Current information: 12:30pm, Tuesday 8 March 2022
NSW SES is directing residents and businesses within low lying areas of Sussex Inlet and St Georges Basin to to evacuate the following areas by Midday, Tuesday 8 March:
Sussex Inlet
- River Road
- Cater Crescent
- Banksia Street
- Fairview Crescent
- Nielson Lane
- Wunda Avenue
- Jacobs Drive
- Poole Avenue
- Ellmoos Avenue
- Sussex Inlet Road
Sanctuary Point
- The Park Drive
- Mountains Street
- Larmer Avenue
- The eastern side of Fairway Drive
- Walmer Avenue
- Sanctuary Point Road
Old Erowal Bay
- Page Street
- McGowen Street
- Prentice Avenue
St Georges Basin
- Island Point Road
- Graham Avenue
- Loralyn Avenue
Predictions provided by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) identify water levels will reach a height that will impact properties on the streets named above. However, other impacts may also be seen with the influence of wave and wind action. Residents within this area not identified above should remain alert.
- Residents should relocate personal possessions to a safe place.
- By midday, leave the danger area and move to safety.
Why are people being directed to evacuate?
Once floodwater enters St Georges Basin, properties will be flooded above flood level, road access will be lost, sewerage lines and power to the area may also be lost. If you remain in the area after midday, you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
Where to go?
Local evacuation centres are NOW OPEN to assist you during the floods. These are located at:
- Bomaderry Bowling Club, 154 Meroo Road, BOMBADERRY.
- Sussex Inlet Bowling Club, St Georges Avenue, SUSSEX INLET.
If you have already evacuated your home, please register your location to let people know you are safe.
Simple things you can do now:
- Lift personal possessions and important items above the predicted flood height of 1.8 metres.
- Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
- Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted road access.
Stay up-to-date:
Visit the NSW SES website for full evacuation orders.
