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
NSW DPI staff have been involved in responding to the North Coast floods (11 LGAs have been declared Natural Disaster Areas). Water levels are receding and the situation is being monitored. DPI staff will continue to assist with recovery services involving agriculture and animals.
- People requiring information or assistance may call (02) 6626 1247.
- People wishing to register damage may call 1800 814 647.
- People enquiring about grants should call the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593.
Publications and advice
- Livestock flood refuge mounds
- Flood emergencies: helping your animals
- Risk management for stock owners in times of fire and flood
- Wetlands on farms
- Pasture options after a coastal flood
- Tax treatment of forced livestock sales due to pasture and fodder loss
- Weed strategies following drought, fire and flood
- ATO Media Release - Tax break for flood affected families, 10 Jan 2008
46.9 kb - Stock problems after a flood: a checklist for when it dries out
- List of shires declared a natural disaster (www.emergency.nsw.gov.au)
- Cleaning up fodder drop zones after a flood
- Relief arrangements available (www.emergency.nsw.gov.au)
- Floodgate management
Forms
- Claim for Rebate on Road Transport of Stock from Bushfire/Flood Area to Agistment
73.7 kb - Claim for Rebate on Road Transport of Fodder to Bushfire/Flood Area
76.2 kb - Claim for Rebate on Road Transport of Stock from Agistment to Bushfire/Flood Area
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Our role during flood emergencies
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Recent News Releases
- 26 Oct 2009New guidelines for the construction of flood refuges for livestock
- 15 Oct 2009Natural disaster assistance for farmers affected by western NSW dust storm [26.1 kb PDF]
- 14 Sep 2009Government assistance deadline extended for north coast floods [29.8 kb PDF]
- 12 Aug 2009Reminder on flood grants deadline: Macdonald [34.1 kb PDF]
- 05 Jun 2009Drought conditions worsen despite flooding rains [27.0 kb PDF]
- 26 May 2009Contact Rural Assistance Authority for flood grant info
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.
