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Check your risk and prepare
Heatwaves
Learn more about managing your risk
Storm, fire and flood insurance
Find out about disaster insurance and how much coverage you may need.
Australian warnings and alerts
Find out about disaster warnings and the actions you should take.
Contact your local council
Talk to your council about the risk of disasters where you live.
Advice on how to prepare for disasters
There are simple steps you can take to make sure you're ready if an emergency happens. Get guidance on how to prepare your home, family or business.
Emergency apps
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Hazards Near Me NSW
Hazards Near Me shows current information about local emergencies, including flood, bushfire and tsunamis, and advice on what to do to stay safe. The app can send you push notifications when there are new incidents or when information changes.
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Emergency +
Save the app that could save your life.
‘Emergency +’ is a national app developed by Australia's emergency services and their government and industry partners, helping people to call the right number at the right time, anywhere in Australia.
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BOM Weather
BOM Weather is the Bureau of Meteorology's weather app, giving you accurate weather information at your fingertips.
The BOM weather app includes current conditions, forecasts, warnings and radar.
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Live Traffic NSW
Live Traffic NSW provides up-to-the minute news of incidents and conditions that affect your journey in Sydney and Regional NSW.
This app provides you with live updates about traffic incidents and access to live traffic cameras from the Transport Management Centre (TMC).
Emergency resources and contacts
- NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) My Fire Plan
- NSW SES Home Emergency Plan
- Building small business resilience
- For personalised recovery help, call Service NSW on 13 77 88
- Call Legal Aid on 1800 801 529 for free legal advice
- Find emergency accommodation
- Get mental health support
- Support for local councils after a disaster