Emergencies in NSW

Planning and recovery information for fires, floods and other emergencies in NSW.

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Support and recovery for severe weather and storms from 15 January 2025

Support is available for residents, businesses and primary producers in select local government areas affected by severe storms from 15 January 2025.

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Emergency contacts and information

Get help in an emergency

In a life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000) or TTY 106 for police, ambulance and help in a fire.

For floods, storms and tsunamis

Call the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500

Stay up to date with Hazards Near Me

Download the Hazards Near Me app to access information about local emergencies and what to do to stay safe.

3 steps to get ready for a natural disaster

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Digital fire danger rating sign alongside road for bushfire season

Understand your risk

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Children preparing a plan

Make your emergency plan

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Lady and child packing a first aid kit

Pack your emergency kit

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Latest news

Ministerial media release
26 January 2025

NSW’s frontline heroes celebrated with Australia day honours

Sixteen emergency services personnel from NSW have been recognised on the Australia Day 2025 Honours List for their service to the community during times of crisis.
Ministerial media release
25 January 2025

New disaster support for nine more regions after severe storms

The Albanese and Minns Governments have extended disaster recovery support for communities in the Blacktown, Cessnock, Dungog, Hawkesbury, Lake Macquarie, Mid Coast, Northern Beaches, Singleton, and Upper Hunter (LGAs) following severe thunderstorms and intense rainfall that impacted the regions from 15 January 2025.
Ministerial media release
22 January 2025

New fire protection projects to help protect southern NSW plantation forests

The Minns Government is continuing its efforts to safeguard primary industries from bushfire threats, with a raft of projects announced today to help protect critical plantation timber in southern NSW under the Government’s $13 million Plantation Fire Protection funding package.
Ministerial media release
22 January 2025

Work on RFS and SES station at Surf Beach moves forward as tender released

The NSW Government will oversee the construction of the new shared NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigade station and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) unit in Surf Beach at Batemans Bay to build this important facility.
Ministerial media release
21 January 2025

Sod turned on $25M project to protect South Coast community

The NSW and Australian governments have today turned the sod on the new Eurobodalla Emergency Services Precinct at Moruya, a $25 million investment in the safety of the South Coast community.

Emergency and recovery management

Recovering from a disaster

Find information and support to help you and your community once the danger of a disaster has passed.

Natural disaster declarations

After a disaster, affected areas may be included in a natural disaster declaration. Disaster declarations are assigned an Australian Government reference number (AGRN) to help people access recovery funding.

Emergency management plans

Emergency management plans (EMPLANs) hold information on state, region and council preparations to manage risk and disaster responses.

Grants and funding

The government provides recovery support for those affected by natural disasters. Check the grants finder for programs available to you.

Emergency resources and contacts

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