Safety tips to stay safe in and around floodwater:

• Never drive through floodwaters
• Never swim in flooded waters
• Never ride on boogie/surf boards in floodwater
• Wherever possible, wear a lifejacket when in, on or around floodwaters
• If conducting a rescue, avoid entering water yourself
• When swimming in natural waterways after floods be aware that conditions may have changed since you last swam there
• After floods, always check the water before entry and enter slowly feet first
• If a river level rises, go to safety as quickly as possible

If you need to be rescued in a flood:

• Dial Triple Zero (000) for help
• Wait for rescue operators to arrive
• Comply with rescue operators' instructions