NSW | 9 Feb 2012
The Bureau of Meteorology has revised upwards the heights for the Barwon and Darling Rivers. This revision is likely to increase isolation times along parts of these rivers and areas not previously threatened may become cut off. In some locations isolation may be over one month or more in duration.
The heights and the expected arrival time of the peak are available from the BoM website.
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN36634.html
People living and working along the Barwon and Darling Rivers should consider now how these revised flood heights will affect them and act accordingly. If isolation is likely stock up on food, fuel, medicine and other essential items. Do not forget livestock and pets. Lift pumps and relocate livestock and equipment to higher ground. Consider prior to isolation undertaking essential business that you cannot do online such as banking, medical appointments and other errands.
If you are isolated and need resupply, call the NSW SES on 132 500. IN a life-threatening emergency call 000 immediately.
