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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.
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.
Planning for animals in emergencies
Emergencies can happen suddenly and planning ahead for your pets and animals will keep everyone safe.
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:
NSW, do you know your tsunami evacuation area?
While the likelihood of a land-threat tsunami on the east coast of Australia is low, this maps show the areas where residents and workers would have to move to higher ground in the event of a land-threat tsunami.
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.
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CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON NEW NSW SES MOSS VALE UNIT
28/09/2023 02:40:49 PM
Construction will soon begin on a new purpose-built NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Unit headquarters at Moss Vale after the first sod was turned on the site today.
LOCAL YOUTH LEARN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SKILLS THROUGH NSW SES INTERNSHIP
22/09/2023 03:40:36 PM
More than 20 youth from the Southern Illawarra region have completed a 10-week internship program through the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), learning communication skills, basic first aid, leadership and flood and storm response.
LONG SERVING NSW SES UNIT COMMANDER PETER KAYE RETIRES, THANKED FOR SERVICE BY DUKE OF EDINBURGH
08/09/2023 03:51:44 PM
One of the longest-serving Unit Commanders in the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has received a personal letter of congratulations from the Royal Family marking his retirement after more than 40 years of service.
STORM SEASON STARTS WITH DAMAGING WINDS LASHING SYDNEY
08/09/2023 11:50:41 AM
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) received more than 200 calls for help around the state as strong winds lashed many parts of the state over the past 24 hours.
Meadowbank Grandparents Group Mandarin and English
Tuesday
03/10/23 9:30 to 03/10/23 10:30
NSW SES Ryde Unit will be doing a presentation in English with a Mandarin translator about emergency preparedness in floods and storms. This talk is in association with Relationships Australia NSW Community Builders team and will be held at Shepherds Bay Community Centre, 3A Bay Drive, Meadowbank. Any member of the public wishing to attend should...
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
07/10/23 0:00 to 07/10/23 22:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Harden 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.
WPW Bunnings Info Stall re storm prep
Saturday
07/10/23 8:30 to 07/10/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Warringah Pittwater 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.
O'Connors Open Day
Saturday
07/10/23 12:00 to 07/10/23 15:00
The Murwillumbah NSW SES Unit will be at the O'Connors Open Day Findraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Lane Cove sustainability fair
Sunday
08/10/23 8:00 to 08/10/23 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from WLC 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.
Get Ready Womens Workshop - Gosford Unit
Sunday
08/10/23 10:00 to 08/10/23 13:00
Are you a member of the Women's Shed Central Coast (NSW) Inc? Join us for a free Womens Workshop run by the Women of Gosford SES Unit. Its all about improving community capability to severe weather events. Learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms, be flood aware, knowledge of basic first aid and make an emergency kit. Dont...
Lismore Flood Safety Doorknock
Tuesday
10/10/23 9:00 to 10/10/23 16:00
NSW SES will be doorknocking businesses and residents in the Lismore area with valuable information about flood risk and flood preparedness. Please say hello when we drop in to your place.
Playdate with Emergency Services
Thursday
12/10/23 17:00 to 12/10/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
2023 North East Emergency Expo (Corryong, Victoria)
Saturday
14/10/23 10:00 to 14/10/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Khancoban and Tumbarumba Unit's. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
16/10/23 17:00 to 16/10/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus, our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to prepare and keep safe during emergencies and disasters.
Living Well Expo
Tuesday
17/10/23 9:00 to 17/10/23 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Nambucca Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Lismore Probus Storm Safe Presentation
Thursday
19/10/23 11:00 to 19/10/23 12:00
Are you a member of Lismore Probus? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
19/10/23 17:00 to 19/10/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
NSW SES Albury Unit - Open Day
Sunday
22/10/23 10:00 to 22/10/23 14:00
The Albury NSW SES Unit will be at Noreuil Park Foreshore. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
23/10/23 17:00 to 23/10/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Lismore Doorknock
Wednesday
25/10/23 9:00 to 25/10/23 15:00
Volunteers from the NSW SES will be out and about in the Lismore CBD and surrounds - helping to distribute Flood Awarness and Flood Advice information.
Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop
Wednesday
25/10/23 18:30 to 25/10/23 21:30
Wollongong Unit is holding a Community Flood Preparedness Workshop to meet the residents of the Northern Suburbs of the Illawarra to discuss how we can work together in future flood events. Discuss local flood risks, hear from a flood rescue operator, learn about your local risks and how to stay safe and gain some sandbagging and preparedness...
Jacaranda Parade
Saturday
04/11/23 15:00 to 04/11/23 20:00
Clarence Valley NSW SES Units will be participating in this year's Jacaranda Parade, Prince Street Grafton. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
World Tsunami Day Awareness
Sunday
05/11/23 7:30 to 05/11/23 10:30
Ballina SES members will be at the Ballina Marine Rescue Tower at NorthWall . Come and grab a tsunami pamphlet, which has useful information to share with family members
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023
Sunday
05/11/23 10:00 to 05/11/23 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES tent on Manly beach, staffed by MANLY UNIT NSW SES volunteers. Go through the tsunami evacuation map with us so that you and your family can better understand what to do and where to go if a tsunami were to ever hit the Northern Beaches. Our friendly volunteers will be putting on a FREE BBQ and will happily answer your...
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023
Sunday
05/11/23 10:00 to 05/11/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES display at Maroubra Beach, staffed by RANDWICK UNIT NSW SES volunteers. Go through the tsunami evacuation map with us so that you and your family can better understand what to do and where to go if a tsunami were to ever hit the Eastern Suburbs. Our friendly volunteers will happily answer your questions while Paddy...
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
06/11/23 17:00 to 06/11/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
09/11/23 17:00 to 09/11/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
i98fm Illawarra Convoy
Sunday
19/11/23 5:00 to 19/11/23 15:00
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Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop
Sunday
26/11/23 18:30 to 26/11/23 21:30
Wollongong Unit is holding a Community Flood Preparedness Workshop to meet the residents of the Northern Suburbs of the Illawarra to discuss how we can work together in future flood events. Discuss local flood risks, hear from a flood rescue operator, learn about local risks and how to stay safe and gain some sandbagging and preparedness tips...
Carols in the Park
Saturday
02/12/23 16:00 to 02/12/23 21:15
Head to Wiley Park for food, fun and festivity at Carols in the Park. Bring your picnic blanket for a magical night with MC Anthony Maroon and Australian singer-songwriter and daughter of Rockstar royalty, Mahalia Barnes. Join us for a night jam packed with festive family fun. There’ll be food, magical characters and a chance to take a photo with...
Cootamundra Beach Volleyball
Saturday
17/02/24 0:00 to 18/02/24 0:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Cootamundra 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.
