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Potential Storm Coming to Sydney

Storm

Heavy rainfall from slow moving thunderstorms over the Blue Mountains and Wollondilly area. Weather Situation: Slow moving severe thunderstorms are developing on a cold front ahead of an upper low pressure system. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the northwest parts of the […]

Evacuation Warning – Wisemans Ferry

Flood Warning Wisemans Ferry

NSW SES has this morning advised residents at Wisemans Ferry to be prepared to evacuate. Simple things you can do now: • Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you. • Relocate other personal possessions to a safer/higher place. • When directed to evacuate, leave as early as possible to […]

Recovery Services

Recovery Services

Service NSW are providing a one stop shop for people and businesses to access all available recovery services. People can call 13 77 88 or visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ to access the following information: Accommodation advice Relevant charitable services Mental health and wellbeing services Support for businesses Financial assistance Insurance and legal support Replacing lost ID Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsPAC

Renewed Flood Watch

Flood Watch

Renewed Flood Watch For The Hawkesbury, Colo & Macdonald Rivers From Sunday into Monday and Tuesday heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. This rainfall has the potential to cause renewed river level rises to areas already impacted by flooding. Although we are seeing a slow drop in the river […]

Mayoral Statement from Mayor Gangemi

Mayoral Statement

By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council Today(4 March 2022) Mayoral Statement, The Hills Shire braces for more flooding. Parts of Lower Portland and Wisemans Ferry have been told to evacuate, and more of our local roads and reserves are being impacted by flash flooding. The worst is far from over […]

Road Closures Update

Road Closure

Multiple roads in The Hills are currently closed due to flash flooding and large amounts of water covering roads. The following roads remain CLOSED: Blue Gum Road, Annangrove (at bridge crossing) McClymonts Road, Maraylya (at bridge crossing) Cattai Ridge Rd, Maraylya/Glenorie (at bridge crossing) 2255-2275 River Road, Leets Vale 990-1027 River Road (at Blundell’s swamp) […]

Update: The Rain Falls Won’t be as Heavy

Rain Falls

STATUS UPDATE 4: More confirmation from the BOM that we look to have dodged a bullet today (3 March 2022). Their latest flood warning confirms that rain falls won’t be as heavy as predicted in the catchment and basin. As can be seen in the radar image, the southern part of the system is breaking […]

Cafe Sasanqua is Open Now

Cafe Sasanqua

Cafe Sasanqua is open today(3 March 2022). Cattai Ridge Road is open from Old Northern Road. However, the Cattai Ridge Road bridge is closed. Cattai Ridge Road is open from Old Northern Road. However, the Cattai Ridge Road bridge is closed. Cattai Ridge Road is open from Old Northern Road. However, the Cattai Ridge Road […]

Evacuation Centres

Evacuation Centres

The following locations are now OPEN and operating as Evacuation Centres. Richmond Club at 6 East Market Street, Richmond Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle Street Castle Hill Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St, Penrith Castle Hill Showground is open as an animal and livestock evacuation centre. Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands has helped set up the Centre at […]

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders

Residents and businesses within these locations below should Evacuation Orders: NSW SES Evacuation Orders– Parts of Oakville 11pm NSW SES Evacuation Order – Pitt Town Bottoms 11pm NSW SES Evacuation Order – Parts of Pitt Town 11pm NSW SES Evacuation Order – Parts of Sackville North 11pm NSW SES Parts of Pitt Town (around Percy’s […]