Weather warning - heavy rainfall
Published on 11 October 2022
We experienced significant rainfall in our Shire late last week.
In response Council assisted the SES response effort through closure of roads, clearing of drains and other works to maintain public safety
More, significant rainfall is forecast for Wednesday, 12 October and Thursday, 13 October, 2022.
Residents in the north of the state are being advised to prepare and get ready – now.
In readiness for this week's predicted further heavy rainfalls Council has inspected and cleared drains in high priority areas, prepared a stockpile of sandbags to support the SES response and facilitated a community sandbag collection point for the SES to manage at the Brick Kiln Site
Council is well prepared to support the SES who will be the lead agency should major flooding occur as a result of forecast significant rainfall
Flooding is a powerful forced and it can happen with little warning.
For more flood information, including how to plan for flood visit www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/emergencies/flood
- Remember, never drive on flooded roads. It can take just 15cm of water to float a small car - that’s the height of an average pen. Driving through flood waters could be the last decision you make.
- Avoid contact with flood waters to prevent illness. Flood water may contact sewage and other contaminants.
- If you require emergency flood and storm assistance, call 132 500.
- If you need more information, you can contact the Vic Emergency hotline on 1800 226 226.
SANDBAGS
The
VICSES Maryborough Unit have a quantity of sandbags and sand for residents to fill, and take home in the lead up to the heavy rainfall that is forecast.
People are invited to attend the Maryborough SES Sand Pile, between 4.30pm and 6.30pm today, Tuesday, 11 October.
Vehicles will be permitted to enter one at a time under SES supervision, with people permitted to fill and take up to 12 bags per vehicle.
People are to note that due to availability of SES Volunteers, sandbags will be required to be filled with sand by people themselves, guidance will be available and assistance will be offered to the elderly and disabled.
Members will also be available to provide advice and guidance on what to do in the event of flood and storms.
The SES Maryborough Sand Pile is located at the end of Brick Kiln Road, Flagstaff.