Quick links to recovery support and information
Financial help
Guidance on the range of financial assistance available to people impacted by severe weather and flooding in NSW from 22 February 2022.
If your business, community group or not-for-profit has been affected by severe weather and flooding in NSW, there is financial support and other assistance you can apply for.
There is a range of support measures available for farmers and primary producers affected by storms and floods in NSW.
Local information for flood-affected residents
Find localised information from your council about flood recovery, road closures, storm alerts and waste removal in your area.
Temporary accommodation
Find out about temporary housing sites being built in the Northern Rivers, and how to register for accommodation.
Flood warnings and alerts
Current NSW SES evacuation orders, warnings, road closures and community advice.
Floods information by topic
Financial help and payments are available to people living in disaster-declared areas.
Information on preparing your property, business, and keep yourself and your loved ones safe with a flood safety plan.
Find help available in your local area, including recovery centres, clean-up help, transport and road information.
Advice and support for cleaning up after a flood, what to do about damaged property, accommodation, and replacing lost documents.
It's important that you prioritise your safety and wellbeing after a flood. Find information and resources on how to look after your physical and mental health.
Latest news
The clean-up effort in the Northern Rivers region is nearing completion, with almost 22,000 truckloads of waste cleared from flood-affected communities and 940 cubic metres of debris removed from beaches and waterways.
If you have been affected by floods
Follow this step-by-step guide for information on what to do to be prepared, stay safe and get the support you need.
Flood warnings and alerts
Current NSW SES evacuation orders, warnings, road closures and community advice.
Severe weather warnings
Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest severe weather warnings in NSW.
Support services
- Business support services (7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday)
- Disaster assistance from the Australian Government
- Call Service NSW on 13 77 88 with extended hours to 10pm on Sunday March 6 and Monday March 7
New financial support
More grants, payments and loans have been announced with personalised advice available from recovery centres.
Read emergency support for people, support for business and support for farmers.
Emergency assistance
- Triple Zero (000) for police, fire, ambulance in an emergency
- TTY: 106 if you are hearing/speech impaired
- State Emergency Service (SES) 132 500 for flood, storm and tsunami assistance
Family, health and wellbeing
- NSW Mental Health Access Line phone 1800 011 511
- Lifeline (24/7 service) phone 13 11 14 or web chat
- Beyond Blue phone 1300 22 4636 or web chat
Travel and transport
If you do need to travel to flood-affected areas, plan ahead.
- Check Live Traffic NSW if you're driving
- Check public transport information and alerts
- Check national parks affected by floods
Housing and property
- Department of Communities and Justice tenants flood advice
- Aboriginal Housing Office
- Find local information near you