The Buloke Shire Council is preparing for possible flooding this weekend.
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In preparing for heavy rain and thunderstorms, boards were removed from Charlton Weir and a generator has been set up at Charlton Hall, where the recovery centre will be activated if required.
Sand has been delivered to depots to help with sandbagging, and a sandbag machine was tested in Charlton today.
In Donald, soil has been stockpiled at Camp Street to manage gaps in the Donald levee.
Wycheproof saw drainage works completed in Jubilee Street.
Across the shire, council has moved machinery into place, organised signs and sought the availability of earthmoving contractors and scheduled staff over the weekend.
Council will be working with the SES to provide residents with information over the weekend.
Residents should monitor council’s social media accounts for updates. These include:
- Buloke Shire Council’s website: www.buloke.vic.gov.au
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/Buloke-Shire-Council
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BulokeShire
To read the Buloke Shire’s Municipal Flood Emergency Plan visit www.buloke.vic.gov.au/buloke-flood-emergency-plan
Council and the SES advise residents to:
- Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
- Never allow children to play in floodwater,
- Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
- Keep well clear of fallen power lines
- Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
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