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.
What's your plan?
One of the most important things you can do now is to plan for future emergencies.
Remember, it is important to protect your family from storms and minimise damage to your property. By planning, you and your household know what to do before, during and after storms.
If you live, work or visit a flood‐prone area there are 8 tips you can do NOW to prepare for floods:
Read our 8 tips for preparing for a flood here.
Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.
Northern NSW and Sydney river flood resources now available.
Learn more about your local risk
NSW SES provides local plans, resources and community advice based on your location.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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
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NSW SES SIGNS MAJOR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH AAMI
12/05/2023 10:15:41 AM
Communities across NSW are set to benefit from a new major partnership between the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and insurer AAMI, part of the Suncorp Group.
COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO WEAR ORANGE IN SUPPORT OF NSW SES VOLUNTEERS
10/05/2023 02:55:34 PM
Communities across NSW are encouraged to wear orange next week to show their appreciation for NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers.
SPECIALIST NSW SES TEAMS TACKLE ROAD CRASH RESCUE CHALLENGE
08/05/2023 01:33:09 PM
Specialist NSW State Emergency Teams (NSW SES) from across the state have put their skills to the test at the Road Crash Rescue Challenge in Coffs Harbour at the weekend.
ANIMAL EMERGENCY EXPERTS TO MEET IN SYDNEY TO SHARE SKILLS AND STORIES
03/05/2023 12:47:17 PM
Last year’s flooding led to an estimated sixty thousand animals being rescued by the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES), DPI and Local Land Services.
Clarence Valley Mobile Library Tour
Tuesday
16/05/23 10:00 to 16/05/23 12:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Coffs Capability 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.
Clarence Valley Mobile Library Tour
Tuesday
16/05/23 14:00 to 16/05/23 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Coffs Capability 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.
Clarence Valley Mobile Library Tour
Wednesday
17/05/23 10:00 to 17/05/23 12:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Coffs Capability 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.
WOW Day - Lismore
Wednesday
17/05/23 10:00 to 17/05/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES and Transport for NSW. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods. Whilst also committing to keeping everyone safe on the roads.
Celebrate WOW day in Willoughby - Lane Cove
Wednesday
17/05/23 11:00 to 17/05/23 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Willoughby - Lane Cove 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. We will be introducing Paddy Platypus to our local residents
WOW Day Open Unit Afternoon - NSW SES Bayside Unit
Wednesday
17/05/23 17:00 to 17/05/23 20:00
The Bayside NSW SES Unit are hosting an Open Unit afternoon to celebrate WOW Day on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 and you’re invited! Please feel free to drop in and join us between 5pm – 8pm at our headquarters at 109 Highgate Street, Bexley NSW to: • Learn how to prepare your property for flood, storm and tsunami; • Have a look at our SES vehicles...
Clarence Valley Mobile Library Tour
Thursday
18/05/23 10:00 to 18/05/23 12:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Coffs Capability 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.
Clarence Valley Mobile Library Tour
Thursday
18/05/23 14:00 to 18/05/23 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Coffs Capability 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.
Goulburn Volunteer Expo
Friday
19/05/23 9:14 to 19/05/23 15:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Goulburn 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 and oportunity to become an SES member.
Penrith Twilight Festival
Friday
19/05/23 17:00 to 19/05/23 21:00
The Penrith NSW SES Unit will be at the Penrith Twilight Festival, Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Community Event
Saturday
20/05/23 10:00 to 20/05/23 16:00
The Crookwell NSW SES Unit will be at the Crookwell Memorial Park. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Mullum 2 Bruns Paddle
Sunday
21/05/23 6:00 to 21/05/23 13:00
Community paddle from Mullumbimby to Brunswick Heads.
Panania Mania
Sunday
21/05/23 6:00 to 21/05/23 17:00
The Bankstown NSW SES Unit will be at the Panania Mania Public School Fete 2023. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
KidsFest Shellharbour
Tuesday
23/05/23 10:00 to 23/05/23 14:00
Kidsfest Emergency Services Event to be held at Illawarra Fire Control Centre
North East Byron Water Festival
Sunday
28/05/23 15:00 to 28/05/23 19:00
The Mullumbimby NSW SES Unit will be joining other emergency services and the Ocean Shores/South Golden Beach/New Brighton Community Resilience Team at Yum Yum Cafe on Sunday 28th May from 3pm. Come join us for a family friendly afternoon with information and hands on water safety around the ocean and river. Free pizza to follow!
Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Information Session
Tuesday
30/05/23 10:00 to 30/05/23 12:00
Eastwood Library is partnering with the City of Ryde Resilience Team, the Australian Red Cross and the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Ryde Unit to provide a bilingual information talk on Emergency Preparedness and Resilience for members of the community. Speakers will be presenting in English with interpreting service in Mandarin on...
Sustainability Festival
Sunday
04/06/23 10:00 to 04/06/23 14:00
NSW SES Ryde Unit will be holding two workshop presentations and also have an information stall along with an SES vehicle. Bookings via the City of Ryde website will be required to attend the SES workshops. These free fun yet informative presentations are popular so it is suggested to book early as in the past these session sell out quickly. World...
Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Information Session
Tuesday
06/06/23 10:00 to 06/06/23 12:00
West Ryde Library is partnering with the City of Ryde Resilience Team, the Australian Red Cross and the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Ryde Unit to provide a bilingual information talk on Emergency Preparedness and Resilience for members of the community. Speaker will be presenting in English with interpreting service in Korean on site. During...
Shellharbour City NSW SES Community Open Day
Saturday
17/06/23 10:00 to 17/06/23 14:00
The Shellharbour City NSW SES Unit will be holding a Community Open Day. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive displays.
Tweed Byron Emergency Services Expo
Saturday
01/07/23 7:00 to 01/07/23 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Byron. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
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.
