During a flood
If you need to evacuate
You may be asked to evacuate, but if you plan to leave before that - tell the police or State and Territory Emergency Service and your neighbours. In either case, you should take these actions:
• Firstly, pack warm clothing, essential medication, valuables, personal papers, photos and mementos in waterproof bags, to be taken with your Emergency Survival Kit.
• Raise furniture, clothing and valuables onto beds, tables and into roof space (electrical items highest).
• Empty freezers and refrigerators, leaving doors open (to avoid damage or loss if they float about).
• Turn off electricity, water and gas and take your mobile phone.
• Put sandbags in the toilet bowl and over all laundry/bathroom drain-holes to prevent sewage back-flow.
• Don’t forget your pets.
• Lock your home and take the recommended evacuation routes for your area.
• Don't drive into water of unknown depth and current.