Evacuation orders have been issued for North Moree, Yarraman, Gwydirfield, Bendygleet and also Pallamallawalla.

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As a result of ongoing heavy rainfall, Gwydir River flooding, and the likely failure of the Pallamallawa levee, the State Emergency Service orders that residents within Pallamallawa are to be evacuated.

This evacuation will be carried by helicopters.

Residents should monitor the situation by listening to ABC radio station and be prepared to evacuate if instructed to do so.

An evacuation centres will be established in Moree where you can obtain temporary accommodation and other help.

❏ As a result of ongoing heavy rainfall the predicted flood level by the Bureau of Meteorology on the Mehi River at Moree will exceed 9.5 metres around 3pm Thursday afternoon with major flooding, and peak near 10.3 metres around 9am tomorrow morning. Businesses should also prepare for inundation of the main street.

The State Emergency Service is directing residents within the nominated areas to evacuate to South Moree within the next 6 hours. The Geoffrey Hunter Bridge on Frome Street in Moree is expected to be cut this afternoon.

Do not delay your evacuation. Roads will be congested or closed. You could become trapped and need rescue.

Remaining in flooded areas is dangerous and may place your life at risk.

In the first instance go to friends or relatives. Alternatively, a registration centre will be established at the Moree Town Hall, Balo Street from where you will be directed to evacuation centre will be established at the PCYC in South Moree, where temporary accommodation and other help will be provided.

If you don’t have a car, buses may operate where possible on normal routes.

Special transport may also be provided on request if necessary at the registration point.

As you evacuate you should:

• Take your important documents, mementos and photos

• Take your spare clothing and medicines

• If possible, check to see if your neighbours need help

• Turn off the electricity and gas

• Don’t walk ride or drive through floodwater

• Continue to listen to a local radio station for updates

For emergency assistance telephone the SES on 132500

SES web site: www.ses.nsw.gov.au