Welcome to Georges River Council’s Emergency Management page.  

Emergencies such as floods, storms, bushfires, heatwaves, utility outages and public health events can affect Georges River at any time. This page brings together practical steps to help you get ready using links to official NSW emergency preparedness information. 
 
The best way to stay safe in an emergency is to be informed and prepared.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

For local hazards, maintenance issues or Council-related concerns, use Council's Log it/Fix it service.

Emergency Information and Resources

Select a topic below to learn more.

How to Prepare for Emergencies

Emergency preparedness starts before an event happens. Select a topic below to learn how to understand warnings, make a plan, prepare an emergency kit, and stay informed during an emergency.

• Australian Warning System Levels

  All information has been sourced from NSW Government webpage. 

  The Australian Warning System Levels include: 
   

  Advice (Yellow): 

  An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes. 
   

  Watch and Act (Orange): 

  There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family. 
   

  Emergency (Red): 

  This is the highest level of warning. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk. 
  
  For more information, including what actions to take at each warning level, visit the NSW Government webpage: Know the warnings | NSW Government.

• Know Your Neighbours

  All information has been sourced from NSW Government webpage.
  
  Your neighbours may be the first people to help in an emergency. Sharing information and resources with your neighbours can make a significant difference in both your safety and theirs. Get to know who may need support and make simple check-in arrangements before an emergency happens.  
  
  To support your and your neighbour’s safety in the event of an emergency, share the below contact details: 

  • Name.

  • Phone number.

  • Address.

• Be Prepared with these Apps

  Download the official apps that can help you receive warnings, check weather conditions, understand road impacts and contact Emergency Services with your exact location. Be prepared with these apps | NSW Government.

  • Hazards Near Me NSW.

  • Emergency Plus.

  • BOM Weather.

  • Live Traffic NSW.

  • ​Get Prepared app,

• Make Your Emergency Plan

  A household emergency plan helps you know what you will do, where you will go, who you will contact, and what you will take if conditions change quickly.
   

  Useful resources: 

  • State Emergency Service (SES) Emergency Plan template. 

  • Australian Red Cross EmergencyRedi Plan template.

  • NSW Government preparing for a natural disaster webpage.

• Pack Your Emergency Kit

  An emergency kit can save valuable time if you need to leave quickly or manage safely without power and services for several days.  
  
  To find a detailed list of what to include, visit NSW Government’s webpage.

• Get Ready Animals

  If you need to evacuate, your pets and animals need a plan too. Prepare early so you can move them safely and take essential supplies with you.
  
  For more information, visit Emergency Preparedness - RSPCA New South Wales.