– Liena to Latrobe and surrounds.
– Meander to Carrick and surrounds
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Mersey and Meander Rivers.
Locations likely to be impacted are:
Kimberly, Elizabeth Town, Merseylea, Sunnyside, Railton, Latrobe, Sassafras, Latrobe, Tarleton, and surrounds.
Meander, Montana, Red Hills, Deloraine, Reedy Marsh, Exton, Westbury, Selbourne, Quamby Bend, Hagley, Westwood, Carrick and surrounds.
SES advises that if you live in these areas, evacuate now if it is safe to do so.
For these areas, the evacuation centres are:
拉特羅布紀念館，吉爾伯特街170號,
Greenshed 52 Crockers Street, Railton
德洛蘭社區中心 – 2-8 Alverston Dr, Deloraine
Driving conditions may be dangerous. Some roads and bridges may be impacted. Drive to the conditions and do not drive through flood waters.
Flood waters are a risk to safety, never walk, play, ride, or drive in floodwater.
If you live in the alert area and/or near the Mersey river, SES advises that if you have a flood emergency plan, use it now. If it is safe to do so, leave now and go to the home of a family member or friend who are in a safe location or an evacuation centre.
Let your family or friends know when you are leaving and when you expect to arrive.
· Take pets with you.
· Take your emergency kit (medicine, prescriptions, important documents)
· Turn off electricity at the switchboard before leaving your property.
If it is not safe to leave, call SES on 132 500 for advice and assistance.
For flood updates, visit TasALERT.com or listen to ABC Local Radio.
Emergency – Prepare to Evacuate warnings remain in place for Redwater Creek covering Railton and surrounds as well as Mersey River covering Liena to Latrobe township.
Evacuation Centres have been opened at:
• Railton Green Hall – 52 Crocker Street, Railton
• Latrobe Memorial Hall – 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe
• Ulverstone Recreation Centre – 2 Flora St, Ulverstone
• Deloraine Community Centre – 2-8 Alverston Dr, Deloraine
“The Tasmania Emergency Information Service has also 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.
如需水災和風暴援助，請撥打 132 500；如遇危及生命之緊急情況，請撥打 Triple Zero。.
Emergency services are well prepared, with a State Operations Centre and two Regional Operations Centres stood up to monitor, prepare and respond to the weather event.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has advised that this a significant rain event that will continue to impact the north and north-west of the state until early Friday morning with ongoing flooding into next week.
Flood Watch and Act – Prepare Now warnings are also in place for the following rivers and creeks:
· Penguin Creek
· Emu River
· Cam River
· Liffey River
· Macquarie River
· Lake River
· Forth River
· Western Creek, Dampers Creek, Mole Creek and Lobster Rivulet
· Leven River
· North Esk River.
給社群的建議：
SES 敦促民眾尋求更多資訊並隨時掌握以下來源的最新資訊：
· http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/ – 以獲取最新天氣預報與警報。.
· www.tasalert.com – 以獲取目前的洪水警告和建議。.
· https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/ – 尋求有關如何準備以及制定洪水和撤離計畫的建議。.
· https://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/ – 關於道路封閉
如遇傾盆大雨及洪水：
· Check that family and neighbours, especially those who are vulnerable, are aware and have a plan in place.
· Supervise children closely.
· Minimise unnecessary travel.
· Never enter or drive through floodwaters, and when driving look out for debris on roads including fallen trees and power lines.
· Manage pets and livestock.
· Be prepared for flash-flooding.
· Be prepared for power outages.
· Listen to the ABC radio.
如需協助：
· 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.
· Call SES on 132 500 for flood and storm-related emergency assistance.
· Dial Triple Zero (000) in a life-threatening emergency.
Date: 13 October 2022 Contact: 媒體與傳播 Phone: 61732424