Aged care operators in NSW’s New England and North West regions are stocking up on supplies as several inland river systems already experience moderate to major flooding due to constant rain.
Whiddon’s 31-room residential care home in Wee Waa was cut off after the Namoi River broke its banks.
“It is stable for now. You just don’t know what is around the corner,” said Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis.
“With flood waters rising I can’t emphasise enough how amazing our people are and the level of commitment, resilience and professionalism they have shown. This goes well beyond any job description and reinforces just how fortunate we are to have such incredible people doing everything they can for the communities that we serve.”
New England NSW SES said the Namoi, Peel, Gwydir and Severn river catchments may experience renewed river rises as a result of the forecast rainfall.
“NSW river catchments remain saturated, with most major dams at or near capacity. Any further rainfall is likely to lead to flash flooding developing very quickly resulting in road closures without warning,” said the SES on Facebook.
