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After an emergency

Following a significant emergency event, you may be without power for days, or access to or from your home could be cut off.

The first 72 hours are usually the most crucial. It’s during this time that services will be inundated with requests for help. This is one of the many reasons why it’s essential to have a comprehensive plan in place.

Various government agencies provide a range of assistance, however being self-sufficient, prepared and organised will all help you with a speedy recovery.

Emergency housing assistance

If your home is damaged in an emergency, we may be able to help you with emergency relief assistance. We can help you find temporary accommodation, financial assistance and more.

Municipal Emergency Management Plan

The Municipal Emergency Management Plan describes actions taken before, during and after emergencies. View the plan and related documents.

What you need to know after an emergency

It’s hard to know where to start after your property has been impacted by an emergency. This information will help to get you on the right track.

What Council does after an emergency

Once an emergency has ended, it's Council's job to help our community to recover. Find out more.