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NSW SES Issue Flood Evacuation Warning

Flood Evacuation Warning for Areas Adjacent to Manly Lagoon

As a result of the flood level predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology for areas adjacent to Manly Lagoon within the next few hours, the NSW State Emergency Service recommends that residents within the nominated areas should prepare to evacuate. Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so. A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSW SES if evacuation is required.
Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. For people who need assistance an evacuation centre has been set up by Community Services at Harbord Diggers, 80 Evans St, Freshwater, NSW 2096.

As you prepare for evacuation you should:
Raise belongings by placing them on tables, beds and benches. Put electrical items on top. You may be able to place light weight items in the roof space.
Collect together medicines, personal and financial documents, mementos and photos
If possible, check to see if your neighbours need help.

Make arrangements for care of pets or other animals, or take your pets with you when you evacuate.
Take three days’ supply of clothing, medicines and personal hygiene products.
If you are planning to go to the evacuation centre, take blankets/sleeping bags, pillows and sleeping mats.
Find out where to turn off the electricity and gas.
Continue to listen to a local radio station for updates.
Never drive ride or walk through floodwater

For emergency assistance telephone the NSW SES on 132 500
Web site: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
End SES Flood Evacuation Warning