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• Stay away from flood affected areas

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  It is crucial for your own safety and others that no one enters a flood affected area.

  The tops of drain manholes have been lifted by flood waters, which means streets with water over them are NOT safe to walk through. For your own safety stay away.

  Due to the size of the flood, many buildings may be structurally unsound.

  We understand people want to return to their homes and businesses, but we MUST all wait until the SES gives the ALL CLEAR.

  Homes and business premises must be inspected by authorities before you return.

  There is no sewage in town and no water in parts of the flood-affected areas.

  Please CONSERVE water.

  This is no normal flood event, and is region wide. This means Emergency Services are extremely stretched.

  Please be patience and for your own safety, DO NOT enter flood affected areas.

• Lismore, Nimbin Water and Sewage services affected by flood

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  Residents of Lismore and Nimbin are asked to conserve water and reduce their use of sewage systems.
  
  The current flooding in Lismore and Nimbin, and associated power outages, have affected Council’s water supply and sewage systems.
  
  Residents are asked to conserve water as much as possible as we are currently unable to replenish water reservoirs. Nimbin has approx. 24hours of water supply left based on normal usage rates and residents are asked to conserve water. The Perradenya Estate has a 10-day supply.
  
  Similarly, our sewage treatment plants at South Lismore and East Lismore are not fully operational and have been severely affected by the current events. The East Lismore STP is completely inundated and repairs cannot be undertaken until floodwaters recede. The South Lismore STP is not receiving sewage as power outages mean that sewer pump stations are not operating.
  
  The patience and cooperation of residents is appreciated as we work through these challenges.

• Statement on flood by Mayor Steve Krieg

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  Lismore will face one of its most difficult periods in its history over the next few days. I want to encourage you to prioritise your safety, and the safety and wellbeing of your families during this time.
  
  Please don’t go out in the weather if you can avoid it. Many more roads than expected are now unsafe and/or closed.
  
  Please reach out to your neighbours, family and friends to check on their welfare.
  
  Unfortunately, this weather event has been far worse than predicted, with people trapped on roofs across Lismore which is stretching the limited resources of the volunteer organisation. They are trying to provide assistance to people as soon as they can.
  
  Please assist the SES and other Emergency Services by staying at home if you can and ensure you’re complying with all directions from emergency services.
  
  The Lismore City Council website Facebook page has been publishing all relevant safety announcements.
  
  The next few days, weeks and months will be challenging. But we can get through this if we work together and look out for each other.