This page provides information that relates to impacts from the recent weather and flood event on the Central Coast, and Council’s response. It does not supersede current information from The Bureau of Meteorology for weather and ocean warnings or NSW SES as the lead agency to respond to flood and storm emergencies. To keep informed, go to the Central Coast disaster dashboard. Stay up to date with the latest weather warnings and conditions, by visitng the Bureau of Meteorology website.
- NSW State Emergency Service (SES), is available 24/7 for assistance for residents during flood and storm emergencies. Call 132 500. For emergency status, alerts and warnings refer to the NSW SES website or NSW SES Facebook page, or the local SES unit Facebook pages: NSW SES – Gosford unit (Facebook) and NSW SES – Wyong Unit (Facebook).
- Emergency Services – Police, Fire, Ambulance. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
SUPPORT AND RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
The Central Coast continiues to recover following the recent weather and flooding event, with flood impacted communities continuing their clean-up efforts.
Council continues to lead the recovery efforts working closely alongside Resilience NSW to support the community through this clean-up, while continuing its work alongside the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) and other emergency agencies to support those still isolated or evacuated.
Recovery Hubs and community support
- Recovery Hubs are open at The Entrance and Spencer – Resilience NSW recovery team with Central Coast Council, Service NSW, Services Australia and a range of other support teams are at these rapid assistance points (recovery hubs), offering recovery assistance, providing access to information and services for flood-affected Central Coast residents.
- THE ENTRANCE RECOVERY HUB – located at The Entrance Community Centre, Battley Ave, The Entrance on Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday to Sunday 10am-2pm.
- SPENCER RECOVERY HUB – located at Spencer Community Hall, 4776 Wisemans Ferry Road, Spencer on Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm, and Saturday to Sunday 10am-2pm.
Please note, the Pop Up Recovery Hub at Mardi has closed.
- Mobile laundry and shower service – The Entrance Neighborhood Centre has a mobile laundry and shower service available on Friday’s between 9am-2pm for residents who need it or have no power. Located on Corner of Battley Avenue and Oakland Avenue, The Entrance.
Financial aid
- The Central Coast local government area (LGA) is included in the NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration announced on 5 July 2022, meaning people in our community who have been affected by this severe weather and flooding event can access a range of special assistance measures.
- Assistance is available for individuals, small businesses, not-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and more. For more information visit the NSW Government’s webpage on Emergency Financial Support for People Affected by Floods.
- Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment – From 2pm on Thursday 6 July, people on the Central Coast affected by severe storms and flooding can access disaster assistance through the Australian Government. The one-off Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available to those who have suffered a significant loss because of the floods, including severe damage to a home, or serious injury.
- See Council’s web page on Hardship Services for information on other emergency food and financial services.
Your mental health matters
- Natural disasters, cleaning up and recovery can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Those in flood-affected communities may be feeling anxious, worried or afraid. It’s vital that you seek support and look after both yours and your loved ones’ wellbeing.
- There are services available to help you if you need support. Call 1800 011 511, or visit or go online to nsw.gov.au/floods/health-and-wellbeing.
- Information is also available through Headspace, to help assist young people cope with the stress of a natural disaster.
Further local mental health and wellbeing support:
