Emergency Ready

Know your risk

Everyone's situation is different, but we all have one thing in common - being prepared for an emergency can make a real difference. The first step is knowing your local risks. 

Different parts of Penrith face different hazards:

• Flooding near rivers and low-lying areas
• Bushfire risk near bushland and rural edges
• Severe storms and heatwaves across all suburbs

Find out your risk: 

• Use the SES’ interactive map to find out your flood risk.
• Use the NSW Rural Fire Services’ map to find out if you are in a bushfire prone area.

Get prepared

Every household should have an emergency plan. Your plan should include:

• Where you will go if you need to leave
• How you will get to safety
• How you will stay in contact
• What you will take with you

Start here

Check how prepared you are by taking the quiz by the Australian Red Cross.

Download apps for weather warnings, hazard notifications, road impacts and emergency information via Get Ready NSW.

Create and store your emergency plan using the Get Prepared app or download the Red Cross Redi-Plan.

The Redi-Plan and other preparedness resources are also available in different languages.

Resources

We've developed some resources to help you access information and services before, during and after an emergency.

Download:

• Emergency Ready Booklet for practical information about knowing your risk, preparing for emergencies and staying informed.
• Go Bag Checklist to help you pack the essential items you'll need if you have to leave quickly
• Emergency Ready - Be Healthwise, Stay Safe resource for tips on managing your health and staying safe during emergencies and power outages.

Keep informed

During an emergency, information can change quickly. Staying informed helps you make safe and timely decisions.

The Penrith Emergency Dashboard provides real-time updates during emergencies, including:

• Road closures
• Weather warnings
• Emergency service information

Always rely on trusted sources for updates in an emergency. Check the list of trusted sites on this page.

Stay connected

During emergencies, neighbours are often the first people who can check on each other, share information and provide support.

Simple ways to stay connected to those around you can include:

• Getting to know your neighbours
• Joining a local community group
• Attend a community event
• Checking in on others around you

Find out more about Council’s Village Café program and upcoming events.

Watch the Emergency Ready Video Series

The Emergency Ready Video Series aims to raise awareness about preparedness and guide you through the simple steps to prepare so you can recover faster.

You can:

• Watch the full series on YouTube
• Explore individual topics in the video list on this page

The video series is jointly funded by the Australian Government and NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.