Emergencies
- In life threatening situations call 000
- For major bushfire incident updates, call the NSW Rural Fire Service on 1800 679 737
- For emergency help in flood, storms and tsunamis, call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500
- For general NSW SES enquiries, call 138 737
- For weather updates and flood warnings, visit bom.gov.au/nsw
- For live updates on local traffic conditions and road closures, visit Live Traffic NSW or Council’s Emergency Dashboard
- For updates on power outages, visit Ausgrid or Essential Energy
- For information on heatwaves or pandemics, visit NSW Health
- For live radio updates, tune into 1233 ABC Newcastle
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Port Stephens emergency dashboard
The Port Stephens emergency dashboard gives you real-time updates on local emergencies, road closures, power outages and weather warnings.
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Get ready for an emergency
Get ready for an emergency in 5 simple steps. Find out how to prepare for different types of emergencies, plus information on how to get ready for an emergency for business.
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What to do during an emergency
What to do during an emergency, when to evacuate and where to go. Find out what to do in the event of a fire, flood, storm, tsunami or other types of emergencies.
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Recovering after an emergency
What to do after an emergency like a fire, flood, storm, tsunami and more. Find out when it's safe to return home, what to do when you return home and where to go for help.
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Key links
The following links provide valuable information relating to Emergency Management within New South Wales.
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Bushfire management
Learn about Council's role in managing bushfire risk in Port Stephens, including Asset Protection Zones, Hazard Reduction Burns and Fire Trails.
