Planning for disasters – Have your say
The Northern Rivers region is no stranger to disasters. It is one of Australia’s most flood-prone regions, and experiences many other natural hazards such as bush fires, storms and cyclones, heatwaves and coastal erosion. These hazards are expected to become more severe and more frequent as our climate continues to change.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is developing the first multi hazard Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) in the Northern Rivers.
The Northern Rivers DAP will include actions to reduce risk from natural hazards where possible and support communities to adapt where we can’t. Some of these actions can be delivered in the short-term, while others may need further investigation and be delivered over time.
Join the conversation
Residents can learn more about disaster risk in their region and share their ideas to reduce risk either online from 5 to 30 June, or in-person at one of seven community drop-in sessions being held in the area including at:
- Casino Community and Cultural Centre, on Friday 19, June from 3pm-6pm (to register for the Casino drop-in session click this link)
- Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall on Tuesday, 23 June from 3pm-6pm (to register for the Kyogle drop-in session, click this link)
Other sessions will be held at Murwillumbar on Monday 15 June, Ballina on Wednesday 17 June, Maclean on Thursday 18 June, Lismore on Wednesday 24 June, and Mullumbimby on Friday 26 June.
