Before an emergency
Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, so it’s crucial to follow these five straightforward steps to protect yourself, your family, pets, and property during a natural disaster or local emergency.
Understand Your Risk
Assess the risks based on the location you live in and the types of disasters that could potentially impact you.
Plan Ahead
Discuss with your family what actions to take if a disaster strikes your area. Prepare a survival and recovery kit in advance, and ensure it’s readily accessible.
Prepare Your Home
Take steps to maintain your home and review your insurance to ensure you’re adequately covered.
Stay Informed
Learn about disaster preparedness and response actions for your area. Stay connected with NSW emergency services for the latest updates.
Support One Another
Share helpful information with family, friends, neighbors, and others who may need assistance.
Community Disaster Preparedness Guide
The City of Coffs Harbour Disaster Preparedness Guide provides information to help the community become better prepared for emergencies. It provides information about the role and responsibilities of various emergency services organisations, actions you can take through the three phases of emergency preparation, response and recovery, and links to additional resources.
City-of-Coffs-Harbour-Community-Disaster-Preparedness-Guide_email-version.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
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