Tweed Shire Council cyclone guide¶
Tweed Shire Council covers the Tweed on the far north coast of New South Wales, including Murwillumbah and Cabarita. The council says it is not the main authority in emergencies, and runs a Tweed Emergency Dashboard with useful links, information and contacts. For help in floods, storms or tsunami call the NSW SES on 132 500, and call 000 for life threatening emergencies.
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 Tweed Shire Council. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
What to know in Tweed Shire Council¶
- The council's emergency dashboard says the council is not the main authority in emergencies, and lists weather warnings, river conditions, and road hazards and closures among its contents.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Council main line | +61-2-6670-2400 | Phone lines open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The council pages reviewed list no after-hours number. Not for emergencies. |
| NSW SES help in floods, storms and tsunami | 132-500 | Also written 13 25 00. In emergencies always dial 000. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Tweed Emergency Dashboard: Council page with emergency links, information and contacts. The site may not open for some automated tools. Website.
- Tweed alerts, closures and notifications: Council page for alerts, closures and notifications. Website.
- Tweed council updates subscription: Subscribe to council news by email. Website.
- Tweed flood monitoring cameras: Council flood cameras page. 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.
The Tweed council pages reviewed do not describe evacuation centres. Evacuation centres open only when officials announce them. Check the Tweed Emergency Dashboard and NSW SES.
Official list of open evacuation centers
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.