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Weather Warnings |
We have a beautiful climate but some times it just doesn’t rain and sometimes when the rain comes down the creeks come up.
It’s always good to be prepared
The Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology provides a link to severe weather warnings current for our region by clicking
here. weather warnings
and provides a rainfall radar loop updated each 10 minutes
here. rainfall radar
Rainfall and river conditions are available
here. river conditions
The SES website. Provides flood and storm safety information
here. State Emergency Service
and the family emergency kit
here. emergency kit
For information on how to prepare your family and home for floods and storms call 1800 201 000. For assistance during flood & storm emergencies call the SES on 13 2500 or contact your most local SES office
- Ballina 6686 3725
- Byron Bay 6684 3444
- Lismore 6621 9400
ABC Local Radio will keep you up to date with warnings when required on 94.5FM Richmond/Tweed.
Fire season for the North Coast of NSW is usually in spring. But can extend into summer if our wet season is late.
The Bureau of Meteorology provides warnings for bushfire weather warnings on the same warning page mentioned above
here. weather warnings
They also provide more general information on bush fires
here. bush fires
The NSW Rural Fire Service provides details on hazard reduction
here. hazard reduction
Your local Rural Fire Service should be contacted before lighting any fires.
If you are fighting a fire or preparing for fire you need to cover all bare skin with non-flammable clothing (cotton or wool is good). You'll also need sturdy work boots wide brimmed or hardhat, goggles and gloves.
If you are caught the safest place is inside a building away from heat, hot air and flames. A fire will usually pass in a few minutes. If you are unable to get inside a house being inside a car is better than being in the open.
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