Paroo 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 prolonged minor flooding on the Paroo River:
- Rural homesteads and properties which are prone to impacts from flooding in the area of Bourke Shire around the Paroo catchment area
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?
River levels are falling along the Paroo River (NSW). Minor flooding is likely to continue at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring through to the end of April.
There are likely to be significant impacts to road infrastructure, as well as agricultural land and livestock across the area.
Roads, bridges, causeways, low-lying areas may be impacted and unsealed roads may remain impassable for prolonged periods.
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:
- 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 isolated due to flooding and require resupply call NSW SES on 132 500
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Listen to 2WEB Outback Radio 585AM and ABC Radio 657AM
- 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.
- Access the latest information from the NSW SES at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/western-nsw-update
- Primary producers requiring assistance with livestock, please contact the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline 1800 814 647
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