Did you know that floods are one of the most damaging disasters for our state’s economy?
The SA State Emergency Service has partnered with us on Day 26 of 30Days30WaysAUS to share their flood preparation tips.
🏘️ Know your local area - is there a history of flooding?
🗺️ Learn where to go for safety and the safest routes.
📱 Keep a list of emergency contacts handy.
🔦 Pack an emergency kit, including a battery-powered radio, torch, and spare batteries.
📃 Check that your insurance policy is current and covers you for flood damage.
📱 Call 132 500 for emergency SES flood assistance.
For flood preparation tips, visit: www.ses.sa.gov.au/flood
Do you live in a flood-risk area? The Department for Environment and Water lists known areas across South Australia with a higher risk of flooding, including:
💧 Gawler River catchment
💧 Brown Hill and Keswick Creeks catchment
💧 Port Adelaide
💧 Lower Onkaparinga River
💧 Numbered Creeks (First to Fifth) in the River Torrens catchment
💧 Below Lock 1 on the River Murray.
But this list is not exhaustive.
To get flood-ready and find out more about flood risk, visit: Department for Environment and Water
The Bureau of Meteorology issues a Flood Watch when there’s a developing situation that could lead to flooding.
Download the BOM Weather app & set up notifications, so you know when flood watches & warnings are issued for your area.