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Floods can cause enormous damage very quickly. They can cut off communication and transport options and they can happen anywhere in Australia.
In an emergency, the situation can change rapidly. So, before a flood arrives, it's important to:
Ask questions about flooding in your neighborhood. Your local SES and council are good places to start.
Before floods threaten your area, learn how the Total Flood Warning System works and familiarise yourself with these important terms:
If your local area has a history of flooding you should prepare a flood action plan. The plan should include an evacuation plan and a flood preparation checklist.
Key points of information for each State and Territory are: