With Cyclone Alfred, a category two storm, forecasted to make landfall on Thursday night or Friday morning, we understand many of our members in Northern NSW are in preparation mode. To assist you, SCA (NSW) has compiled a list of emergency contact information to help you stay safe.
Emergency Contacts
- Life-Threatening Emergencies
- 000 – Police, Fire, Ambulance (from landlines)
- Emergency Radio
- ABC North Coast FM 94.5 or AM 720
- Local council assistance
- Ballina Shire Council
- 1300 864 444
- Ballina Emergency Dashboard
- Byron Shire Council
- (07) 3403 8888
- Byron Emergency Dashboard
- City of Gold Coast
- 07 5629 5629
- Gold Coast Emergency Dashobard
- Kyogle Council
- 02 6632 1611
- Lismore City Council
- 02 6625 0500
- Lismore Emergency Dashboard
- Richmond Valley Council
- 02 6660 0300
- Richmond Valley Disaster Dashboard
- Tweed Shire Council
- 02 6670 2400
- Tweed Emergency Dashboard
- Ballina Shire Council
- Storm & Flood Assistance – NSW State Emergency Services
- 132 500 – For storm, flood, sandbags and emergency assistance
- Homepage | NSW SES
- Current self-serve sandbag locations | NSW SES
- NSW SES recommends residents download the ‘Hazards Near me app’
When disaster strikes, you should familiarise yourself with local emergency numbers, stay connected to your council’s emergency dashboard and download the NSW SES app to receive real-time updates.
Always follow the guidance of the NSW SES to ensure you’re ready for any emergency that may come your way.
Stay safe and remember, preparation is key!
