Get Ready for disasters

1. Overview

Each year, communities across NSW experience a range of emergencies including bushfires, home fires, floods, storms, heatwaves and power outages.

This year we’ve seen an unparalleled number of events impacting large areas of NSW happen in quick succession, highlighting the importance of being prepared for all hazards.

Our emergency service organisations do an incredible job keeping us safe, but they can only do so much.

Being aware and prepared is everyone’s responsibility.

2. Get Ready in five simple steps

1. Know your risk - think about the area you’re in and the types of disasters that could affect you
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 area
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 and connect with NSW emergency services to stay informed
5. Look out for each other - share information with your family, friends, neighbours and those who may need assistance

3. Prepare for bushfire

Follow Monaro Team Rural Fire Service and your local RFS brigade’s Facebook page for information as it becomes available. You can also visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information.

4. Understanding what to expect: Evacuation Centres

In an emergency or disaster, some people will need to access an evacuation centre. The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is the agency responsible for managing evacuation centres. They have prepared a short video to help people understand how an evacuation centre operates and what to expect.