Emergency

It is important to be prepared for when natural disasters and local emergencies hit. They can hit at any time, anywhere and without much warning.

Ensure you and your family are informed, prepared and ready to act.

Emergency dashboard

Get critical information in an Emergency. The dashboard shows areas of concern, local road closures and disaster locations.

Bushfires

Find information on how best to prepare yourself, your family, your house, your animals and your property for bushfire.

Flood and storms

Find key information and steps to take for your safety during a flood or storm emergency.

Heatwaves

It is important to prepare yourself, your home, and your pets well before an emergency hits. In the event of a heat wave, we have gathered expert advice to help you prepare and act.

Emergency contacts

Find additional information on where to find information in an emergency or for emergency management and preparedness. Find links and relevant telephone numbers.

Recovering after an emergency

Find useful information for what to do after an emergency.

Local Emergency Management Committee

The Local Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN) details the response and recovery arrangements within the Port Stephens Local Government Area to ensure a coordinated response during emergency incidents.

Bushfire management

We work closely with the Rural Fire Service to reduce the risk of fire to our community. We do this through asset protection zones, hazard reduction burns and maintaining fire trails.