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Northern New South Wales flooding  
8 January 2008  
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding has lashed the Mid and Far North Coast of NSW, with many rivers breaching their banks leaving large areas of land under water. While reports suggest the flooding is beginning to recede, predicted rainfall later this week may compound the isolation and damage of affected families.

We are working hard to assist people affected by the ongoing weather crisis. Our volunteer teams, working with the NSW Department of Community Services and other non-government organisations, have been busy since early morning on January 5 helping to establish four evacuation centres and providing support to flood affected residents.

Media release: Red Cross helps flood affected families in NSW (07/01/08)


People needing assistance
Help is available from the State Disaster Recovery Centre run by the NSW Department of Community Services.

Phone: 1800 018 444
Available 24 hours for advice, support and help.

  
After the floods
 Floods leave a trail of debris and despair and at the first look, it often seems hopeless, but there are many simple things you can do to take control of the situation. In this section you can read about the things you can do to clean up and repair your home and valuables after a flood.
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