Some rivers in the North are still rising as floodwaters move downstream as Tasmania’s significant flooding event continues.
While rivers are falling in the North West region, in the North floodwaters continue to make their way down the catchments and river rises are still occurring in the Meander, South Esk, and Macquarie Rivers.
Current areas of significant flooding are along the Meander between Deloraine and Hadspen.
An emergency warning to Prepare to Evacuate is current for:
- South Esk Drive and the river and between Bartley Street and the river.
SES and Police last night doorknocked the identified Hadspen residents and advised them to be prepared to evacuate if required.
Emergency Alert was been activated to directly message everyone with a mobile phone as well as landlines in the identified evacuation areas.
SES advises that if you live in these areas, you should monitor www.TasALERT.com.au
for updates to SES flood warnings.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the South Esk and a minor flood warning for the North Esk, both contributing to the flows in the kanamaluka/River Tamar.
Locations likely to be impacted are: River edge along the lower South Esk River from Trevallyn Dam to Royal Park, and river edge along the mouth of the North Esk and up to Tailrace Park along the kanamaluka/River Tamar.
The State Emergency Service Acting Director, Leon Smith, said that floodwaters would continue to pose a threat for some time and it was expected to take several days before the floodwaters subside.
To date 53 residential, 17 businesses and 19 community facilities have been damaged by the floodwaters in the North and North West regions. Assessments are ongoing.
From midnight to 3pm on Saturday 15 October, the SES received 33 calls to 132 500, resulting in 4 Requests for Assistance. Overnight statistics are not available at the time of this release.
Road closures across impact areas due to flood and storm damage. Details of road closures are changing rapidly and details are maintained on Tasmania Police – Community Alerts website.
SES 重申警告，称驾驶条件可能很危险。一些道路和桥梁可能受到影响。请根据路况驾驶，切勿在洪水区域行驶。洪水是对安全的威胁，切勿在洪水区域行走、玩耍、骑行或驾驶。.
The Tasmania Emergency Information Service has been established to provide flood-affected communities with general information throughout this weather event. People can call 6145 5303 for the cost of a local call.
如需洪水和风暴援助，请致电 132 500；如遇危及生命的紧急情况，请致电 Triple Zero。.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has advised that the significant rain event is expected to impact the north and north-west of the state with ongoing flooding into next week.
Tasmania Police is reminding drone operators to be safe and aware of the rules surrounding the use of unmanned aircraft, particularly those that may restrict flying where emergency operations using aircraft are under way.
SES flood warnings are on TasALERT and should be carefully monitored.
给社区的建议：
SES 敦促人们从以下渠道获取更多信息并保持更新：
· http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/ – 获取最新的天气预报和警报。.
· www.tasalert.com – 获取当前洪水预警和建议。.
· https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/ – 以获取有关如何准备以及制定洪水和疏散计划的建议。.
· https://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/ – 道路封闭
遇上大雨和洪水时：
· 检查家人和邻居，特别是体弱者，是否已知晓并已制定好计划。.
密切看管儿童。.
尽量减少不必要的出行。.
切勿驶入或穿过洪水，驾车时请注意路面上的碎片，包括倒下的树木和电线。.
管理宠物和牲畜。.
· 做好应对山洪暴发的准备。.
做好停电的准备。.
· 收听ABC广播电台。.
如需协助：
· 塔斯马尼亚州洪水影响社区应急信息服务，在本次天气事件期间，通过 6145 5303 提供一般信息，通话费用按本地电话收费。.
· 拨打 132 500 联系 SES，获取洪水和风暴相关的紧急援助。.
· 在危及生命的紧急情况下，拨打 000。.