Crisis and Support numbers

In an emergency, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

Emergency support resources

Evacuation preparation:

  • You may be told to evacuate by text message, a phone call to your landline, someone at your door, or a warning siren.
  • Follow the instructions to leave immediately.
  • Grab your medication, batteries, and emergency kit if you have one, and supplies for 3 to 7 days.
  • Assist household members who need extra help evacuating.
  • Tell your neighbours and friends of your decision and assist them, if you can.
  • If there’s time before you leave, turn off the power, gas, water, and lock doors and windows.
  • Stay with friends or family in a safe location, if you can, or in rented accommodation
  • Check evacuation routes are open via Live Traffic.

View information on the evacuation centres including opening times and locations for Northern NSW. This list will be updated as more centres are established.

View NSW Evacuation Centre Information

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call NSW SES on 132 500 In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero 000.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred Update
Northern NSW is facing a combination of gale-force winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread flooding expected over the coming days. Destructive winds are expected to cause significant damage, possibly bringing down trees, powerlines, and damaging buildings. Once the winds subside, heavy rainfall will lead to moderate to major flooding in areas. This is a very dangerous weather system and residents are urged to take action now to stay safe.

Stay informed by downloading the Hazards Near Me (Download for iOS | Download for Android)  which will include the latest warnings and information for impacted communities.

View SES website for more details

NSW Live Traffic provides updates on road closures, road upgrades and road works, traffic cameras and traffic incidents.

View NSW Live Traffic.

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BOM website

Local coverage can be found on ABC radio on the following frequencies.

  • NSW North Coast Richmond and
  • Tweed: 94.5 FM
  • Murwillumbah: 720 AM
  • Grafton: 738 AM
  • Coffs Coast and Mid North Coast Coffs Harbour/Grafton/Kempsey: 92.3 FM and 684 AM
  • Port Macquarie/Manning River: 95.5 FM