What's your plan?
Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.
Northern NSW and Sydney river flood resources now available.
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 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
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 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.
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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DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES
05/10/2022 02:41:34 PM
Jointly funded disaster assistance is now available to 27 local government areas (LGAs) following severe flooding across NSW which began on 14 September 2022.
NSW SES Braces For Rain Event
04/10/2022 05:12:15 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is warning of significant rainfall in quick succession this week will lead to renewed flooding for much of inland NSW.
STORM SEASON BEGINS WITH NEW WARNING SYSTEM
29/09/2022 09:06:25 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is adopting the new Australian Warning System as the official Storm Season begins, with an increased risk of damaging weather in the months ahead.
NEW EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS SES THROUGH WESTERN FLOODS
23/09/2022 01:40:57 PM
The NSW SES Bourke and Brewarrina Units have had their capabilities boosted after receiving new equipment from the NSW Government.
Harden Kite Festival
Friday
07/10/22 10:00 to 08/10/22 16:00
The Harden NSW SES Unit will be at the Harden Kite Festival come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Picton Show
Saturday
08/10/22 6:00 to 09/10/22 17:00
The Wollondilly NSW SES Unit will be at the Picton 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.
Taree Show
Saturday
08/10/22 7:00 to 09/10/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Taree 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.
Eden Whale Festival
Saturday
08/10/22 10:00 to 08/10/22 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Eden 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.
Woodburn Community Preparedness Meeting
Saturday
08/10/22 17:00 to 08/10/22 19:00
Woodburn Unit is attending a community meeting to meet the residents of Woodburn and surrounds to discuss the new SES Warning System and how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Lane Cove Sustainability Lane
Sunday
09/10/22 8:00 to 09/10/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the 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.
Swansea Men Shed Garage Sale BBQ
Saturday
15/10/22 7:00 to 15/10/22 14:00
The Swansea NSW SES Unit will be at the Swansea Mens Shed Garage Sale. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn and chat about how to be safer in storm, flood and tsunami emergencies.
Granny Smith Festval
Saturday
15/10/22 8:30 to 15/10/22 21:00
The NSW SES Ryde Unit will be at a significant part of the 2022 Granny Smith Festival in Eastwood. Please say hello to our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and all about the new Australian Warning System. A family fun day with a morning parade, stalls, rides, dispalys, free concerts and the night ends with a...
Damfest
Sunday
16/10/22 9:00 to 16/10/22 17:00
The Wollondilly NSW SES Unit will be at Damfest! Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Wiangaree Community BBQ and Preparation Meeting
Tuesday
18/10/22 17:30 to 18/10/22 19:00
Kyogle Unit is attending a Red Cross Community BBQ to meet the residents of Wiangaree to discuss flood and storm preparation and how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Uki Festival
Saturday
22/10/22 10:00 to 23/10/22 15:00
The Murwillumbah NSW SES Unit will be at the Uki Festival on the 22nd and 23rd October. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about the new SES Warnings, how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Hornsby Unit at Inala Fair 2022
Sunday
23/10/22 9:00 to 23/10/22 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Hornsby 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.
WVW Public Information Kiosk at Bunnings Rose Bay
Sunday
23/10/22 12:00 to 23/11/22 8:00
Public Information Kiok - Providing overview of SES and what we do and don't help with - Providing advice on preventative maintenance and how to protect your property - Providing guidance on staying up to date with weather warnings incl. AWS - Providing guidance on how to join the SES
Tabulam Community Preparedness Meeting - Red Cross
Tuesday
25/10/22 0:00
NSW SES will be attending a Red Cross Community Resilience meeting to meet the residents of Tabulam to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Erina Multicultural Expo
Wednesday
26/10/22 10:00 to 26/10/22 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Gosford 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.
Grafton Shopping World Community Engagment Display
Thursday
27/10/22 8:00 to 27/10/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Clarence Nambucca 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, and inform you about the new Warning System
Cessnock City Unit Open Day
Saturday
29/10/22 10:00 to 29/10/22 14:00
The Cessnock City NSW SES Unit will be at the Cessnock City Unit Headquarters. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Brunswick Heads Emergecy Services Day
Sunday
30/10/22 10:00 to 30/10/22 15:00
The Mullumbimby NSW SES Unit will be at the Brunswick Heads Emergency Services Day. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Port Macquarie Community Preparedness Day
Saturday
05/11/22 8:30 to 05/11/22 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Port Macquarie 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.
Manly SES World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 Community Engagement
Saturday
05/11/22 10:00 to 05/11/22 15:00
We will be setting up a marquee on the beachfront at Manly with fliers/posters/banners/maps to educate and inform the public about tsunamis. We are asking Bunnings if they will put on a free BBQ.
Central Coast Kids Day Out
Sunday
06/11/22 7:00 to 06/11/22 17:00
The Gosford NSW SES Unit will be at the Central Coast Kids Day Out. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters. We'll have activities and hand outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms, floods and tsunami.
Tsunami Awareness
Sunday
06/11/22 7:00 to 06/11/22 11:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ballina Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as tsunami
Ballina Riverside Christmas Carols
Sunday
11/12/22 17:30 to 11/12/22 22:00
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Mardi Gras & World Pride Parade
Saturday
25/02/23 14:00 to 25/02/23 23:00
NSW SES PRIDE will once again reflect the diversity of the communities we come from by participating in the 2023 Mardi Gras & World Pride Parade. Our LGBTQIA+ members are extremely proud to be able to represent the NSW SES and visibly demonstrate the service's commitment to inclusive practice.
Bengalla Upper Hunter Show 2023
Friday
17/03/23 8:00 to 18/03/23 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the local Upper Hunter Units. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
