flood recovery
NSW has been impacted by a number of floods over the years, causing considerable damage to the community.
In times of flood, DoCS has been on hand to help communities that have been evacuated from rising flood levels through the recovery process.
If you have been affected by floods and require assistance, contact the DoCS State Disaster Recovery Centre on 1800 018 444.
If your home has been damaged as a result of floods, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the NSW Disaster Relief Scheme or the Community Disaster Relief Fund.
the Hawkesbury-Nepean Flood Plan
The Hawkesbury-Nepean River is one of the major river systems of NSW, draining a catchment area of 22,000 square kilometres. Severe flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean area can occur after exceptionally heavy rainfall.
DoCS is currently working alongside a number of government and non-government areas on the Hawkesbury-Nepean Flood Plan Management Strategy.
The strategy aims to increase awareness in the region about the risk of flooding and ways to be prepared. It provides local communities with information on how to respond in the event of a flood and promote community recovery after floods.
DoCS has also been involved in evacuation and recovery training sessions with emergency services and its community partners under the Disaster Recovery (Human Services) Plan. This training aims to ensure that if flooding does occur, the community is well placed to respond in a timely manner.