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With wild weather hitting Moorabool yet again, VICSES have issued a timely reminder to be prepared for flooding, with the \u2018Bag It, Block It, Lift It and Leave\u2019 campaign.<\/p>\n

You can \u2018bag it\u2019 by laying sandbags where water enters the home, \u2018block it\u2019 by covering your toilet, drains and doorways to prevent backflow, and \u2018lift it\u2019 by putting valuables onto higher areas such as tables, and \u2018leaving\u2019 to a safer place on higher ground.<\/p>\n

If you are driving in a flooded area, never enter floodwater. A car can float on just 15 centimetres of flowing water \u2013 the height of an average pen.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t emphasise enough that people need to be alert to the conditions on the road. We\u2019re appealing to people to take heed, and never drive through floodwaters. It could be the last decision you make,\u201d SES Chief Officer of Operations Tim Wiebusch said.<\/p>\n

If you evacuate, bring pets, your mobile phone, spare clothes, a face mask, and any medication you need. Before leaving, turn off your gas and electricity, and check for any road closures that may affect you.<\/p>\n

You can monitor weather forecasts at bom.gov.au, and view warnings through the VicEmergency app, website, and hotline (1800 226 226).<\/p>\n

To read the full story – Simply click on the following link<\/p>\n

https:\/\/issuu.com\/themooraboolnews\/docs\/mn_2021-11-16\/14<\/a><\/p>\n

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With wild weather hitting Moorabool yet again, VICSES have issued a timely reminder to be prepared for flooding, with the \u2018Bag It, Block It, Lift It and Leave\u2019 campaign. You can \u2018bag it\u2019 by laying sandbags where water enters the home, \u2018block it\u2019 by covering your toilet, drains and doorways to prevent backflow, and \u2018lift […]<\/p>\n

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