Our approach
The Authority is not responsible for emergency response or management. NSW is well-served by emergency service agencies, under the control of the State Emergency Operations Controller, who are responsible and ready for the immediate response to disasters.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority was established to proactively reduce the impact of future disasters across NSW and to help communities recover from them faster.
We will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and all levels of government to reduce the impact natural disasters have on our lives.
When disasters occur, our staff will work closely with emergency services and community leaders to understand what local communities will need to recover.
Once the immediate threat has eased, we will lead recovery efforts in collaboration with community leaders and other recovery partners.
Our CEO fulfills the role of the State Emergency Recovery Controller (SERCON) and directs recovery efforts across government through the State Recovery Committee (SRC).
We are reviewing the NSW Recovery Plan with an updated Plan to be ready by end 2023. The review provides the opportunity to consider and action lessons learnt and recommendations from relevant Inquiries, including the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry.
Help to recover
Disaster Relief Grant
Financial assistance to eligible individuals and families whose homes have been damaged by a natural disaster.
Recovery Support Services
If you have been affected by floods, Recovery Support Services will help you in your recovery journey by providing personalised, free, long-term support.
Temporary housing programs
Temporary housing is available for people in some areas who cannot stay in their homes due to floods.
NSW Recovery Plan
The NSW Recovery Plan is a supporting plan that sets out the strategic arrangements for disaster recovery in NSW and provides the framework for local and event specific plans.