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Tasmanians Urged to Continue to Monitor Difficult Weather Conditions

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Tasmanians are encouraged to remain alert and well informed as severe weather is forecast to continue across the state over the coming days.

Acting SES Assistant Director Cheryl Ames said the severe weather would continue to bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing another Severe Weather Warning for damaging northwesterly and westerly winds statewide.

“Over the past 72 hours, Tasmania State Emergency Service crews have responded to 80 requests for assistance, mainly related to storm damage such as damage to roofs, water inundation through blocked gutters and downed trees or tree limbs impacting properties,” she said.

“Winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are likely to persist for another few hours, before easing for a few hours from mid-morning today.

“While our dedicated volunteer crews remain ready and available to support the community if and where further assistance is required, we’re urging all Tasmanians to continue to monitor conditions and prepare appropriately.”

There are 8 Flood Advice warnings still in place to monitor conditions for the following rivers – Macquarie Rivers, Styx River at Bruces Bridge, North Esk River – Corra Linn, Meander River, Derwent River, Huon River, Ouse River and Mersey River.

“If you have to be outdoors during the ongoing severe weather please remain aware of your surroundings, especially near trees. The ground across the state is wet as a result of recent rainfall and the ongoing windy conditions will continue to bring trees and tree limbs down. If you’re driving in these windy and wet conditions, please drive with extreme caution and never drive through water on roads – you never know what is beneath the surface and you will be putting the safety of yourself and others at risk.”

“We are tremendously proud of our SES volunteer crews who have and continue to respond to calls for assistance across the state, and thank the community for actively preparing their homes and planning ahead.”

The State Emergency Service advises that people should continue to:

  • Supervise children closely.
  • Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings.
  • Manage pets and livestock.
  • Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment.
  • Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004 but never go near fallen power lines
  • If you’re on the roads, drive to the conditions and beware of debris.
  • Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
  • Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees during a thunderstorm.

In an emergency people should always phone Triple Zero (000).

“If you need assistance from our SES volunteer crews please call 132 500,” said Ms Ames.

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