At last week's council meeting Lake Macquarie mayor Jodie Harrison tabled a mayoral minute, gaining the support of other councillors to make some of their own staff available to Dungog.

Dungog was in need of significant assistance.

Cr Harrison said the tragedy and loss of lives in Dungog touched a nerve with everyone.

"I am sure we agree that Lake Macquarie needs to clean up its own backyard as a priority," she said.

"However, we can make some skilled staff available to Dungog without compromising our own efforts, provided we can source the necessary plant and equipment."

Cr Harrison said by using the provisions of the disaster relief agreement, any assistance afforded by the council should be possible at no direct cost to Lake Macquarie ratepayers.

The City of Lake Macquarie has already provided Dungog Shire Council with communication support, including sending press releases and posting updates on social media.

Staff have assisted with setting up accounting systems to help out with claiming storm-related costs from the Natural Disaster Funding and been involved in asset inspections.

A spokesperson said the council would dispatch staff and equipment to undertake specialists tasks as needed.

"Those tasks are now being discussed between Lake Macquarie's and Dungog's engineers," they said.

"We will continue to provide support when it is needed and where it is possible for Lake Macquarie City Council to do so."