If you’re isolated by floodwater, contact the SES on 132 500.

• Keep listening to your local radio for updates.
• Check TasALERT for SES Flood Warnings
• Check that family and neighbours are safe and aware of what’s happening.
• Place important papers, photos, identification and valuables into your emergency kit.
• Be aware the home could be a refuge for snakes, spiders and vermin.
• Bring pets inside and prepare them for evacuation.
• Secure objects that are likely to float and cause damage.
• Securely stack furniture and possessions on benches and tables, placing electrical items on top.
• Place waste containers, chemicals and poisons well above the predicted water level.
• Block toilets and drains with sandbags to prevent sewerage backflow.

If you’re advised to evacuate:

• Follow all instructions given by authorities.
• Take the emergency kit.
• Take your pets with you. Put them on leads or in pet containers. Dogs should be muzzled.
• Turn off electricity, gas and water at the mains. Secure gas bottles and any other items that could float.
• Stay with others from home during the evacuation.
• Proceed to an evacuation centre if told to do so. If not, shelter at a friend or relative’s place on higher ground away from the flood.
• Let others know wherever you go.

More information

• Be ready for storms and floods – visual guide
• Home Emergency Plan
• Primary Industry Flood Readiness Toolkit
• Business Tasmania resources on risk management,  emergency preparedness and recovery