The State Emergency Service (SES) is continuing to make sandbags available today (Thursday 27 October), free of charge, to manage the growing flooding situation in the Riverland.
Residents will be able to collect sandbags from the distribution locations listed below:
| Location | Address | Opening Time | Closing Time | Sand available | Help available |
| Berri SES Unit | 11 Hughes Street, Berri | 00:00 | 23:59 | No | No |
| Loxton SES Unit | 22 Armstrong Avenue, Loxton | 00:00 | 23:59 | No | No |
| Murray Bridge SES Unit | 138 Thomas Street, Murray Bridge | 00:00 | 23:59 | No | No |
| Renmark SES Unit | 129 Eighteenth Street, Renmark | 00:00 | 23:59 | No | No |
| Waikerie opposite Nippys | Ian Oliver Drive, Waikerie | 00:00 | 23:59 | No | No |
View the SES ‘Sandbagging your home’ factsheet here. The factsheet describes the correct method for filling, laying, and disposing of sandbags. An instructional video covering the same information can also be viewed here.
More than half of the Riverland region’s annual rainfall has fallen in recent days, with more heavy rains forecast towards the end of the week. Waikerie and Murray Bridge can expect dry but cloudy days for the rest of the week, but residents of Loxton and Berri need to be prepared for some wet weather. Heavy rain in Lower Light and Stockport will continue through to next week.
The South Australian State Emergency Service advises:
- It is never safe to drive through flood waters.
- Be aware that floodwaters may rise rapidly and are likely to be fast moving.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Move items of value to a safe place.
- Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.
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.
For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life threatening call 000 (triple zero).
👉 Call the River Murray Infoline on 1800 362 361 📞
— SASES (@SA_SES) October 26, 2022
Do you have any questions about the River Murray high flows event? The SASES River Murray Infoline will be open and taking calls from 9am to 5pm for the rest of this week and next. pic.twitter.com/q1XECb1zvG
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