In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)
Storm and Flood Assistance
At 2:54 pm The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the ACT region over the next several hours. Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall is predicted.
Additionally, there is a risk of ongoing storms through this evening into the early hours of Friday morning.
The ACT State Emergency Service advises to:
- Move your car under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Stay indoors away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as well.
- Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
- Motorist are advised to take caution while driving.
- Remember to never drive, walk, or ride through floodwater.
For assistance in a storm or flood call the ACTSES on 132 500, in a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000). Visit www.esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-ready or www.bom.gov.au for more information.
