Stay connected

Download these four apps for weather warnings, hazard notifications, road impacts advice and help from emergency services.

Hazards Near Me

Set up a watch zone to receive notifications on changing conditions.

How to download the app and set up watch zones(PDF, 5MB)

Live Traffic

Plan ahead and see what hazards are impacting your route on NSW roads.

How to download the app and create a route(PDF, 5MB)

Bureau of Meteorology

Check for weather forecasts and warnings.

How to download the app and set up warning notifications(PDF, 6MB)

Emergency Plus

Accurately communicate your precise location to emergency services and NSW Police.

How to download and navigate the app(PDF, 6MB)

Know your neighbours

Get to know your neighbours – they can be of great help.

Your neighbours could provide assistance when you need it most. Making a connection with your neighbours before an emergency happens can reduce stress and improve everyone’s safety and wellbeing. 

Read the NSW Government fact sheet(PDF, 108KB) for tips.

Find the right information during an emergency

Know where to find the right information during an emergency: 

  • To report a fire emergency, call triple zero (000) 
  • If a tree threatens the safety of property or people – contact the NSW SES on 132 500. 
  • For advice or to report a bush fire hazard on your own or a neighbouring property, contact the Lismore Fire Control Centre on 02 6663 0000. 
  • To report suspicious behaviour that could result in bush fire arson, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 
  • To report a lit cigarette butt tosser, visit the NSW RFS website or call 1800 679 737 and leave a message.  
  • To report fallen trees on local roads – contact Lismore City Council on 02 6625 0500.  
  • To report fallen powerlines and find information on blackouts or power restoration, contact Essential Energy on 13 20 80. 
  • For information on road closures – go to livetraffic.com. 
  • For weather updates - go to bom.gov.au. 
  • Listen to local radio stations and monitor emergency services’ social media, such as the NSW RFS Facebook and Instagram pages, to stay updated with emergency announcements.

Locate your local fire brigade 

Fire brigades are situated across the Lismore LGA: 

  • Blue Knob 
  • Stoney Chute 
  • Nimbin 
  • Jiggi Valley 
  • Larnook 
  • Goolmangar 
  • Tuncester 
  • Tullera 
  • The Channon 
  • Dunoon 
  • Rosebank 
  • Clunes 
  • Boatharbour 
  • Alphadale 
  • Wyrallah 
  • Caniaba 
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