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The SES is recommending evacuation for Tumbulgum and Surrounding Areas.

Tumbulgam and surrounding areas have been advised by the SES to evacuate now. 

‘Once floodwater passes 2.0 metres on the Tumbulgum Gauge, final access route from Tumbulgum will be closed,’ state the SES in their warning. 

They are directing people within Tumbulgum and surrounding areas to evacuate the high danger area via the Terrnanora Road.

‘Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements,’ state teh SES.

‘If you are unable to, an evacuation centre has been set up at the following: The Salvation Army Tweed Centre, Cnr Leisure &, Woodlands Dr, Banora Point.’

It is recommended that low lying properties:

Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height

Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.

Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.

Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.

For more information:

For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station

Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au

Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/

Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au

Tweed Shire Council Emergency Dashboard https://emergency.tweed.nsw.gov.au/

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