Emergency dashboard
The emergency dashboard provides a portal to information and updates on local emergencies, road closures, power outages and weather warnings.

Flood Recovery Information

With the recent flood event having a massive impact on our community in Maitland, we have provided the following links to connect those affected with both support and tips for assistance and clean up safety measures.

  • Visit Resilience NSW for information about disaster relief and support services
  • Information regarding the safety measures that should be taken when cleaning up in flood waters
  • Flood impacted farmers and landholders in NSW that require assistance with animal welfare related issues can call the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 817 647
  • If find or have a beehive in floodwaters, the location can be reported to the Varroa Mite page or the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline can be contacted on 1800 084 881
  • Information to identify asbestos and understand the safety measures that need to be taken when handling the material during flood clean up.

Important information

If it’s an emergency or if the safety of yourself or others is threatened, please call Triple Zero (000).

For updates on the current situation, please visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website or follow the NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW RFS Lower Hunter on Facebook.

Other resources that may assist you include:

Please note: Maitland's neighbourhood safer place is the Maitland No.1 Sportsground, not Smyth Field as indicated on the map. RFS will be updating this as soon as possible. 

NSW Rural Fire Service Updates

Important information

If it’s an emergency or if the safety of yourself or others is threatened, please call Triple Zero (000).

For updates on the current situation, please visit the NSW State Emergency Services (SES) website or Twitter feed, or follow the, NSW Hunter SES,  Maitland SES Unit and Port Stephens Hunter Police District on Facebook.

Never drive or walk through flood water and call the SES on 132 500 for assistance in floods and storms. For emergencies, call triple zero (000).

If you are at risk of flooding:

  • Act early
  • Stay with family, friends or other accommodation outside of the area likely to be impacted
  • Never drive or walk through flood water
  • Call SES on 132 500 for assistance in floods and storms. For emergencies, call triple zero (000).

Disaster assistance

Help is now available for Maitland residents, businesses, farmers, sports clubs, not for profits, and other groups impacted by severe storms and flooding from 27 June 2022.

Immediate assistance is available to impacted residents, and you may be able to claim more than one payment if you meet the respective criteria.

This is jointly funded by the State and Federal Government. Learn more and see if you're eligible via the National Recovery and Resilience Agency website.

Flood waste assistance is also available to affected properties that have been impacted by flood waters. Free disposal to eligible property owners will be available from Friday 14 July to Saturday 31 December 2022. 

Resources

Other resources that may assist you include:

For more information on emergency preparedness and home safety visit Get Ready Maitland.

NSW State Emergency Services Updates