Drought, bushfire and emergencies
- Drought
Information on available assistance, managing in drought, maps, and drought recovery. - Flood
Information for rural producers affected by severe floods, frost and other natural disasters. - Bushfire
Information on preparing for and responding to bushfires in rural areas. - Emergency management
NSW DPI has a range of responsibilities to prevent, prepare, respond to and help recover from some emergencies.
Recent news releases
- 06 Jul 2008Drought first, next locust threat to State’s crop
- 20 Jun 2008Hopes improve for farmers - 85 per cent of winter crop sown
- 11 Jun 2008Sydney's generosity helps State's drought stricken farmers
- 30 May 2008$6 million funding boost for drought support in NSW
- 12 May 2008Drought worsens as farmers start to plant winter crop
- 05 May 2008Manning floods declared Agricultural Natural Disaster