The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND due to forecast cyclone related major flooding:
South Lismore and surrounds including all properties along Kyogle Road between Casino Street and Leycester Road
Low lying areas near Ostrom Street
Parts of South Lismore to the north of Hollingsworth Creek South
Lismore industrial area
All properties around Casino street and Union Street
South Lismore Airport and surrounding areas
‘Rising floodwater is making it unsafe to evacuate the area. You should immediately go inside a sturdy multi-storey building with access to upper levels, higher natural ground such as a hill, onto the roof of a sturdy building. Do not enter the roof cavity as you may become trapped.. Move as high above ground as possible. You may now be trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you,’ said an SES spokesperson.
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