The State Emergency Service have issued a Dam Failure Watch and Act message for Echunga

There is a high risk of a dam failure in Echunga which may threaten you and your family's safety.

What you should do:

Follow your Emergency Plan 

Prepare your family and home for flooding 

Move items of value to a safe place

If your plan is to leave, if you require time to leave or if you are not prepared, you should consider leaving now. Only leave if you are certain that the path is clear to a safer place.

For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life-threatening call 000 (triple zero).

This message was issued by the State Emergency Service.

Impacts in your area:

• Be aware that floodwaters may rise rapidly and are likely to be fast moving.
• Do not let children to play in or near floodwater and drains.
• Do not never walk, ride or drive through floodwater.​
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Stay informed: 

• Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au
• Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates
• Call the SA Emergency infoline on 1800 362 361
• 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)
• Follow the SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service)
• For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au



Message Name: Echunga_Dam

This message is valid from: 27/09/2022 18:30:00

The next update is expected by 27/09/2022 23:00:00, or as the situation changes.