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Emergencies & Disasters

 

 In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

 

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Get Ready for an Emergency

  1. Know your risk. Think about the area you’re in and how the disaster events may impact your home.
  2. 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.
  3. Get your home ready. Prepare your home by doing general home maintenance and checking your insurance coverage.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
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

Live Traffic App Icon

Live Traffic

Live Traffic NSW provides real-time information about roads and changed traffic conditions that affect your journey on roads throughout NSW.

Hazards Near Me App Icon

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.

Emergency Plus App Icon

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.

BOM App Icon

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.

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