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Our spectacular environment, from ocean shorelines to natural bushland and National Parks, residential zones and natural lagoons, is exposed to natural hazards caused by flood, fire and erosion. 

These natural processes can become hazardous very quickly. Council does everything we can to keep our environment and residents safe from impact.

Bush fire

It’s important to make your home safe and ready for a bush fire - it is easier than you think.

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Storm

Storms in New South Wales cause greater losses to local communities than any other single hazard. Make sure your home...

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Heatwave

There are ways that you can prepare for heatwave conditions.

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Flood

Floods can be dangerous. Here are some tips to prepare yourself and your home for the possibility of floods.

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Road emergencies

The Northern Beaches covers 257 square kilometres, networked by hundreds of roads and residential streets. Report emergencies that occur on...

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Coastal erosion

Our coastline is constantly changing, affected by short and long term natural processes. As a result they need careful management.

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Landslide

A landslide is the movement of a mass of rock, debris or earth down a slope. What you can do...

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Tsunami

Know your risk for tsunamis and learn how to put your plan together using the SES Emergency Plans template.

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