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Disaster & emergency

This section provides information and contact details for different types of emergencies.

Please note Council is not an emergency response agency but supports response agencies during emergencies. Council also has a role in coordinating relief and recovery support for the community.

Kempsey Disaster Dashboard

Fire, flood and road traffic incidents along with other emergency warnings in your local council area collected and mapped in one place.

Emergency contacts

Phone numbers for emergency response agencies, disaster recovery and travelling stock reserves.

Get ready for disasters

Information on preparing your home, business or animals for different kinds of emergencies.

Flood information & cameras

Find out what to do before, during and after a flood emergency or severe storm. View Macleay River flood camera images.

Bushfire information

How to prepare for a bushfire, create a Bushfire Survival Plan and get bushfire information.

Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Your safety and mental and physical well-being are important. Find out what help is available to you and access useful information to help the community remain safe.

Stay informed and stay safe with these apps

Get real-time fire, flood and severe weather updates at your fingertips.