Bushfire Response

Keep up-to-date with disaster situations

If you are in an affected bushfire area please listen to the instructions provided by emergency services personnel. 

• Check updates from the official emergency radio broadcaster ABC Radio Sydney 702 AM. 
• NSW Reconstruction Authority (formerly Resilience NSW)
• Download the ‘Hazards Near Me’ (formerly Fires Near Me) app and also check the NSW Rural Fire Service website or Facebook page. 
• Regularly check the NSW SES website and/or Facebook page.
• NSW Disaster Assistance Welfare Line lists open evacuation centres and Disaster Welfare Assistance Points - 1800 018 444.
• Call 131 701for road closures or contact your local council: 

RFS Local Government Area Facebook Pages

Continued Dispensing

Continued Dispensing is the supply of an eligible medicine to a person by an approved pharmacist, where there is an immediate need for the medicine, but where it is not practicable to obtain a valid PBS prescription - like in the event of a disaster. The previous dispensing arrangements and medication list have been superseded by a list of medications agreed on by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, which is available on the PBS website.

Cold Chain Management

There is an increased risk of cold chain management breaches during flooding and storm events due to power failures. Practices should ensure that their cold chain management procedures are in place in case. All immunisation providers must have an up-to-date cold chain protocol to support staff in the event of a breach. 

People affected by Bushfire

Psychological Therapy Services available to anyone in our region experiencing high levels of distress resulting from the 2019/2020 bushfire.