There are no current SES warnings
To view all current NSW flood and weather warnings visit the Bureau's website
Planning for animals in emergencies
Emergencies can happen suddenly and planning ahead for your pets and animals will keep everyone safe.
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.
Northern Rivers Get Ready Together
Your local SES would like to partner with you to help you to develop your own Emergency Plan so you are better prepared for the next event.
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.
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.
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.
NSW SES speaks your language
NSW is made up of many diverse people and cultures.
The NSW SES aims to provide information on floods, storms and tsunami in key community languages.
Here you will find our resources in various languages.
Get Your Emergency Kit Together
When a severe storm impacts your area, you may need to relocate until the area can be deemed safe. Having an emergency Kit ready will allow to to move to safety knowing you have everything you and your family need.
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
The Emergency+ app is a free app developed by Australia's emergency services and their Government and industry partners.
Learn More About Your Local Risk
NSW SES provide warnings specific to local areas. Simply enter your postcode or suburb to view the location on the map along with a list of warnings here.
Find out what to do when we issue Evacuation Order, Evacuation Warnings and All Clears.
Simple things you can do after a storm
Recovery information for residents returning to their property after a flood
When you return to your home or business after a flood, the task of where to start can be overwhelming.
Download this recovery guide to help you get on your feet , safely and quickly.
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 Assistance
Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes
There are a number of schemes available to those in areas declared Natural Disasters, including Personal Hardship and Distress Assistance, Primary Producers, Small Business, Assistance for Council and more.
More information on Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes
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.
Have Your Say
Building resilience is most effective when we work with our community.
To do this, NSW SES are committed to hearing from you and ask you to Have Your Say here.
Make a donation to NSW SES
Donations made directly to NSW SES Units are used to support the local volunteers who in turn support their local communities in times of flood, storm and other emergencies.
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Thank you from the Orange Army
03/04/2020 04:17:43 PM
To the doctors, nurses, GP’s and teachers. To the aged care workers, truckies and farmers. To the supermarket staff, posties and every essential worker across Australia responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, thank you.
Floods, Storms and COVID-19
25/03/2020 02:36:41 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service is continuing to provide emergency help for floods, storms and tsunami during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Couple say no to retirement, embracing chainsaws and volunteering instead
05/03/2020 12:04:23 PM
When NSW SES member Janet first joined the organisation, she had no idea that 7 years later she’d be happily receiving a chainsaw as a birthday gift from her husband.
How old-school engagement formed lasting bonds in storm-hit community
05/03/2020 11:43:00 AM
In the aftermath of tragedy there is a period of time when agencies and volunteers work hand-in-glove with communities to rebuild and repair. Around that time a community’s true grit and resilience often begins to emerge, forging lasting ties with their partners in recovery.
Scone Horse Parade
Sunday
10/05/20 9:00 to 10/05/20 14:00
Scone Horse Parade is open to anyone to come watch in Kelly St scone, It's a great day out for the whole family
Lake Glenbawn's Picnic by the lake
Sunday
17/05/20 12:00 to 17/05/20 22:00
Scone SES invite surrounding units to attend and help out with a display. All community are welcome for an entertaining day with fireworks to top off the horse festival, there is an entry fee at the gate
Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4x4, Fish & Boat Show
Friday
29/05/20 9:00 to 31/05/20 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Maitland City 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..
Emergency Services Expo - Clarence Valley
Sunday
28/06/20 8:00 to 28/06/20 16:00
Yamba is hosting the 2nd Lower Clarence Emergency Services Expo in Ford Park, Yamba on Sunday 28th June, 2019 from 10am to 2pm. This is a free community event and everyone is welcome - with things to see & do for all ages. There will be displays, interactive demonstrations, activities for children of all ages from 2 to 102, giveaways for adults...
Leeton Annual Show
Friday
09/10/20 15:00 to 10/10/20 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Leeton 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.
Murrumbateman Field Day
Saturday
17/10/20 7:00 to 18/10/20 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Yass 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.
