FLOOD WATCH AND ACT

This Dam Failure Watch and Act message is issued for Basket Range.

There is a high risk of a dam failure in Basket Range which may threaten you and your family's safety.

Lobethal Road between Basket Range and Ashton may be impacted. Road closures are being in put in place.

Properties may be impacted along Deep Creek from Lobethal Road towards Elborough Avenue.

What you should do:

Monitor weather conditions and warnings
Follow your Emergency Plan
Prepare your family and home for flooding
Move items of value to a safe place
If your plan is to leave, if you require time to leave or if you are not prepared, you should consider leaving now. Only leave if you are certain that the path is clear to a safer place.
For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life threatening call 000 (triple zero).

This message was issued by the State Emergency Service.

Impacts in your area:

Be aware that floodwaters may rise rapidly and are likely to be fast moving.
Never allow children to play in or near floodwater.
You should never walk, ride or drive through floodwater.

Stay informed:

Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au
Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates
Call the SA Emergency Infoline on 1800 362 361
People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency Infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)
Follow the SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)
For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au.

Message Name: Basket_Range_Dam

This message is valid from: 25/06/2023 10:30:00

The next update is expected by: 25/06/2023 13:30:00 or as the situation changes.

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