The SES are still providing supplies to thousands of isolated residents in flooded NSW towns as other parts of the state begin cleanup efforts.
There are still 148 flood warnings across the state, with 31 emergency level warnings, mostly for isolated towns.
There are still 50,000 residents who have been left in isolation due to flooding in Hinton, Seahamm, Paterson, Clarence Town, Taree, Manning Point, Croki, Rawdon Island, Fredrickton, Bowraville, Thora, Kempsey, Wingham, Gloucester and Dungog.
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"We still have significant populations that are isolated, also significant numbers of individual homes and residences that are isolated as well… our focus is very much shifting to the resupply operations now," NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing said.
"That ranges from bulk resupply for large communities that are isolated…in addition to that, we have got…hundreds of individual suppliers in terms of medical supplies and food supplies to isolated communities."
The SES are also focusing on assessing the damage to homes in affected communities, with an estimated 10,000 properties damaged in the flooding event, as well as clean-up efforts in areas where flood waters have receded.
"We have rural fire services working with their local community members and the owners of the dwellings and homes to help clean up, wash it out and allow communities and people to get back into their homes," Wassing said.
"This will be a long task."
There are still 31 emergency warnings in place, including in Lake Macquarie, Taree and Kempsey, with floodwaters rising as the flow moves downstream.
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The SES said earlier today that the situation was still considered dangerous.
"I reiterate this is still a dangerous situation where significant impacts to infrastructure and properties are likely to have occurred," SES Chief Superintendent Paul McQueensaid.
"Unfortunately, it is not possible to let people return to their homes until water further subsides and we're sure they can access their homes and communities safely.
"Homes and businesses may need to be inspected by a qualified electrician."
Residents are still being urged to avoid driving or walking through floodwaters, with 52 rescues in the past 24 hours.
"We will continue to resupply those isolated residents by land, water and air as part of our multi-agency response, McQueen said.
"We ask you to be patient, remain in a safe location and please don't be tempted to drive through floodwaters or go sightseeing."
