Water across Headlam Road in Moss Vale. Picture: Jackie Meyers
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast up to 200mm of rainfall in the Wingecarribee Shire over the next three days, with the bulk of the rainfall expected in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms are likely.
For information on how to prepare your property for storms and heavy rainfall, visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/.../before.../prepare-your-home/
There is currently sand and empty sandbags at the following locations:
- Wingecarribee SES LHQ, 16 Bessemer Street, Mittagong
- Moss Vale Saleyards, 205 Berrima Rd, Moss Vale
- Robertson RFS, 1 Wallangunda St, Robertson
Note:
- BYO shovel as none will be provided.
- Please do not park in front of Unit shed doors when filling and collecting sandbags.
- Please park on the gravel area in front of chain link fence or in the parking bays provided.
- Please be considerate and only take what you need.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Move your car under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
- Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003),
- Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
- Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
- After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
- Unplug computers and appliances.
- Avoid using the phone during the storm.
- Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.
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