After an Emergency

What happens after an emergency?

During and immediately after a significant emergency, relief and recovery information can be found on the Hazards near me website, our website via news and updates, and our Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

Recovery information may include:

Recovery centre locations
Support services
Road closures - Live Traffic NSW
Park closures
Returning home
Health and wellbeing

Find a recovery centre

Recovery centres are places you can go to access information and support services to aid your recovery from a major emergency. They may be opened following the emergency, once immediate danger has passed and are usually located within the affected community or town. These centres provide support for issues related to:

Water
Assistance with livestock and pets
Insurance and legal aid
Accommodation and financial support
Support for primary producers
A meeting place for the community to come together and support one another

What support is available after an emergency?

Mental health and wellbeing

Experiencing a major emergency can be an emotional experience. We want to ensure all community members have access to the support they need. While we are not responsible for administering mental health services, we can assist with links to the following information:

Are You Bogged, Mate?

Are You Bogged, Mate? is a service encouraging producers and farmers to talk about mental health and suicide while, spreading awareness about depression in the bush. They can link you with the right support.

Other helplines and mental health services:

Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Lifeline | 13 11 14 (24 hours / 7 days)

• Text | 0477 13 11 14 (6pm – midnight AEDT / 7 nights)

• Crisis Chat | 7pm - midnight / 7 nights

Kids Helpline | 1800 551 800

MensLine Australia | 1300 789 978

Headspace | 1800 650 890

QLife | 1800 184 527

Albury Wodonga Health 24/7 Mental Health Triage | 1300 104 211

Support for wildlife

If you encounter a wild animal that has been injured in an emergency, WIRES is available for emergency response