Stay safe on the Mid North Coast
If your business is being impacted by the ongoing storms and flooding on the Mid North Coast, support is available to help you respond and recover. We’ve compiled essential services and contacts to assist you.
If you require immediate emergency support, call the SES on 132 500.
Important Resources and Support
Practical recovery assistance
- Flood recovery: Visit nsw.gov.au/floodrecoveryupdates. Support is available to help you, your team, and your community recover safely and quickly.
- Disaster Assistance Finder
- Health & Safety: Floodwaters can pose serious risks. Follow NSW Health advice to ensure safety during cleanup, including avoiding contaminated water and using proper safety gear.
- Safety First: Do not return to your premises until it is confirmed safe. Stay informed about road closures and emergency alerts via Live Traffic NSW and NSW SES.
- Safework NSW: Floods and other natural disasters | SafeWork NSW This page has important information for employers and workers about what to do during and after a natural disaster.
Stay updated on weather and warnings
- Listen to ABC radio ABC Mid North Coast for up-to-date information about the weather system and emergency warnings as they are issued
- Install the Hazards Near Me App and update your watch zone and your notification settings in the app www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app
- BOM NSW Warnings www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
- SES Warnings and emergency updates www.ses.nsw.gov.au/warnings/
- SES Guide to Preparing for Storms and Floods www.ses.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/prepare-your-home
We know this is a very difficult time for people in our community. Please take care of yourself, your family, your friends, your neighbours and your community.
Mental Health Support (Available 24/7)
- Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
- Healthdirect: 1800 022 222
- Lifeline (crisis support): 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline (for children & young people): 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36
- Need help in your language? Call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for Healthdirect.
Support Services & Contacts
Legal & Financial Support:
- Service NSW: 13 77 88 (for personalised recovery help).
- Legal Aid: 1800 801 529 (for free legal advice).
- Emergency Accommodation and Grants: https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery/temporary-housing
Agricultural Support
For businesses involved in agriculture or with livestock:
- Agriculture & Animal Services Hotline: 1800 814 647 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) for emergency fodder, veterinary support, and more.
