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 https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and…/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.
- Stay up to date with the latest warnings at https://emergency.vic.gov.au
