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Evacuation centres

Information on evacuation centres including opening times and locations.

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Evacuation centres 

Below is information on the evacuation centres including opening times and locations for Northern NSW coast. This list will be updated as more centres are established.
 

Last updated: 23 May 2025 at 1pm
LocationAddressStatus
Dungog RSL Club94-96 Lord Street, Dungog NSW 2420See details above
Club Gloucester32 Denison, Gloucester NSW 2422Open
Club Taree121 Wingham Road, Taree NSW 2430Open
Manning Point Bowling Club 20/22 Manning Street, Manning PointOpen
Wingham RSL28-38 Bent Street, WinghamOpen
Bulahdelah Golf ClubRecovery Road, BulahdelahSee details above
Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club21 Parkes St, TuncurryOpen
Kempsey Showground19 Sea Street, West KempseyOpen

Panthers Port Macquarie

(Animals are not permitted, residents with animals are advised to evacute to Wauchope Showground instead)

1 Bay Street, Port MacquarieOpen
Coffs Harbour C.ex2 to 6 Vernon Street, Coffs HarbourClosed
Urunga CEX2 North Street, UrungaOpen
Nambucca RSL Club3 Nelson Street, Nambucca HeadsOpen
Old Bar Bowling Club1 Belford St, Old Bar NSW 2430Open
Wauchope Showground 93A High St, Wauchope NSW 2446Open
Coopernook Hall 12 Macquarie Street, CoopernookOpen
Bellingen Memorial Hall32 Hyde St, BellingenOpen 
Medowie Community Hall44 Ferodale Road, MedowieOpen

Domestic pets: Domestic pets should be taken with you when evacuating to an evacuation centre. Please note that Panthers Port Macquarie is not accepting animals. Residents with pets are advised to evacuate to Wauchope Showground instead.
 

Larger animals/livestock: Landholders requiring assistance with stock or animal welfare due to flooding can call the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814 647. The hotline is operational Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Livestock owners can gain emergency access to Local Land Services-managed travelling stock reserves (TSRs) on higher ground, allowing them to move livestock for emergency refuge and grazing. Contact LLS on 1300 795 299 for further information and advice on accessing TSRs during emergencies.

Further information can be found on the NSW Department of Primary Industries website 

Stay up to date

Follow alerts and stay up to date by downloading the Hazards Near Me app, follow NSW SES on social media and listen  to local media outlets.

Hazards Near Me

Hazards Near Me shows current information about local emergencies, including flood, storm, tsunami and bushfire, and advice on what to do to stay safe. 

Social Media
NSW SES warnings are automatically disseminated on relevant regional and local social media pages including Facebook / X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

If you are told to evacuate 

  • You may be told to evacuate by text message, a phone call to your landline, someone at your door, or a warning siren. 

  • Follow the instructions to leave immediately. Grab your emergency kit if you have one, and supplies for 3 to 7 days. 

  • Assist household members who need extra help evacuating. 

  • Tell your neighbours and friends of your decision and assist them, if you can. 

  • If there's time before you leave, turn off the power, gas, water, and lock doors and windows. 

  • Stay with friends or family in a safe location, if you can, or in rented accommodation. 

  • Check evacuation routes are open via Live Traffic. 

Download the Emergency kit checklist

Disaster Welfare: Evacuation Centre

Disasters can strike suddenly and put people's lives at risk. Emergency Services May determine that people need to evacuate from their homes during a disaster for their own safety. If you need to evacuate from your home, you will hear advice from emergency services including by radio, TV or an app such as Hazards Near Me. For those who can't stay with family or friends and need somewhere to go, you can attend an Evacuation Centre. It's a safe place for people who are displaced from their homes.

Pets and livestock 

During an emergency, evacuation centres may be opened to provide emergency support for you and your animals. You must have your animal emergency bag with you. Remember, these sites may not always be available or suitable for the needs of your animals, so other options are essential. 

Download the Animals Grab and Go kit

Registering you and your family as safe 

You will be asked to register yourself as safe. Volunteers may take your details or you may be requested to register online at Register.Find.Reunite, via the Australian Red Cross website.