Tasmanians are being urged to continue to prepare their properties with a third storm front with strong winds and rain expected to cross the state later today.
Overnight, Tasmania SES received 10 call outs after record-breaking winds up to 143km/h were reported in Strahan and up to 100km/h at Bruny Island and Low Head.
Tasmania SES Assistant Director, Leon Smith said that Tasmanians have done a great job preparing for the weather over the weekend and should continue to do so.
“There will be a break in the weather temporarily this morning and that is the time to check your properties once again to prepare for the next front.”
“At the moment, advice from the Bureau of Meteorology means we’re expecting a series of cold fronts to cross the state today bringing more severe weather with strong and damaging winds of 50-65km/h with gusts in excess of 100k m/h likely over western and southern Tasmania, and over exposed and elevated areas.”
“There is also a severe weather warning for abnormally high tides current for low lying areas in parts of the west and south-east.”
Inspector Kathy Bennett said that motorists should drive to the conditions and with caution, particularly in low lying coastal areas such as South Arm, Lauderdale, the Sorell and Midway Point causeways this afternoon.
“If the weather is bad where you are and you don’t need to travel this afternoon, delay your plans”.
“As always, drive to the conditions and obey any warning signs or instructions.”
“It is also a timely reminder for boat owners who have their vessels moored or at a marina’s to ensure they are adequately secured.”
SES advises people do the following to prepare:
- 检查 http://www.bom.gov.au/ for the latest weather forecast and warnings.
- Bring children and pets indoors.
- 确保家人和邻居，特别是弱势群体，知晓预警信息并制定了应对计划。.
- Move outdoor furniture or toys to a secure place.
- Tie down loose items such as trampolines.
In the event of storms and heavy rainfall:
- Never enter or drive through floodwaters, and when driving look out for debris on roads including fallen trees and power lines
- 向 Tasman Networks 报告停电，电话 132 004
- 收听ABC广播或查看 www.ses.tas.gov.au 如需进一步的建议
- 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，请拨打 000。