The SES has warned that:
Floodwaters may isolate the area. If you remain in the area, you may be trapped without power, water and other essential services and it may be too dangerous to rescue you.
Where to go if evacuation is required: Prepare to stay with family, friends or at accommodation outside of the flood area. If you are unable to do so, an evacuation centre location will be advertised.
Simple things you can do now:
• Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
• Relocate other personal possessions to a safer/higher place.
• When directed to evacuate, leave as early as possible to avoid congested roads.
• Prepare to take drinking water and food due to possible long travel times.
• Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.
For more information:
• Listen to your local ABC radio station,
• Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• Go to latest Weather and Warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
• Go to latest Rainfall and River heights at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.shtml
• Visit Road Closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or the LiveTraffic app or phone 131 701
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
Milperra residents preparing to evacuate
Residents and businesses within parts of Milperra (Eastern side of Henry Lawson Drive between Milperra Road and Keys Parade, Webster Street, and Maxwell Avenue) are being urged to prepare to evacuate in the next few hours.