NSW Reconstruction Authority

Disasters caused by natural hazards are becoming more frequent and more severe as we deal with the effects of population growth and climate change in NSW.

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Support for residents, businesses and primary producers in select local government areas impacted by the storms

The Australian and NSW Governments have confirmed a Natural Disaster Declaration for select local government areas affected by severe weather and storms from 15 January 2025. For more information, visit our Natural Disaster Declaration page or for more specific information including support available, visit the NSW Severe Weather and Storms from 15 January 2025 page.

Residents in NSW who have experienced a power outage, longer than 12 hours in the storms, may be eligible for up to $250 from Ausgrid to cover food spoilage. Find out more and how to apply on the Ausgrid website. To keep up to date on power outages and community drop-in sessions visit the Ausgrid power outages page


Who we are

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) was established to proactively reduce the impact of future disasters across NSW and to help communities recover from them faster.

When disasters occur, our staff work closely with emergency services and community leaders to understand what local communities need to recover. Once the immediate threat has eased, we lead recovery efforts in collaboration with community leaders and other recovery partners.

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About us

Find out more about why we were established and our objectives.

Our work

Learn about our programs, grants and disaster planning, and where we operate.

Publications and reports

Search documents and publications from the NSW Reconstruction Authority.


Featured initiatives

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Resilient Lands Program

The Resilient Lands Program is unlocking much needed land to provide safer places for people to live across the Northern Rivers.

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Resilient Homes Program

The Resilient Homes Program is providing assistance to homeowners to improve the resilience of eligible residential properties already affected by flooding.

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State Disaster Mitigation Planning

The NSW Reconstruction Authority has developed Australia’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP). 

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Disaster Adaptation Planning

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is now in the process of finalising guidelines that outline how disaster adaptation planning will be undertaken in NSW.




NSW Reconstruction Authority

GPO Box 5434
Sydney, NSW 2001

Emergency contacts

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately in life-threatening situations (TTY: 106 if you are hearing/speech impaired). 

If you require assistance due to a flood, storm or tsunami emergency, contact NSW State Emergency Service (SES).


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