The NSW SES is gearing up for more bad weather in the week ahead with roughly 1000 people still intermittently isolated on the Mid North Coast.
NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns said that volunteers have been working with local communities to ensure that they have the supplies they need.
"These people are resilient and flood-aware. We have been working with them over the past few days to ensure that they have all the supplies that they need," said Mr Kearns.
The NSW SES stands ready to help should heavy rain cause already full rivers and creeks to overflow around the Hunter and Mid North Coast. Flood Watch Bulletins have been issued for both Mid North Coast and Hunter District Rivers.
Based on the prediction by the Bureau of Meteorology, low-lying areas next to water courses might be inundated, minor roads closed, and low-level bridges submerged.
"We're also looking at possible flooding in urban areas including some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths," said Mr Kearns.
A storm smashed into Broken Hill and Parkes on Saturday afternoon, flooding homes and roads as well as a motel and the local Woolworths. NSW SES Flood Rescue Technicians also saved four drivers from floodwater in the past four days, prompting another reminder for drivers to avoid flooded roads.
"Just 15cm of water can start to float a small car," said Mr Kearns.
"With many people coming back from holidays and driving down roads that they may not be familiar with; we're asking the community to play it safe."
"Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater."
