The SES has issued a Dam Failure Emergency Warning message for Echunga, with residents told to prepare for flooding.
The alert has confirmed a dam is failing, threatening the safety of residents in the area.
The message advised following emergency plans, prepare for flooding and to relocate to a safe location if the path is clear.
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport said all roads into Echunga are currently closed including Aldgate-Strathalbyn Road, Echunga Road, Echunga Road at Aldgate-Strathalbyn Road, Battunga Road at Meadows at Strathalbyn Road at Sophia Street and Churchill Road at Old Mount Barker Road.
The dam is 500m away from the Echunga township so residents are encouraged by the SES to:
- Follow your Emergency Plan
- Prepare your family and home for flooding in your area
- 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).
- Relocate to the home of family or friends outside the warning area or to the safer place at the Echunga Football Club
Impacts in your area:
- Be aware that floodwaters may rise rapidly and are likely to be fast moving.
- Do not let children to play in or near floodwater or drains.
- Do not 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.
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