consider the need to make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Be aware of road hazards including mud and debris.
- Remain vigilant as there could still be water in low lying areas.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- 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 may apply.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
- If you are isolated and require resupply, contact NSW SES on 132 500
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.
- Contact your Local Land Services Office for rural animal and livestock assistance at lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 795 299
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