Know Your Risk
If you live close to a creek, river, major storm water drain or in a low‐lying area, you may be at risk from floods.
What's your plan?
Flood Awareness NSW
Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.
What's your flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean floodplain?
Find out how floods have affected your area and learn what you can do to prepare.
Planning for animals in emergencies
Emergencies can happen suddenly and planning ahead for your pets and animals will keep everyone safe.
How you might be warned about a storm
Severe Weather Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology to alert communities to the threat of severe weather.
Learn more about tornadoes
It is important to be aware of the conditions that can cause tornadoes and know what to do to prepare, respond and recover.
Before a flood
There are 8 simple things you can do before a flood, If you live, work or visit a flood‐prone area there are 8 tips you can do NOW to prepare for floods.
Learn from our historic events with Story Maps
The NSW State Emergency Service utilises interactive mapping tools such as Story Maps to effectively retell historic jurisdictional events as well as communicate Flood, Storm and Tsunami risk.
Be aware of tsunami
Know what kind of official Tsunami Products there are:
Get your emergency kit together
When a severe storm impacts your area, you may need to relocate quickly. Having an emergency kit allows you to grab and go.
Electricity Safety Tips
If your power or gas goes out or there's a fault or emergency, your distributor is usually the best place to start.
What you can do during a storm
During a storm, there are simple things you can do to help protect your family...
What you can do during a flood
When a Flood Warning is issued, there are a few things you can do to protect your family and property...
Download the Emergency+ app
In an emergency, time and location accuracy are critical. Equip yourself with a powerful tool that will help you call Triple Zero (000) quickly, and allow you to accurately communicate your location to emergency call-takers.
Learn more about your local risk
NSW SES provides local plans, resources and community advice based on your location.
Recovery Centres
Dedicated community recovery centres provide face-to-face support for NSW residents affected by natural disasters.
Next steps toward recovery
In NSW, recovery following a disaster is managed by a range of organisations. The NSW SES has produced a recovery guide to help you take the next steps towards recovery from floods, storms and tsunami.
Returning to your property after a flood
There are little things you can do to manage some of the risks that remain when you return to an affected property following a flood.
Cleaning up after a flood
This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.
Simple things you can do after a storm
Electricity and Gas Outages
If there’s an outage, your distributor can normally provide you with info on when power or gas should be back up and running.
Disaster Relief and Support
If you have been impacted by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for Disaster relief assistance and support from the NSW Government.
Need to make a claim?
Heavy rain, high winds and hail can cause major damage to your home, but it's damage that can often be prevented. Maintaining your property is your first line of defence.
NSW Council Links
Click here to view a list of all NSW councils websites for local council information.
Recover with Red Cross
Dealing with an emergency can be stressful and exhausting. Recovering from a disaster is a complex process that may take months, even years to overcome.
News
Previous NextINSPIRATIONAL LEADERS RECOGNISED WITH NSW SES AWARDS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
08/03/2024 02:45:27 PM
Inspiring women in the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) have been recognised at an awards ceremony for their contribution and accomplishments in emergency management and response this International Women’s Day.
NSW SES LAUNCHES REGIONAL VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
06/03/2024 05:04:42 PM
Increasing volunteer numbers in regional locations is the focus of a new campaign being launched by the NSW State Emergency Service (SES).
CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON NEW NSW SES GOULBURN UNIT AND INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE
05/03/2024 12:35:37 PM
Construction will soon begin on a new purpose-built NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Unit and Incident Control Centre in Goulburn after the first sod was turned on the site today.
NSW SES CELEBRATES THE STRENGTH OF DIVERSITY AT 2024 MARDI GRAS
03/03/2024 11:29:47 AM
NSW State Emergency Service members marched in this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, celebrating the contribution, acceptance and belonging of LGBTQIA+ members within the NSW SES.
1st Putney Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Parents visit to Ryde Unit
Tuesday
19/03/24 19:00 to 19/03/24 21:00
45 keen Putney Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Parents will visit NSW SES Ryde Unit to learn how to be prepared in flood and storm emergencies. Many will be working towards attainment of their NSW SES Scout badge. This event is by invitation only.
Berrigan - Free RediPlan Workshop
Wednesday
20/03/24 14:00 to 20/03/24 16:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Bunnings Easter Family Night
Thursday
21/03/24 17:00 to 21/03/24 20:00
Lismore Bunnings have invited Lismore SES to attend their Family Easter Event and bring our vehicles, games and team member
Singleton Emergency Services Expo
Saturday
23/03/24 9:00 to 23/03/24 12:00
Singleton Council, in collaboration with state-wide and local Emergency Services and organisations, provide this educational, fun, and free annual community event for all ages. The Emergency Services Expo is designed to showcase the essential roles our emergency services play, and to help Singleton residents get prepared for an emergency. The...
Festival of International Understanding
Saturday
23/03/24 9:00 to 23/03/24 21:00
The Festival of International Understanding, is held in Cowra NSW each year, as part of a UN initiative. Each year there is a different guest Nation, this year it is Italy, it runs for five days, however the main focus for Cowra SES is a Street Parade, Carnival and a Duck Race on the Saturday. The duck race is organised by Cowra Rotary and SES...
Conargo - Free RediPlan Workshop
Monday
25/03/24 18:00 to 25/03/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Wanganella - Free RediPlan Workshop
Wednesday
27/03/24 18:00 to 27/03/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Walgett Show
Saturday
06/04/24 8:00 to 06/04/24 14:30
SES display at Walgett Show promoting NSW SES and recruitment
Ride the Wave festival
Saturday
06/04/24 8:00 to 06/04/24 14:00
The Port Macquarie Hastings NSW SES Unit will be at the Ride the Wave Festival. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Visit to Unit by St George Community transport Clients
Monday
08/04/24 9:12
Are you a member of St George Community ? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Big Wet Fun Day
Saturday
13/04/24 10:00 to 13/04/24 15:00
The Tambar Springs NSW SES Unit will be at the Big Wet Fun Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers and learn about how to be safer during flood emergencies. There will be challenges, mini boat races, colour in competitions, a free sausage sizzle and so much more all for both the young and young at heart.
Canterbury - Canterbury Bankstown Council Community Outreach Session - Campsie
Wednesday
17/04/24 10:00 to 17/04/24 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Canterbury Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
NSW SES display at Tocal Field Days
Friday
03/05/24 9:00 to 05/05/24 0:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Northern Zone Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for storm season. We are recruiting! Talk to us about the variety of volunteer roles available to assist your community in times of floods and storms.
Flood awareness workshop - Telegraph Point
Thursday
09/05/24 18:00 to 09/05/24 20:00
The Port Macquarie Hastings Unit is co-hosting a flood awareness workshop with the Mid North Coast Joint Organisation for the residents of Telegraph Point. This workshop will allow guests to increase their knowledge about floods in their area and interact with SES and other key partners around the content.
Dubbo Show
Saturday
11/05/24 8:00 to 11/05/24 17:00
The Dubbo NSW SES Unit will be at the Dubbo Annual Show. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display at the Community Engagement trailer. We will have giva aways for the young ones and resources on how to prepare for storms and floods and how to...
Kids Fest Shellharbour 2024
Tuesday
21/05/24 0:00
KidsFest Shellharbour is the longest running FREE week long children’s festival in NSW. Events are held across a range of venues in Shellharbour in May. Activities are ‘hands on’ giving children experiences to create, explore and discover. Events are hosted by community service organisations, supported by local businesses to develop an increased...