Emergency Information

Tropical Cyclone Alfred latest emergency channels and information

For all Council enquiries, please call 6660 0300. For the latest updates on reopening and safety information, please monitor this website and social media pages.

We urge residents to take necessary precautions and stay updated through official emergency channels.

SES Warnings and emergency updates www.ses.nsw.gov.au/warnings/ or follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/NSWSESRichmondTweed
BOM NSW Warnings www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
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
Listen to ABC radio for up-to-date information about the weather system and emergency warnings as they are issued.
Evacuation centres open can be found at this link: www.ses.nsw.gov.au/during-an-emergency/evacuation-centres
SES Guide to Preparing for Storms and Floods www.ses.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/prepare-your-home
Stay up to date with road closures on Live Traffic NSW www.livetraffic.com
For updated power information, visit the Essential Energy outages page: www.essentialenergy.com.au/outages-and-faults/power-outages
For information on what to do after a flood with onsite sewage management systems: https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Onsite-Sewage-Management-Systems-OSMS-%E2%80%93-What-to-Do-After-the-Flood-Printable-Version.pdf

The Richmond Valley is fortunate to enjoy a subtropical climate and stunning natural landscapes including river systems, bushland and beaches.

But like most of Australia, we are also prone to severe weather events – floods, bushfires, heatwaves and severe storms.

As a council, it is our role to assist in emergency management, emergency prevention, preparedness and recovery.

This section of the website gives you access to important information for times of emergency, including the Richmond Valley Disaster Dashboard, the Northern Rivers Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN), emergency water supply for rural residents, and flood and storm information.

Preparing for a disaster helps you and your family cope and make better decisions when an emergency affects you. So, don’t wait until it happens, make a plan today!

Head to the Get Ready page of the Richmond Valley Disaster Dashboard to find out more.