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The NSW SES has received more than 8,800 calls and responded to more than 5,062 incidents with Tropical Cyclone Alfred already impacting the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast of NSW.
Emergency warnings/evacuations have been issued for several locations in Northern NSW.
As the situation unfolds, more evacuations may be issued, stay up to date, and stay alert.
Check the official warnings on the NSW SES website or Hazards Near Me app for exact locations and maps.
Stay indoors and take shelter unless under evacuation order; the time to prepare has passed.
As of 5am, Saturday 8 March, approximately 16,200 people have been told to evacuate across the state.
As of 5am, Saturday 8 March, approximately 31,400 dwellings are subject to warnings as a result of flooding, including watch and act & emergency warnings.
Follow the directions of emergency services and check on your neighbours to ensure they have received critical emergency messages.
People should have a portable radio and are encouraged to listen to their emergency broadcaster for the latest information and updates
Where safe, the NSW SES is actively door-knocking residents within impacted areas.
Operational Statistics:
Incidents across NSW during this weather event: 5,062
Flood Rescues: 29
Incidents by zone in the last 24 hours: 1,549
- Metro Zone: 18
- North Eastern Zone: 1,353
- North Western Zone: 21
- Northern Zone: 127
- South Eastern Zone: 13
- Southern Zone: 4
- Western Zone: 5
- State Headquarters: 8
- Flood rescues: 26
Safety messages:
- If you are in the warning area – stay indoors. Destructive winds can cause injury and damage to property.
- Flash flooding can occur suddenly and without an official warning. Monitor rainfall in your areas and avoid travelling during heavy rain
- People should prepare their homes for strong winds, by putting away loose items around their home, trimming trees aways from properties and not parking vehicles under trees or powerlines.
- Prepare an emergency kit with essential items including medications, documents, pet food and family photos.
- Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.
- Raise your assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
- If you are near the beach or a coastal waterway, storm surge could cause flooding. This is dangerous. Decide now where you will evacuate to.
- Avoid camping near water and under trees as rivers and creeks could rise quickly and without much warning.
- If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
- Download the Hazards Near Me App or visit ses.nsw.gov.au to stay across the latest warnings and information.
- The NSW SES is available to assist communities 24/7.
- Call the NSW SES on 132 500 if you need assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: NSW SES Media on 1800 067 234