The Hills SES Update SES Sydney Western Region Flood Bulletin 26 FINAL MINOR FLOOD WARNING FOR HAWKESBURY RIVER AT NORTH RICHMOND Spill from the Warragamba Dam is continuing at a low rate. All river heights have now fallen below minor flood level. Current status: • The bridges at Yarramundi, North Richmond and Windsor are open. • The Sackville Ferry is closed. • The Lower Portland Ferry is closed. • The Webbs Creek and the Wiseman’s Ferries may close over the next couple of days dependent on river conditions. The NSW SES is advising those that rely on these bridges and ferries to make alternative travel arrangements. NSW SES advises people for road information visit livetraffic or call 132 701. The NSW SES is monitoring the situation and advises: • Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater • Keep listening to your local radio station for further information, updates and advice • Keep in contact with your neighbours • Be prepared to evacuate if advised • Rural property owners relocate livestock and farm equipment, including pumps, to high ground • FloodSafe advice is available at ses.nsw.gov.au The NSW SES urges motorists to take extreme care as many creeks and streams may break their banks with fast flowing water across many causeways and low lying roads. Motorists are advised not to attempt to cross causeways as floodwaters may be deeper and faster flowing than you realise and can contain hidden snags and debris. If flooding occurs: • Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater • If you need emergency assistance as a result of flooding, contact your local NSW SES unit by calling 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. FloodSafe advice is available at ses.nsw.gov.au For the latest weather forecast see bom.gov.au/ For the latest rainfall and river level information see bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:39:16 +0000