Authorised By:  Incident Controller, Graeme Craig.

Flood waters from Southern Queensland and North Western NSW are extending along on the Barwon River System.

As a result of major flooding predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology, the State Emergency Service recommends, community members of North Brewarrina (The Billabong) should prepare to evacuate if instructed to do so.

Community members should monitor the situation and be preaped to evacuate when instructed to do so. A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the State Emergency Service if required.

Community members are encouraged to stay with family or friends outside the flood affected area. 

Before you leave you should:

·          Raise belongings by placing them on tables, beds and benches.  Put electrical items on top. You may be able to place light weight items in the roof space

·          Collect together medicines, personal and financial documents, mementos and photos and take them with you

·          If possible, check to see if your neighbours need help

·          Take your pets with you when you leave

·          Take adequate clothes, bedding and medicines

·          Turn off the electricity and gas at the main switch or at the gas bottle

·          Continue to listen to a local radio station for updates

Don’t walk ride or drive through floodwaters – this is the main cause of death and injury during floods.

For emergency assistance telephone the SES on 132 500.