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

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 services via Get Ready NSW. Then build and store your emergency plan using the Get Prepared app or download the Red Cross Redi-Plan.

Explore other useful resources in the resources box on this page. The Redi-Plan and preparedness resources can also be downloaded in different languages.

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

Keeping connected to the people around you can make a big difference - in everyday life and when something unexpected happens.

Simple ways to stay connected might 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.

Resources

Emergency Ready resources have been developed to link you to the information and services that you may need before, during and after an emergency.

Download the Emergency Ready Booklet for information that will help you to know your risk, keep informed and be better prepared for an emergency. View the Go Bag Checklist to see what you need to pack in and emergency, or to better manage your health and stay safe in an emergency including a power outage, download the Emergency Ready – Be Healthwise, Stay Safe resource - also available in other languages in the resources section of this page. 

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.

The video series is currently in development. 

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