Issued Thursday (Oct. 13) at 7:18 PM.

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Seymour. If you live, work or are holidaying in this area, you should Evacuate Immediately.

Floodwaters are rapidly rising.
If you are located in the area bounded by the Goulburn River to Redbank Rd; along the Goulburn Valley Hwy to Whiteheads Creek up to the railway line and along to the bridge crossing the river to the south, it is recommended you Evacuate Immediately.

If you are located in low-lying areas around the Goulburn Valley Hwy/Redbank Rd area, it is recommended you Evacuate Immediately.
What you should do:

Travel to a safe location. Options include:
The relief centre that has been opened at Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre, Chittick Park.
Family or friends’ homes located in a safe location, away from flooding.
The safest evacuation route is by Anzac Ave, Seymour.

When you leave, remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications.

Floodwater is dangerous – never enter floodwater.

If you are travelling by car:
Do not drive through floodwater.
Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded.
Be aware of driving hazards, such as mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater.

If you stay:
If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you.
Stay inside and be aware of changing conditions.
If floodwater comes inside, move to a higher point such as a kitchen bench or second story.
Follow your emergency plan, if you have one.
Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so.

This warning is current to 13 October 2022, 10.00pm. If you do not evacuate before this time, your property may be isolated or inundated with water and it may be too late to leave.

You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings. Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency.

For emergency assistance from the SES, call 132 500.
Impacts in your area:
Flooding above floor level of a single-story home is likely to occur.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 13/10/2022 10:00 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline – freecall 1800 226 226
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter (#vicfloods)
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.