NSW SES Evacuation Warning - Stuarts Point
Published on 30 March 2022
NSW SES Evacuation Warning for Stuarts Point Community
Issued at: 4pm Wednesday 30 March
NSW SES is advising residents in Stuarts Point to prepare for possible evacuation due to possible contaminated floodwater and rising groundwater levels.
Some septic systems in Stuarts Point may discharge into yards due to rises in the groundwater caused by the recent weather event.
NSW Heath has confirmed the septic discharge contains faecal matter and bacteria and is a public health risk to people who may come into contact with the water.
Residents in the following streets of Stuarts Point and surrounds need to prepare for possible evacuation, should the current situation deteriorate further:
• Ocean Avenue
• First Avenue
• Second Avenue
• Third Avenue
• Fifth Avenue
• Sixth Avenue
• Seventh Avenue
• Ninth Avenue
• Low lying areas at Fishermans Reach and Grassy Head
Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate if you are instructed to do so.
An Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSW SES if evacuations are required.
Where to go if evacuation is required
Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements.
If you are unable to stay with family or friends, an Evacuation Centre will be established at:
Stuarts Point Convention Centre
250 Grassy Head Road
Grassy Head
If you are currently in self-isolation due to COVID-19, contact the Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 before leaving your home, where possible.
What you need to do
Simple things you can do now:
• Do not drive, ride or walk through flood water
• Where onsite sewerage management systems are compromised you are strongly advised to use public toilets and showers at the Stuarts Point sportsfields, Stuarts Point Foreshore, Stuarts Point Holiday Park (attend reception for access) and Grassy Head Holiday Park (attend reception for access)
• Reduce wastewater loading on onsite sewage management systems as far as practicable • Monitor emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Facebook Page and Bureau of Meteorology website
• Lift moveable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top
• If advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, do so without delay
• Secure outside belongings and, before leaving, turn off the power, water and take essential medicines and clothes with you
• Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
• Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
• Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible
For more information
• Check Kempsey Shire Council's flood updates at www.ksc.pub/flood or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KempseyShireCouncil
• For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station
• Follow NSW SES on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
• Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 13 25 00.
In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.