NOTE
Flood heights shown are only to be used as a guide.
Unless otherwise stated, specific information provided relates to the Lismore CBD.
FLOOD RESPONSE PLANNING HINTS
BOM links required to complete Flood Response Plan calculations can be accessed here:
North Coast Rainfall and River Conditions
WRLCH BOM Link
HROR BOM Link
FLOOR & FLOOD LEVELS
Information on flood levels for homes and businesses in Lismore.
Lismore
East Lismore & Girards Hill
North Lismore
South Lismore
PREPARING FOR TELECOMMUNICATION OUTAGES
Not relying on a single type of communications technology is important to stay informed during an emergency or natural disaster, since mobile, landline and internet service may not be available. Steps to prepare include:
● Add a portable radio with spare batteries to your emergency kit.
● Keep your mobile charged and have a backup power source.
● Have cash on hand in case EFTPOS or ATMs don't work.
● Prepare an emergency plan and share it with family and friends before it is needed.
● Keep a paper copy of contact details for family and friends.
● Monitor radio and television stations and local emergency service websites and social media for up-to-date warnings and information.
● Follow advice from emergency personnel on the ground and Emergency Alert phone messages if received.
Emergency Kit
An emergency kit helps save precious time in an emergency situation. They provide items which may be needed if power is lost or if there is a need to leave in a hurry.
Emergency Alert +61 444 444 444
The number +61 444 444 444 is related to the Emergency Alert service, Australia's national telephone warning system. The number is genuine and should not be blocked. It is another way of warning communities during an emergency.
LINKS
Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) provides the Australian community with access to weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, observations, flood information, marine and high seas forecasts and climate information. Products include weather charts, satellite photos, radar pictures and climate maps. The Bureau also has responsibility for compiling and providing comprehensive water information across Australia.
HazardWatch
The HazardWatch Web App provides warnings and information about riverine flooding currently occurring within NSW.
Disaster Dashboards
Fire, flood and road traffic incidents along with other emergency warnings in your local council area collected and mapped in one place.
Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub
The Knowledge Hub is a national, open-source platform that supports and informs policy, planning, decision making and contemporary good practice in disaster resilience.
Geoscience Australia
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation, advising the nation on the geology and geography of Australia. Geoscience Australia apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth.
National Emergency Management Agency
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) leads Australia’s disaster and emergency management efforts by providing informed strategic oversight and guidance, and ensuring they are constantly connected with local communities.
NSW State Emergency Service
To successfully serve the communities of NSW as a Combat Agency for flood, storm and tsunami response, NSW State Emergency Service (SES) develops, maintains and deploys a range of capabilities. NSW SES also possesses capabilities to perform additional responsibilities such as rescue operations and, general interagency support to a range of partner Agencies, acting with or on behalf of those Agencies. The NSW SES can be contacted by phone on 132 500.
Lismore City Council
Lismore City Council operate the Lismore CBD levee, maintain the road network, pass on information to the community and keep essential services working throughout a natural disaster.
Rous County Council
Rous County Council is a flood mitigation authority operating across the local government areas of Ballina, Byron, Lismore and Richmond Valley. It is responsible for the construction and replacement of flood mitigation infrastructure including the routine maintenance of various canals and floodgates and related natural resource management activities.
