Torrential rain is heading south towards Sydney. Here’s how to prepare for a flood

In Chinderah, northern NSW, residents were forced to evacuate to higher ground. Photo: AAP

Deadly floods in Queensland and northern New South Wales have demonstrated how important it is for people to have a flood plan, and with heavy rain moving south towards Sydney, it’s more important than ever for people to be prepared.

Andrew Gissing, an expert in natural disaster preparedness at Risk Frontiers in Sydney, said people shouldn’t become too complacent.