Use the following guidelines to stay safe during minor flooding:
Stay Informed – monitor local conditions and be aware of the situation
Farmers should prepare to move machinery and livestock to higher ground
Tune
into your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and
designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television
Ensure your family members and neighbours are aware of the situation
Floodwater is dangerous – never drive, walk or ride through floodwater
Floodwater is toxic – never play or swim in floodwater
What to do during moderate flooding
Use the following guidelines to stay safe during moderate flooding:
Act Quickly – conditions can change rapidly
Farmers should move machinery and livestock to higher ground if it is still safe to do so
Tune
into your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and
designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television
If you are likely to become isolated, make sure you have enough food, drinking water, medications and pet food
Floodwater is dangerous – never drive, walk or ride through floodwater
Floodwater is toxic – never play or swim in floodwater
What to do during major flooding
Use the following guidelines to stay safe during major flooding:
Act Quickly – conditions can change rapidly
Be prepared to evacuate if advised by authorities
If
you are likely to become isolated, make sure that you have enough food,
water, medication and pet food, and be aware that you may need to live
without power, water and sewerage
Raise belongings by placing them on tables, beds and benches, or move them to higher ground
Tune
into your emergency broadcasters: ABC Local Radio, commercial radio and
designated community radio stations, or SKY NEWS Television
Block toilets, household drains, sinks and plugs to stop sewerage backflow
Floodwater is dangerous – never drive, walk or ride through floodwater
Floodwater is toxic – never play or swim in floodwater
What to do if you need to evacuate
Use the following guidelines during an evacuation:
Act Now – take immediate precautions to protect your life and property
Raise belongings by placing them on tables, beds and benches, or move them to higher ground
Collect together medicines, important documents, mementos, photos and pets and take them with you when you evacuate
Take three days’ supply of clothing and medications with you
Turn off electricity and gas at the mains and lock you doors and windows when you evacuate
Remaining in your home or business during flooding is dangerous and may put your life at risk
