Get ready for bushfire season
NSW is facing hot, dry conditions in the months ahead, and the potential for severe bushfires. Prepare your household now so you can stay safe in an emergency.
3 steps to get ready
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.
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
- 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