Flood Recovery

A bulldozer and army personnel assist with the streets clean-up after the 2022 flood.

Recovering from a flood can be slow, difficult, and often emotionally exhausting. Once the danger of the flood has passed, find information and support to help you.

The NSW Government has formulated a guide on what to do immediately after a flood. Their website also lists useful information on how to avoid injury, sickness, or infection, manage animals, and stay safe during a flood clean-up.

The NSW SES will advise when it is safe for residents and businesses to return to a flood-affected area and provides steps to consider when returning to your property after a flood. They also highlight various risks to be aware of and advise on general and electrical safety and cleaning up.

Legal and financial advice and assistance

For free legal help, including insurance claims and disputes, housing and tenancy, financial hardship, workplace rights, Centrelink, domestic and family violence and government disaster grants, call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Disaster recovery map

Use the NSW Government's disaster recovery map to find local information about disaster recovery, road closures, hazard alerts, waste removal and development application processes.

Replacing ID, licences and personal documents

If your identification, licences, certificates, permits, registrations, or documents are lost or damaged, you can apply for replacements using these useful instructions from the NSW Government.

Landlords’ and tenants’ rights

When properties are affected by natural hazards like floods, tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities under NSW laws.

Grants and funding

Use the NSW Government’s grants and funding finder for information about programs that may be available after a flood.

Natural disaster declarations

The NSW Tropical Cyclone Alfred Severe Weather from 6 March 2025 has been listed on the Australian and NSW Governments Natural Disaster Declarations. Visit this page to see what government support may be available to you, small businesses, and primary producers.

Recovery support service

Anyone affected by a flood is eligible to access Recovery Support Services, which links you to your own recovery support worker who can help you navigate and access services and disaster assistance packages.

Staying healthy

When cleaning up after a flood, remember to look after yourself. This checklist from NSW Health outlines precautions you can take to prevent illness and keep yourself safe.