Flood
Under the State Disaster Plan, the NSW Department of Primary Industries is responsible for coordinating animal welfare relief services for livestock, wildlife and companion animals. Designated departmental staff are responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating relief programs at both the district and local levels.
Current Emergencies
Publications and advice
- Weed strategies following drought, fire and flood
- Risk management for stock owners in times of fire and flood
- Stock problems after a flood: a checklist for when it dries out
- Cleaning up fodder drop zones after a flood
- Relief arrangements available (www.emergency.nsw.gov.au)
- ATO Media Release - Tax break for flood affected families, 10 Jan 2008
46.9 kb - List of shires declared a natural disaster (www.emergency.nsw.gov.au)
- Flood emergencies: helping your animals
- Tax treatment of forced livestock sales due to pasture and fodder loss
Forms
- Claim for Rebate on Road Transport of Fodder to Bushfire/Flood Area 57.5 kb
- Claim for Rebate on Road Transport of Stock from Bushfire/Flood Area to Agistment 57.4 kb
- Claim for Rebate on Road Transport of Stock from Agistment to Bushfire/Flood Area 57.3 kb
Operating plans
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Recent news releases
- 05 May 2008Manning floods declared Agricultural Natural Disaster
- 05 May 2008Assistance for producers affected by Bilpin hailstorm
- 04 Mar 2008NSW Government makes it easier for farmers to apply for flood grants
- 27 Feb 2008Hail netting assistance for fruit growers of $1.5 million
- 22 Feb 2008Assistance for producers affected by storms near Griffith and Hay
- 15 Feb 2008Farmers urged to apply for $10.2 million in flood assistance
Related links
NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Enquiries relating to disaster relief should be referred to the Rural Assistance Authority.
Emergency NSW
Information on what to do in a flood emergency situation.
NSW Food Authority
Advice on food safety during power outages and emergency flood situations.