Emergency services and recovery

Emergency and disaster contacts and information

Council works closely with emergency services in the event of a disaster or emergency.

For all life or property threatening emergencies dial 000 or by TTY on 106 (Text Telephone Service)
Emergency help in flood and storms contact NSW State Emergency Service 132 500 or visit NSW SES website
Local emergency broadcasting: ABC New England North West
Flood and storm warnings: Bureau of Meteorology
Bush fire information: Armidale-Dumaresq Rural Fire Brigade on (02) 6771 2400 or visit RFS website.
Road closure information: RMS on 132 701 or visit Live Traffic

Flood recovery: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

As we move towards helping our communities recover from Cyclone Alfred, safety remains our number one priority.

Flood and fire safety

Access information about keeping your premises up to standard for fire safety

Health and safety during bushfire

Access information to ensure health and safety when there is a bushfire emergency.

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