Tasmanians are urged to prepare for widespread rainfall and flooding, forecast from tomorrow evening until Friday morning.
“Advice received from the Bureau of Meteorology today forecasts that heavy and consistent rain is likely from tomorrow evening, across Thursday, clearing Friday morning,” said Tasmania SES Acting Director, Leon Smith.
“The forecast is for steady and significant rain state-wide, and specifically intense rainfall in the north and north-west.”
Widespread minor to moderate flooding is likely from Thursday. Major flooding is possible at some locations. Localised flooding is possible in small creeks and low lying areas in locations that receive heavy rainfall.
“People are encouraged to be aware of the forecast and prepare their property before the rain arrives – this means knowing your flood risk and understanding whether your property is prone to flooding.
People should review their household emergency kit and flood emergency plan, including evacuation triggers now. Livestock and animals should be moved to higher ground, out of flood prone areas.
“With the ground being saturated in many areas of Tasmania, rivers will rise quickly over coming days,” said Mr Smith.
SES advises people to do the following:
- Check bom.gov.au for the latest weather forecast and warnings.
- Check TasALERT.com for current SES flood warnings.
- 檢查家人和鄰居，特別是弱勢群體，是否已獲悉情況並制定了應對計畫。.
- 請為突發性洪水做好準備。.
- Clear drains and gutters of debris so they flow freely.
- Have a plan for managing pets and livestock.
- 做好停電的準備。.
如遇傾盆大雨及洪水：
- Consider minimising unnecessary travel during this rain event
- 密切監督兒童。.
- 管理寵物和牲畜。.
- 切勿涉水或開車穿越洪水，開車時請注意路面上的雜物，包括倒塌的樹木和電線。.
- Report power outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
- Listen to the ABC radio
- 請致電 132 500 聯繫 SES 以獲得與洪水和風暴相關的緊急援助。.
- 在危及生命的緊急情況下，請撥打零零零（000）。.