Three years on from devastating floods, Lismore is preparing to face Cyclone Alfred

Lismore in the heart of New South Wales' Northern Rivers region is a flood ravaged community.
Just three years ago, the town copped one of the worst natural disasters in Australia's history, leaving thousands homeless and five dead.
The town has barely recovered, and now it's once again preparing for the worst, as it stares into the eye of Cyclone Alfred.
READ MORE: Mum seeks answers after workplace fall leaves son with lifelong brain injury
Just three years ago, the town copped one of the worst natural disasters in Australia's history, leaving thousands homeless and five dead. Nine
As the category 2 storm hurtles towards the coast, A Current Affair spoke to Lismore mayor Steve Krieg and local business owner Joel Jenson. Nine
As the category 2 storm hurtles towards the coast, A Current Affair spoke to Lismore mayor Steve Krieg and local business owner Joel Jenson.
Watch the full video in the player above.
We’d love to hear from you
Most viewed in A Current Affair
Ally Langdon breaks down as she opens up about death of best friend Gavin Larkin
Multi-aliased former bankrupt accused of ripping half a million dollars off unsuspecting businesses
Former NRL star finds new venture after footy
Talia and Ebony were physically abused by their mother. Then she was made into a TV star