Updated Emergency Warning – Iraak

Emergency Warning – Flood – Too Late to Leave

Issued For:	Iraak
Incident Location:	Iraak
Incident Name:	RiverineFlood_LoddonMallee_Murray
Issued:	16/11/2022 08:14 PM
Next Update Expected:	17/11/2022 05:30 PM

• An Evacuation Warning remains current, but it is now too late to leave as Rudds Road is closed. 

It is now too late to leave for people in Iraak. If you have not evacuated, you should shelter in the highest location possible.

What you should do: 

If you have not already evacuated: 

• Stay where you are and shelter in the highest location possible. 
• Be aware that you may be isolated by floodwater for a significant amount of time. 
• Check you have enough food, drinking water and medications – if you do not, phone Triple Zero (000) for assistance. 
• Floodwater is toxic – never play or swim in floodwater.

If you have already evacuated: 

• Do not return to your home until a Safe to Return notification is issued. 
• You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings. 

Floodwater is dangerous – never enter floodwater. 

Impacts in your area: 

• Flood levels remain above that of a single-story home. 
• You may lose services including power, water, sewerage and telephone due to flooding.
• Snakes, spiders and rats may try to find shelter in your home, even if raised.

This message was issued by State Emergency Service. 

The next update is expected by 17/11/2022 05:30 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) 
• Stay tuned to River 1467 

 

https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-Directory

https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

 

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