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Get help safely

If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services first. Give your location, number of people, and any injuries.

What do you need?

Tell responders where you are

Call 100 or 1149 for fastest response. Keep this short if sending by phone.

1

Your location

Ward, landmark, road, or map pin.

2

People at risk

Number of people, children, older adults, or injuries.

3

Safe contact

Your phone number and safest way to reach you.

Call rescue coordination · 1149

Find an open place

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Only use a place after checking access and current local instructions. Never cross moving floodwater.

Stay safe

Move to higher ground.

Avoid downed wires and flooded buildings.

Do not walk or drive through moving water.

Follow police and local authority instructions.

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