NSW SES Flood Evacuation Order issued 7.42pm, Tuesday 24 March

Low lying properties in Moree:

EVACUATE NOW!!!

NSW SES is directing people within low-lying properties of Moree to evacuate the high danger area due to major flooding. The Mehi River at Moree is predicted to peak at 10.4metres at 9pm tomorrow night (24 March).

The areas affected by this Evacuation Order are low lying areas of Moree, including:

ALL PROPERTIES:

o NORTH OF IRIS STREET o SOUTH OF DOBBIE STREET AND WEST OF EDWARD STREET o EAST OF FROME STREET o WARIALDA STREET o GOSPORT STREET o MORTON STREET o McELHONE STREET

Need to leave by 9pm tonight.

ALL PROPERTIES:

o NORTH OF HEBER STREET o WEST OF BOUNDARY STREET

Need to leave by Wednesday morning 10am.

Why we are directing people to evacuate. Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.

This is an order to evacuate now.

Residents must move to higher ground. Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements.

If you are unable to, an evacuation centre has been set up at the following:

• MOREE PCYC, BOSTON STREET, MOREE

What we are expecting: Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.

What you need to do:

Low lying properties

Simple

• Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height • Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you. • Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads. • Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.

For more information on:

• For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station, • Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au • Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ • Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.