The Goodooga community in north western New South Wales says it is well prepared to be isolated by floodwaters flowing from Queensland.
About 350 residents at Goodooga and nearby Weilmoringle are expected to be cut off for up to six weeks when floodwaters arrive mid next week.
The Deputy Chairman of the Goodooga Community Working Party, Ron Mason, says the town has learnt from a similar experience last year.
"Because we're so well prepared this time with SES and other organisations within the community it won't be so much hassle," he said.
"And because we're aware of what's happening and we know what needs to be done to keep the community safe.
"The community really came together to get through the one last year and I'm just hoping that they're going to bring their best foot forward this year and everyone will work together to support each other and support what the SES is trying to do."
The State Emergency Service is setting up an operations team and flood rescue crew at the old bowling club.
They will be supported by a helicopter based at Brewarrina which will bring in food and other supplies.
Mr Mason says the biggest challenge will be keeping local children entertained.
"There's a youth centre that ran all through the last flood and that kept the kids occupied," he said.
"And a few little functions and things were put on in various areas of the community.
"And there will be programs also conducted this year in regards to the dangers of going near the river and that sort of thing."
The Yetta Dhinnakkal Correctional Centre near Brewarrina has also been isolated.
The SES is driving staff to and from the minimum security prison, and delivering perishables as the road has been cut by flooding.
