Settlement Point and surrounds flooding - Stay informed
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Stay informed
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted hazardous minor flooding on the Hastings River:
- Settlement Point and surrounds
You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises minor flooding possible at Settlement Point on the high tide Friday evening.
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning has caused river level rises across the Hastings River catchment. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Friday, which may cause additional river level rises. Minor flooding is possible at Settlement Point on the high tide Friday evening.
Minor flooding possible along the Hastings River at Settlement Point.
No observations are currently available at Settlement Point. The Hastings River at Settlement Point may reach near the minor flood level (1.20 m AHD) Friday evening on the high tide.
NSW SES are conducting manual readings of the Settlement Point gauge and regular observations of the area to support any actions required.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Low lying areas adjacent to the river
- Low lying roads, bridges and causeways
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.
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- 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.
- People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
- If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
- People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
- Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
- Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.
- Oyster Lease Operators are advised to monitor the rivers for possible rises and be ready to move equipment.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- 684 AM Kempsey or 756 AM Taree
- 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 Bureau of Meteorology
- 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 www.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).
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