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Details: Written by: Jeremy Bentvelzen; Published: 14 December 2022; Last Updated: 07 September 2026

Being prepared for an emergency can help protect you, your family and your property.

Start by understanding your local risks, creating an emergency plan and knowing where to find trusted information. Different parts of Penrith face different hazards, so preparation will look different for every household.

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

Check your flood risk

Use the NSW SES flood map to see whether flooding could affect your property.

Check your flood risk

Check if your area is bushfire prone

Use the NSW Rural Fire Service map to see whether your property is in a bushfire-prone area.

Check bushfire-prone land

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

Check how prepared you are

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

Take the preparedness quiz

Create your plan

Use the Get Prepared app or download the RediPlan.

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

Download emergency resources

Use these resources to help you prepare before an emergency.

Download the Emergency Ready Booklet
Learn about local risks, preparing for emergencies and staying informed.
Download the Go Bag Checklist
Pack the essential items you'll need if you have to leave quickly.
Download the Emergency Ready - Be Healthwise, Stay Safe resource
Get tips for 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.

Get emergency alerts and updates

Use the Penrith Emergency Dashboard to get updates during an emergency, including:

road closures
weather warnings
emergency service information

Open the Penrith Emergency Dashboard

Stay connected with your community

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

You can:

get to know your neighbours
join a community group
attend local events
check in on others

Connect locally

Learn more about community programs and events in Penrith.

Watch the Emergency Ready Videos

The Emergency Ready Video Series provides practical information to help you prepare for emergencies and recover more quickly afterwards.