Bolto shacks near Mannum now isolated as roads close

A shack community at Mannum has been told it is now unsafe to evacuate and they should “shelter in place” as key roads are closed.

Rising flood waters have isolated the Bolto shack community near Mannum prompting an urgent alert by the State Emergency Service for people still there to shelter in place as it is now unsafe to evacuate.

The Flood Emergency Warning message for the Bolto shack community says Hunter Road near Haythorpe Reserve has been closed due to significant damage by rising flood waters.

A total road closure will be in place by the end of Sunday as it is expected a section of Hunter Road will be completely washed away.

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“The Bolto shack community is now isolated,” it states. “If you are in this area you can no longer leave by this road. It is now unsafe to evacuate the area.”

The SES advice for the community is to follow their emergency plan, notify family and friends of the plans, prepare family and pets for flooding and move to the top floor or higher ground.

“Roads will be dangerous, do not travel unless absolutely necessary,” it states. “Fully charge your mobile phone.”

It urges residents to register online with Register. Find. Reunite visit https://register.redcross.org.au/

For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life-threatening call triple-0 (triple-0).

People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677)

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