General News
11 October, 2022
ADVICE: Be prepared for flooding
Residents in the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees shires and surrounding areas must be prepared for more flash flooding likely to occur due to more rainfall predicted for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting the...
Residents in the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees shires and surrounding areas must be prepared for more flash flooding likely to occur due to more rainfall predicted for Thursday and Friday.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting the worst of the rainfall this week will happen across northern Victoria on Thursday but will start sweeping across the state from today, with flash flooding and damaging winds possible.
“Across the state over these coming days all of our river systems on and north of the dividing range are at risk so communities in and around the Wimmera River, Avoca River, Loddon River, Campaspe River... are at risk,” VICSES Chief Officer Tim Wiebusch told mediaon Tuesday.
“We’ll also see minor flooding occurring in other parts of the states which means local bikepaths, walking paths, and recreational areas are likely to be inundated over the coming days.”
The Bureau of Meteorologypredicts60 to 80mm ofrainfall in the Maryborough area tomorrow,Thursday, and 60-100 mm in Avoca.
Victorians are encouraged to make their own preparations for potential emergencies by having enough supplies on hand to last for up to 72 hours and to set up a support network with friends, family, neighbours andlocal council.
To prepare for flooding, SES recommends:
• Create an emergency plan, including packing an emergency kit with items like torches, water, mobile phone, medication, waterproof clothing, pet essentials, and basic food staples.
• Prepare sandbags — sandbags will not stop water completely, but can reduce the amount of water entering your home. During low-level flooding, sandbags placed in the right locations around your home can reduce the impact of flooding.
“Our emergency services are ready — we need Victorians to be ready too. Create an emergency plan, keep updated with the latest advice and make sure you’ve got a support network to keep safe,” Premier Daniel Andrews said.
STAY UP-TO-DATE
• Stay up-to-date with flood warnings at www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond or download the VicEmergency app. You can also call the VicEmergency hotline on1800 226 226.
- To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Serviceon 131 450and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Serviceon 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
• For flood preparation and advice visit the Victoria SES website at www.ses.vic.gov.au
• Check weather updates atwww.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/maryborough.shtml
• Regular updates on flood conditions, advice and road closures will be provided viaFacebook pages including:
VICSES Maryborough Unitwww.facebook.com/SESMaryboroughVIC/
The Maryborough District Advertiserwww.facebook.com/MaryboroughAddy
The Carisbrook Mercurywww.facebook.com/TheCarisbrookMercury
Central Goldfields Shire Councilwww.facebook.com/centralgoldfields
Pyrenees Shire Councilwww.facebook.com/pyreneessc
Eyewatch Goldfields Police Service Areawww.facebook.com/eyewatchgoldfields
Goldfields FMwww.facebook.com/groups/861097990694050/user/100063507165495/
Maryborough Victoria Emergency Watch (community forum)www.facebook.com/groups/861097990694050
• Call VICSES if you need assistance on 132 500, or Triple Zero (000) if you are in immediate danger.