Be Prepared for Storm Season!

🌩️ Storm season is here, and Byron Shire residents are urged to be prepared, understand emergency warnings, and know where to look for resources and information.

In NSW, Storm Season falls between September and April, although major storms can happen at any time of the year. Storms can become extremely dangerous, causing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, damaging hail, and flash flooding.

When Preparing an Emergency Plan, Consider:

What if you can't get home? 🏡
What if your children are at school or childcare? 🚸
Do you have somewhere to evacuate to? ⛪
What happens if you lose power for any length of time? 🔦
Are the pets safe? 🐶🐈

The Australian Warning System

The Australian Warning System (AWS) is a national approach to information and warnings during emergencies like bushfire, flood, storm, extreme heat, and severe weather. The system uses a nationally consistent set of icons and warning levels so you always know how serious a situation is.

What Can You Do to Prepare?

Download the Hazards Near Me app so you can find current information about local emergencies
Prepare an emergency plan — Home Emergency Plan
Prepare an emergency kit — Emergency kit guide
Prepare your property by clearing leaves, branches, and debris from your gutters and yard
Take care of your animals — Animal Emergency Plan
Download apps that provide live information — Apps and resources

Useful Links

Emergency Contacts

📞 For emergency assistance, call NSW SES at 132 500 or triple zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.

Stay safe and take care,

Byron Shire Council — Sarah Boulle | Recovery Coordinator (CRO Program)