The NSW SES advises people at Cabbage Tree Island to PREPARE TO EVACUATE due to predicted dangerous major flooding at all properties on Cabbage Tree Island.
‘You should monitor the situation and prepare to evacuate so that you can safely evacuate when instructed to do so by NSW SES. Wherever possible, you should prepare to stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements,’ said the SES.
If you are unable to find accommodation an evacuation centre has been set up at Alstonville High School, Cawley Cl, Alstonville NSW 2477.
‘If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you,’ said the SES.
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