Port Stephens and surrounds emergency updates and news

29/02/2020

26/02/2020

Possible corona virus case neer Raymond terrace

Crews from nsw ambulance have transported a man from a cafe suspected to have coronavirus

The man was transported from the cafe near Raymond terrace to John hunter hospital

He is awaiting test results to confirm the case

12/02/2020

08/02/2020

Fyi

What is happening?

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a MODERATE flood warning for the Manning River and a

Minor flood warning for the Gloucester River.

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAREE AROUND NOON SUNDAY, MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT GLOUCESTER AND WINGHAM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Manning River catchment in the last 16 hours. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours which may cause further river level rises.

A Severe Weather Warning is current for Very Heavy Rainfall, Abnormally High Tides, Damaging Surf and Damaging Winds for many districts including the Mid North Coast.

What we are expecting:
Gloucester River:
Minor flooding is expected along the Gloucester River.
The Gloucester River at Gloucester is expected to reach the minor flood level (4.30 m) around 04:00 am Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Manning River:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Manning River.
Data for the Wingham Water Level gauge is currently unavailable. The Manning River at Wingham is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.90 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Manning River at Taree is expected to exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) around 08:00 am Sunday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (2.40 m) around midday Sunday.

At Wingham and surrounding areas flood waters may start to impact low lying roads and bridges including:
* Bight Bridge between Tinonee and Wingham closes

At Taree and surrounding areas flood waters may start to impact low lying roads and bridges including:
* Possible isolation of Glenthorne and Manning Point
* Low lying foreshore areas in central Taree, Taree Estate, Glenthorne, Dumaresq Island and Pampoolah start to flood
* Possible road closures on the Lower Manning at Tea Tree Lane, Cowens Lane and Polsons Lane
* Should river heights continue to rise residents of Manning Point, Oxley and Mitchells Island need to consider the impact of potential isolation.
* Flooding of River Street and roads on Dumaresq Island begins
* Inundation of low lying areas of Cundletown begins

What you need to do:
Communities in and around Wingham need to closely monitor the situation and plan ahead around possible road closures and inundation of low lying areas.

People in low lying parts of Wingham Peninsular should prepare for possible evacuation.
• Refraining from driving or walking through flood water
• The impact of possible road closures and flood isolation on work, family and educational commitments
• Monitoring emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Mid North Coast page and Bureau of Meteorology website
• If your property is at risk of inundation, please raise moveable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top
• If you live in a low-lying area and are advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so
• Securing outside belongings and before leaving; turn off the power, water and take essential medicines and clothes with you

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.

Latest River Heights for the Manning River can be checked on the www.bom.nsw.gov.au/warnings

For more information:
• Road information, for local roads contact Council or log onto
http://midnorthcoast.myroadinfo.com.au
• Road information on State Government managed roads go to the Live Traffic NSW website at
http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au
• Rural animal and livestock assistance contact your Local Land Services Office
• You can find more information on the weather in the catchments of the Manning River from the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au

The next bulletin will be issued by 8:00am on Sunday 09 February 2020

08/02/2020

⚠️ 🌧 HEAVY RAIN, DANGEROUS FLASH FLOODING
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Heads up to residents in the Hunter district, heavy rain is now moving south from the Mid North Coast. This band of rain has delivered over 100mm in the space of a few hours for multiple locations.

This could lead to dangerous flash flooding. If you require emergency help, call the on 132 500. www.ses.nsw.gov.au

26/01/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

***Severe Thunderstorm Warning***

for HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS

Large parts of the Hunter included although not every location will be under the storm.
Slow moving thunderstorms in central and northeastern parts of the state.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.

26/01/2020

20/01/2020

18/01/2020

New South Wales RFS boss Shane Fitzsimmons appeared on Sunrise to set the record straight amidst claims that it's all the Greens fault for a reduction in hazard reduction burns.

18/01/2020

⚠️ ⛈ FURTHER STORMS AND RAIN

Thunderstorms are again possible over a broad area of the state today.

Heavy rainfall that leads to flash flooding is possible over the Northern ranges, slopes and coast as well as the and Metropolitan coastal fringe with a higher risk about the and districts.

Large hail, heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts are also a slight risk over parts of the in the afternoon and early evening.

If you require emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. www.ses.nsw.gov.au

17/01/2020

There has been a serious motor vehicle accident on the Bucketts Way at 12 Mile Creek.
Multiple emergency services are on scene, please avoid the area and allow extra travel time.

16/01/2020

RAIN

70mm recorded across the bay what did you get ?

10/01/2020

One mile fire has been down graded to advice

10/01/2020

Watch and Act: Melaleuca Av, One Mile (Port Stephens) A bush fire is burning in bushland north of One Mile Beach. Fire is in between Eucalyptus Dr & Gan Gan Rd and is being pushed in a northerly direction under southerly winds.

10/01/2020

NSW RFS have upgraded one mile fire to watch and act please be aware of this fire as it is being pushed by 60k winds