Ballina Shire Council cyclone guide¶
Ballina Shire Council is the local council for Ballina Shire on the northern New South Wales coast. Council describes the Ballina Local Emergency Management Committee (Ballina LEMC), constituted under the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, which meets quarterly. Council runs the Ballina Shire Emergency Dashboard. For a life threatening emergency call 000, and for flood or storm help call the SES on 132 500.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Ballina Shire Council and the Ballina Local Emergency Management Committee. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | Triple Zero. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| State Emergency Service (SES) | 132-500 | For help during a flood or storm. Your request is logged and passed to the nearest SES unit. |
| Ballina Shire Council | 1300-864-444 | Council's main line. Not for emergencies. |
| Council emergencies after hours | +61-2-6626-6954 | Council lists this after hours number for Council emergencies only. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Ballina Shire Emergency Dashboard: Weather warnings, road closures, power outages, bushfires, and floods, drawing on RFS, Bureau of Meteorology, and SES information. Website.
- Hazards Near Me NSW: The app shows warnings and advice in NSW. Set up a watch zone to get notifications. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
Evacuation centres are run by emergency services and are announced for each event. Do not assume any centre is open. Follow Hazards Near Me and official announcements.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.