Wollondilly SES this afternoon ordered an evacuation warning to Picton's CBD due to the ongoing weather event.
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The warning was issued at 1pm, March 23, with the SES posting on Facebook that there had been instances of children playing near the water.
"We have had reports of children playing in flood water run off and we urge parents to talk to their children to stop this behaviour," the post read.
"Children have drowned by playing in floodwater and this is an extremely dangerous activity."
The evacuation warning noted people should prepare to leave as a result of "rising flood waters".
"Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so," the notice read.
"A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSW SES if evacuation is required."
The notice said flooding of roads and sewerage lines, and loss of power, could be expected if Stonequarry Creek floodwaters began to rise.
The SES said properties could be inundated, and anyone remaining in the area after being told to evacuate may become trapped, and it could be too dangerous for an rescue.
The SES advised people to prepare by identifying a safe place to go with family and friends, staying up-to-date with information including the safest routes to leave, lifting their belongings above the predicted flood height (placing them on tables, beds and benches, with electrical items on top), gathering pets and essential items (including clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables), and sharing information with their friends and family.
Stonequarry Creek Bridge on Argyle Street, Picton has been closed due to the rising water.
Rapid Relief Team today widened their sandbag operation to include flood-affected residents in Wollondilly, alongside their current efforts in Penrith and Windsor, which have been severely hampered by flooding.
RRT director Alistair Dent said the organisation encouraged locals who couldn't access drive-through stations to register for support online and have sandbags delivered.
"We recognise not everyone has access to a vehicle or they might be sick, elderly or in a vulnerable situation due to the floods, so we have expanded our support to those that need it," he said.
RRT has created 15,885 sandbags in the past few days, using 450 tonnes of sand. Each sandbag weighs 30 kilograms.
Members of the community in Wollondilly can register for support here.
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