Media release – severe weather update

日期： 15 October 2022

 While it is no longer raining heavily in the Northern and North West regions, rivers are still rising as floodwaters move downstream across the weekend.

Isolated showers are expected to continue with expected rainfall up to 10-25mm for the North and North West region.

The situation is being monitored and flood warnings will be updated as the flooding develops and peaks are forecast.

There is an Emergency Warning – Avoid flooded areas still current for:

  • Meander River (Deloraine, north of the Bass Highway only, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood, Carrick and surrounds).

SES advises that if you live in these areas, you should monitor www.tasalert.com for updates to SES flood warnings.

如果无法投靠家人和朋友，这些区域的避难中心是：

  • Deloraine Community Centre – 2-8 Alverston Drive, Deloraine
  • University of Tasmania, Newnham, off Newnham Drive.

Low numbers of people have made use of the Council managed evacuation centres.

The SES continues to monitor the Western, Dampers, Mole Creeks and Lobsters Rivulet as well as the River Ouse and Macquarie, Meander, South Esk, Hadspen, Lake, North Esk, Liffey, St Patricks, Forth and Mersey Rivers.

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 State Emergency Service Acting Director, Leon Smith, advises that “While rain has eased, floodwaters will continue to pose a threat for some time and it will take several days before the floodwaters subside.”

TasWater continues to monitor the dam at Lake Isandula, near Gawler.

  • Downstream of Lake Isandula Dam (Isandula Road, Preston Road and Gawler Road), an advice message is in place to return safely.

From midnight to 1500 hours on Friday 14 October, the SES received 193 calls to 132 500, resulting in 13 Requests for Assistance. Overnight statistics are not available at the time of this release.

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 this a significant rain event and it is expected to impact the north and north-west of the state with ongoing flooding into next week.

Tasmania Police are 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：

遇上大雨和洪水时：

  • Check that family and neighbours, especially those who are vulnerable, are aware and have a plan in place.
  • 密切监视儿童。.
  • Minimise unnecessary travel.
  • Never enter or drive through floodwaters, and when driving look out for debris on roads including fallen trees and power lines.
  • 管理宠物和牲畜。.
  • Be prepared for flash-flooding.
  • Be prepared for power outages.
  • Listen to the ABC radio.

如需协助：

  • Tasmania Emergency Information Service for flood-affected communities with general information throughout this weather event on 6145 5303 for the cost of a local call.
  • 请致电 132 500 联系 SES，获取与洪水和风暴相关的紧急援助。.
  • 在危及生命的紧急情况下，请拨打零零零（000）。.

A press conference updating the situation will be held at the Emergency Management Centre ground floor media room, 70 Collins St, at 11.30am today, 15 October.