What you can do during a storm

Published 9th March 2022

Simple things you can do during a storm to protect your family:

• Never enter or travel through floodwater
• Stay indoors, clear of windows
• Stay clear of creeks, drains, causeways, gutters, streams, fallen trees, power lines and damaged buildings
• If driving, put your hazard lights on and pull over to the side of the road keeping clear of drains, causeways, streams, creeks, trees and power lines
• If outdoors, seek secure shelter away from drains, causeways, streams, creeks, trees and power lines
• Listen to your local radio station and other media for information, updates and advice

Do you require emergency assistance?

For emergency assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500

Find out when and how to call NSW SES

Source:
NSW State Emergency Service, 2022, NSW SES (https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/stormsafe/simple-things-you-can-do/during-a-storm/)