Owners & Managers
Preparing for Emergencies
Types of emergencies?
An emergency is any incident that causes significant disruption to persons or the community, and which requires an immediate response. This may include a fire, a hazardous materials incident, a flood, a severe storm, an explosion, an earthquake, an outbreak of contagious disease, transport accidents, civil disturbance or failure of electricity, water, gas or telecommunications.
Preparing for emergencies
Emergency service agencies have plans in place for responding to incidents and emergencies. In the event of an emergency, these agencies will be coordinating the response.
As a member of the City of Sydney community, you should learn what you can do now to prepare for a possible emergency. By planning ahead, you can help those close to you stay safe and ready.
Further information about preparing for incidents and emergencies can also be found at http://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/whattodo/