With such heavy rains over the past couple of days, with no immediate let-up in sight, so many homes have water and wind damage. Here is our snapshot of who to contact to get the help you may need…
- The NSW state police have announced a Public Information and Inquiry Centre to support the severe weather response and provide information on flood and storm operations across the state. Members of the public can call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) on 1800 227 228.
- Flood and severe weather warnings: Ministry for Police & Emergency Services.
- Live traffic updates: Live Traffic NSW
- State Emergency Service: 132 500
- EnergyAustralia Gas: 133 466
- Energy Australia Electricity: Search via postcode here
- Sydney Water: 13 20 90
- Of course, for all emergencies where fire or gas is present or people are in danger, call 000.
- Sydney weather forecasts: Bureau of Meteorology
If you have property damage due to water, flooding or winds, be sure to check your home and contents policy to see where you stand on any possible claims asap. Remember to document everything by taking photos of all that’s damaged.
Local contacts
Please note that we don’t know how available the following institutions may be during this crisis, but they may be worth a call…
- Beecroft Fire Station: (02) 9484 7079
- Berowra Police Station: 13 14 44
- Chatswood Police Station: (02) 9414 8499
- Coast Guard: (02) 9871 8787
- Eastwood Police Station: (02) 9858 9299
- Gladesville Fire Station: (02) 9817 4821
- Gladesville Police Station: (02) 9879 9699
- Gordon Fire Station: (02) 9449 9834
- Gordon Police Station: 13 14 44
- Hornsby Fire Station: (02) 9476 4318
- Hornsby Police Station: 13 14 44
- Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Brigade: (02) 9489 4350
- North Sydney Police Station: 13 14 44
- Ryde Fire Station: (02) 9808 279
- Ryde Police Station: (02) 9808 7401
- Sydney Wildlife Services: (02) 9413 4300
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Warringah Pittwater Rural Fire Service: (02) 9450 3000
- Willoughby Fire Station: (02) 9958 4016