Current Alerts

During times of a major incident activity, such as during bush fires, storms, floods and/or landslips or where there is a threat to the community, emergency information updates are posted here.

 

To report an emergency

• Call Triple Zero (000)
• If you are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment, call 106

To report a landslip or flood water inundation along Wolgan Road

• Call Lithgow City Council on 6354 9999 or contact emergency services on 000.

 

To report fallen power lines or damaged electrical infrastructure

• Call Endeavour Energy immediately on 131 003 or contact emergency services on 000.

 

For emergency help during floods or storms

• Call NSW Emergency Services on 132 500

 

For emergency information on fires

• Check the NSW Rural Fire Service Fires Near Me page for current incidents
• Listen to local media
• Check social media such as NSW RFS Facebook and NSW RFS Twitter
• Bush Fire Information Line – 1800 679 737
• If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact the NSW Rural Fire Service through the National Relay Service
  • TTY users phone 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 679 737
  • Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 679 737
  • Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for 1800 679 737
  • To report a fire or emergency (TTY users only), access TTY 106.

 

For information on road closures

• Check NSW Live Traffic NSW West Traffic Hazards page for current incidents
• Call Lithgow City Council on 6354 9999
• Check social media such as Lithgow City Council Facebook and NSW Live Traffic Twitter

 

For information on damaged power infrastructure and power outages

• Never approach fallen powerlines. Keep at least eight metres away from them and anything they may be touching such as trees and fences.
• Call Endeavour Energy on 131003
• Check the Endeavour Energy page for current incidents
• Listen to local media
• Check social media such as Endeavour Energy Facebook and Endeavour Energy Twitter