Emergency Warning – Downstream of Lake Isandula Dam – Evacuate Now – 14 Oct 1.30am
Central Coast Council 13 Oct 2022

A Flood Emergency Warning – Evacuate Now has been issued for Downstream of Lake Isandula Dam on Isandula Road, Preston Road and Gawler Road by Tasmania SES.

You are advised that the Lake Isandula Dam is at risk of failure.

Tasmania Police are warning people in the downstream area of the Lake Isandula Dam on Isandula Road, Preston Road and Gawler Road to evacuate now in the direction downstream towards Ulverstone if safe to do so or move to higher ground immediately.

An evacuation centre is located at the Ulverstone Recreation Centre, 2 Flora Street, West Ulverstone.

Tasmania SES advise that areas may also be impacted by flood waters.

• Driving conditions may be dangerous. Some roads and bridges may be impacted.

• Drive to the conditions and do not drive through flood waters.

Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater

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