Welcome to emergencyNSW
emergencyNSW is the public emergency and rescue information website of the NSW Government
This site will provide you with advice and information to prepare for, deal with and recover from an emergency situation.
World Youth Day 2008
World Youth Day 2008 is a six day celebration that will be held in Sydney between 15 and 20 July 2008.
The week-long event has been organised by the Catholic Church with the support of the NSW and Australian Governments and is open to people from around the world and across Australia.
More information on World Youth Day 2008
Updated Emergency Management Plans
Recently updated Emergency Management Plans include:
- Natural Gas Supply Disruption Response plan
- Engineering Services supporting plan
- State Flood plan
- Health Services (HEALTHPLAN) supporting plan
2008 Australian Safer Communities Awards
Do you have a project that improved safety in your community?
If so the 2008 Safer Communities Awards may be the perfect way to promote and recognise your achievements in your own community and beyond.
The Australian Safer Communities Awards recognise best practice and innovation by organisations and individuals that help to build safer communities across Australia.
More information on the 2008 Australian Safer Communities Awards
Are you prepared?
Being prepared is as easy as 1, 2, 3 ...
An emergency - be it a natural disaster such as a flood or storm, bushfire, a power outage or a terrorist act - can occur quickly and without warning. You can become better prepared to protect yourself and your family in the event of an emergency by following three safety steps.
Warnings & alerts
- NSW NSW SEVERE WEATHER WARNING Damaging Winds For people in Lord Howe Island
- Coastal Waters Wind Warning For NSW Waters South of Seal Rocks
Quick links
- EM Training calendar
- Rescue arrangements
- Emergency management districts
- Sydney CBD Emergency
- NSW Government State Plan
- Natural disaster declarations
- Flood information