In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Get Ready for an Emergency
- Know your risk. Think about the area you’re in and how the disaster events may impact your home.
- Plan now for what you will do. Sit down and talk with your family and plan for what you will do if a disaster affects your.
- Get your home ready. Prepare your home by doing general home maintenance and checking your insurance coverage.
- Be aware. Find out how to prepare, what to do if there is a disaster in your area or while you are away on holidays and connect with NSW emergency services or keep on top of news reports if travelling so you can stay informed.
- Look out for each other. Share information with your family, friends, neighbours and those who may need assistance.
For more information, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency
Dealing with a Disaster is difficult. Did you know there is support out there that will help you before, during and after a disaster. Here are some useful apps, plans and numbers to save into your phone for when a disaster may strike. The more prepared you are for emergencies and disasters the less stressful they become.
| Police – Crimestoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| Police – Non emergency | 13 14 44 |
| Traffic NSW Information Line | 13 27 01 |
| Essential Energy | 13 20 80 |
| National Relay Services Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impairment |
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| TTY/Voice Calls | 13 16 77 |
| Speak and listen | 1300 555 727 |
| SMS Relay | 0423 677 767 |
| Translation and Interpreter Service - TIS National | 13 14 50 |
| NDIS participant | 1800 800 110 |
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
| Gunnedah Family Support | (02) 6742 1515 |
| Support services | 13 77 88 |
| Poisons Information | 13 11 26 |
| Telecommunication faults | |
| Telstra | 13 22 03 |
| Optus | 1800 505 777 |
| Northwest Radio Frequencies | 648AM 99.1FM |
| Assistance with animals | |
| RSPCA | 1300 278 358 |
| WIRES – Emergency advice | 1300 094 737 |
| Agricultural and Animal Services Hotline | 1800 814 647 |
Download a copy of the emergency contacts PDF
Apps to Download
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Live Traffic Live Traffic NSW provides real-time information about roads and changed traffic conditions that affect your journey on roads throughout NSW. |
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Hazards Near Me This app shows current information about local emergencies, including flood, bushfire, and tsunamis, and provide advice on what to do to stay safe. You can select your location and choose to receive notifications when there are new incidents or information. |
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Emergency Plus This app uses GPS functionality built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details to mobilise emergency services. |
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BOM Weather Check for weather forecasts and warnings. |
Users should read applicable Terms of Use and Disclaimers for each app. Gunnedah Shire Council does not accept responsibility for any app limitations.
River Heights
As each flood behaves differently, predicting the areas that may be affected can be quite challenging. The following chart developed by NSW SES serves as a guide for identifying areas and actions to consider at various water levels of the Namoi River in Gunnedah.
>> Gunnedah Flood Consequences Chart.pdf
Local Flood Insights - Namoi River
To view the latest river heights (including pliots and tables) visit BOM - Latest River Heights - North West (NSW)
For real-time water data such as river flows and dam storage visit: Water NSW real-time water data
