Recovering after a flood
Find information on how to stay safe while cleaning up, what to do about damaged property, temporary accommodation, and support in your area.
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Lismore Regional Gallery - flooding 2022 Photo: Mia Forrest
Advice on how to prepare your family, home and business for a flood
More on planning and responding to floods
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Understand your risk of flooding so you can plan to stay safe
Learn how flooding might affect the areas where you live so you can plan for an emergency.
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What to do when there's a risk of flooding
Find trusted sources of information to help you act when there's risk of flooding near you.
Additional information and services
Support services
- Business support services (7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday)
- Disaster assistance from the Australian Government
- Call Service NSW on 13 77 88
Housing and property
- Department of Communities and Justice tenants flood advice
- Aboriginal Housing Office
- If you need emergency accommodation
Travel and transport
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