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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/a>To see the maps in more detail, see the Tasmanian Strategic Flood Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When there is heavy intense rain the Prosser River and surrounding waterways can flood<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flood can isolate communities and properties along the coast for a short time, depending on where the rain falls and how heavy it is. All routes in and out of Orford, Buckland and surrounding areas may be cut in a major flooding event. Flood waters, landslips or fallen trees can also cut backroads, making it dangerous to drive in isolated areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waterways in the area are short, so flooding is likely to be for hours rather than days after rain stops. If you are safe at home or elsewhere, it is usually best to stay where you are until the flooding subsides. If you need to evacuate, you should leave early, before flood waters rise. If you need to evacuate, pick up children from school or travel for some other reason, you should do so early, before flood waters rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flooding around Orford is more likely at high tide. The area is prone to coastal inundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The maps in this guide show the level of flooding that has a 1% chance of happening any year due to riverine flooding from<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are likely to experience flooding such as that shown in the maps in your lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if your home is not flooded you should prepare for<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check TasALERT.com or listen to ABC local radio for warnings and advice – Note areas outside townships may lack mobile internet and local radio coverage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Past flooding events around Orford and the Prosser River include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Floods like the one shown in the maps or worse will occur again. No two floods are the same. If you live in a low-lying area, your house may flood. Even if your home is safe, you may need to detour around flooded areas or your road access may be cut. Never drive into flood waters. Roads and bridges may be washed out or unsafe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing what to do can save your life and help protect your property. Having a Home Emergency Plan is one of the best ways to prepare. Decide on weather and rainfall triggers for when to act.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n BoM issues a Severe Weather Warning and\/or Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding <\/strong>whenever heavy rain <\/strong>is expected in an area. The time between the warning andheavy rain occurring can vary from an hour to 24 hours or sometimes more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BoM may issue a Flood Watch for southern rivers <\/strong>when predicted weather might cause floods over the next couple of days. The Flood Watch may include generalised areas when there is a risk of significant rainfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TasWater operate gauges on the Prosser dams which measure river flow, however, these are too close to the township to provide useful warning information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mt Koonya Radar is useful for real-time situational awareness of where heavy rainfall is falling. Radar Rainfall estimates help to fill in gaps where there are no rainfall stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rainfall stations at Orford, Triabunna, Buckland, Grindstone north of Triabunna and Nugent may provide useful observations, but rainfall can vary across the area. Tasmania\u2019s East Coast is prone to flash flooding from intense rain so there may be little warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While no two floods are the same, the following describes what you can expect at different flood levels around the area. Even if your property is not flooded, you need to think about access. Different levels of rainfall can cause flooding depending on its<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note flooding in places along the Tasman Highway may isolated the Orford area, even in locally more minor events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In minor flood events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u0e19\u0e49\u0e33\u0e17\u0e48\u0e27\u0e21\u0e1b\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e25\u0e32\u0e07<\/strong> in and around Orford<\/p>\n\n\n\n A major flood event around Orford<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buckland township is not at risk from riverine flooding, but in the major event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stormwater run-off (also known as overland flow) may impact parts of<\/p>\n\n\n\n This stormwater runoff is likely to be fast flowing but generally shallow and likely to last only a short time once rain has stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Know your risk, get ready, reduce risk where you can, connect with others, stay alert and act safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Flooding often happens in Tasmania and can cause widespread and significant damage. In the past 200 years there have been 78 flood related deaths in Tasmania. This guide is to help you understand flood risk in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flooding often happens in Tasmania and can cause widespread and significant damage. In the past 200 years there have been 78 flood related deaths in Tasmania. This guide is to help you understand flood risk in your area. Familiarise yourself with evacuation routes or higher places that will be safer from flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thinking about what you would do in a storm or flood means you are more prepared and everyone is safer. Have an emergency plan that everyone in your household understands. There are checklists to help you think through your plan \u2013 see Get Ready for Emergencies<\/a> \u2013 A guide for individuals and households to prepare for emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check your plan regularly and test that everyone in the household understands what would need to happen in a flood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Battery powered radio and torch, spare batteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important information, such as your emergency plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n A list of emergency numbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food and water<\/p>\n\n\n\n First aid kit<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rubber or strong leather gloves<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Warm clothes, sturdy shoes or boots Regularly test batteries in radios and torches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Know your neighbours and get involved in your community. A connected community is a safer and more resilient community in an emergency and can help everyone recover better afterwards. Check that family and neighbours are safe and aware of what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep aware of what is happening around you. Check forecasts, observations and warnings regularly. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTasmanians need to prepare for flood events that may not happen often as well as the minor flooding they may have experienced.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mobile phone and phone charger
Pet food and anything else they need
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