2 severe weather - Stay indoors
ISSUED
NEXT UPDATE
NSW State Emergency Service
Watch and Act
Stay indoors
NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to damaging winds:
- 2
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.
What are we expecting?
2
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do:
- Move or stay indoors clear of windows, bringing children and pets with you.
- If you must travel, consider the consequences of road conditions and closures and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Use stairs instead of lifts in severe weather. You may become trapped if the power goes out.
- If your roof or balcony is struck by a fallen tree/branch or other large debris - stay clear and remain indoors if you can. It may have been structurally weakened, even if there is no obvious damage.
- Have your emergency kit and grab and go bag handy in case you lose power.
- If caught outdoors, shelter under sturdy cover away from lightning, hail, falling branches.
- Stay clear of fallen trees, power lines and damaged buildings.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Check your local media outlets such as radio, television and printed news for information, or visit Find a Station - NSW to find a local radio station.
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at ses.nsw.gov.au
- Check the latest weather and warnings at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at Transport NSW Travel Alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Find more information on power outages at Power Outages - What to do
- For information on mental health services and support contact the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or visit the NSW Health website
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
Accessibility
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:
- To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.