New South Wales State Emergency Service: Get Prepared

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Get Prepared Get Prepared The SES is the lead response agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunami across NSW. Preparing for these events is necessary to reduce the many costs associated with the damage that these events can cause. This damage includes financial, physical, environmental and psychological damage. These events can result in the loss of life. Being prepared can reduce your risks of these. These pages will assist you in becoming prepared for these events when they occur. For emergency help in floods and storms call the SES on 132 500 Tropical Cyclones While tropical cyclones are relatively uncommon in New South Wales, over the past 55 years they have caused significant damage and killed over 30 people. Communities in at-risk areas should be aware of the risk and be prepared for the possiblity of a tropical cyclone impact. » more StormSafe Preparing for and coping with storms - Including different language StormSafe Brochures » more FloodSafe Protecting your family and property from floods » more Business FloodSafe Toolkit Flooding is a real threat to your business. This free online toolkit has been designed by the SES to assist businesses manage the potential impact of floods. » more Tsunamis The SES is the designated combat agency for tsunami. Following is information on what is a tsunami and how you can be prepared should one occur. » more Coastal Erosion and Inundation Large waves, elevated water levels and strong winds generated by a storm can cause coastal erosion and inundation. Erosion and inundation commonly occur as a consequence of increased wave height and storm surge, which can cause the sea to rise to levels much higher than normal due to the action of on-shore winds (wind setup) and a lowering of the barometric pressure. » more Home Emergency Kit A Home Emergency Kit contains items that will assist you to respond better in any emergency. » more

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