The Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre and Botanic Gardens will close at 1pm daily due to road works. Normal hours are expected to resume in mid‑April 2026, weather permitting.
Located in the Northern Rivers, the Lismore region is known for its beautiful rainforests, rivers, creeks, and bushland. This landscape makes our area unique and also vulnerable to natural hazards, including floods, bush fires and severe storms.
Understanding these risks is the first step to keeping yourself, your family and your community safe. By knowing how local hazards may affect where you live, work, or travel, you can take simple steps to prepare, protect your property and stay informed.
Explore each topic below to learn how different emergencies may impact your area and what steps you can take to reduce your risk and stay safe before, during and after an emergency.