The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to predicted rising minor flooding: Chittaway Point Long Jetty Tuggerah Lakes, Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah
Monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.
What are we expecting? The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty is currently at 0.63 metres and rising, below the minor flood level. The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty may reach the minor flood level (0.90 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
What you need to do: If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate. Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel. Plan your route carefully to avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time. Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services. Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines and rivers. Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines apply. Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
Sandbags Sandbags are available from the Wyong SES Unit in Levitt St Wyong and Sunshine Reserve in Geoffrey Road, Chittaway Point. Both locations are self-fill sandbag points with Wyong also having a limited supply of prefilled bags.
