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Recovery effortsRecovery efforts have been underway since last week and teams from SES, NSW Fire & Rescue, RFS and Council have been assisting with clean-up, street-by-street in flood affected and storm damaged areas across the Coast with Recovery Information Points now in place to assist residents with immediate needs as they begin to recover.Building Impact Assessment Teams remain in the field assessing impact.Council teams have also been on-the-ground, focused on making areas safe for the community and clearing debris from roads, footpaths and public spaces across our local government area, our lakes and coastal foreshores, including disinfecting all public toilets, sport ground amenities and public buildings, playgrounds and barbeque areas that were in flood affected areas. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue the clean-up.The Central Coast Recovery Action Committee formally met on 19 February.

Today’s Snap ShotRecovery efforts continue and teams from SES, NSW Fire & Rescue, RFS and Council have been assisting with clean-up, street-by-street in flood affected and storm damaged areas across the Coast with Recovery Information Points now in place to assist residents with immediate needs as they begin to recover.Building Impact Assessment Teams remain in the field assessing impact.Council teams continue on-the-ground, focused on making areas safe for the community and clearing debris from roads, footpaths and public spaces across our local government area, our lakes and coastal foreshores, including disinfecting all public toilets, sport ground amenities and public buildings, playgrounds and barbeque area that were in flood affected areas. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue the clean-up.There are still some areas that are too wet for the larger machinery required to remove debris and we hope this will be done by the end of the week.Advice from NSW HeathNSW Health provides basic hygiene advice during the flood and clean-up period.

Today’s Snap ShotSES Building Impact Assessment Teams have completed all assessments for properties in the flood affected areas.

Today’s Snap ShotCouncil teams continue on the ground to clean up in affected areas and have been making good progress along affected foreshores, reserves and shared pathways.

Today’s Snap ShotCouncil teams continue on the ground to clean up in affected areas and have been making good progress along affected foreshores, reserves and shared pathways.

In response to the evolving situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are continuing to take measured precautions to ensure we keep our staff and community safe.We are monitoring information supplied by NSW Health and Federal authorities daily and will provide updates to our community regularly as information comes to hand.The NSW Government can provide up-to-date information to our community through the Service NSW hotline - 13 77 88 and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.The Australia Government Department of Health and NSW Health provide daily updates on their websites.

Today’s Snap ShotThe operational clean-up is still progressing well with the majority of wrack and flood debris now removed from Tuggerah Lakes foreshores, and only stockpiles in limited access locations remailing.

From the MayorWelcome to the first edition of our Community Bulletin. The Community Bulletin is to keep you updated about Central Coast Council’s response to the evolving Coronavirus situation and guide to where you can find out important information to support your families, friends, neighbours, business colleagues and members of your community during this challenging time. There are many government, non-government and community organisations working together to support communities. We encourage you to share this information. Lisa Matthews, MayorStay InformedWe are adding to our COVID-19 online information resources daily. Contact Council With Council offices currently closed to the public, get in touch with us by: contacting Customer service via phone 1300 463 954 Using our online report an issue portalYour BusinessCouncil has released a Community and Business Support Package to help local businesses get through this period, including waiving fees and offering payment arrangements for people experiencing financial hardship.The Federal government has also announced a range of specific support measures.Love Local Guides You can do your bit to support your local business during these tough times and buy local where you can.

From the MayorLocal government plays a critical role in keeping locals in jobs and keeping the local economy going.