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.
News
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Queanbeyan storm hits home for NSW SES volunteers
22/01/2020 02:42:54 PM
Queanbeyan residents and members of the NSW SES Queanbeyan Unit, Cassandra Philpot and Chris Hood, felt the full force of the storm that hit the area this week.
The role of NSW SES in road crash rescue
22/01/2020 09:56:35 AM
NSW SES is predominantly known as the State’s lead agency for flood, storms and tsunami, but they are also the second largest provider of road crash rescues.
NSW SES urges communities to prepare as more rain is on the way
20/01/2020 03:04:13 PM
Don’t put your umbrellas away just yet – more thunderstorms are on their way and expected to cause havoc during peak hour for commuters on their drive homes tonight.
Storm activity expected to last into the night
16/01/2020 05:16:27 PM
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Armidale, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Tamworth, Moree, Dubbo and...
Australia Day - Goulburn
Sunday
26/01/20 7:00 to 26/01/20 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
AUSTRALIA DAY - BERRIMA
Sunday
26/01/20 8:00 to 26/01/20 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wingecarribee 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.
Australia Day Celebration
Sunday
26/01/20 8:00 to 26/01/20 14:00
TheUrunga NSW SES Unit will be at the Australia Day at Morgo Street Reserve Family Fun Day.> Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our display.
AUSTRALIA DAY Casino
Sunday
26/01/20 8:00 to 26/01/20 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Casino, Coraki, Woodburn and Broadwater 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.
Hawkesbury Unit Australia Day - Windsor
Sunday
26/01/20 9:00 to 26/01/20 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Camden Unit Australia Day
Sunday
26/01/20 9:00 to 26/01/20 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Camden 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.
Australia Day
Sunday
26/01/20 10:00 to 26/01/20 15:00
Australia Day celebration will be having a stall 10am till 1500hrs
Holroyd Unit Australia Day with Cumberland Council
Sunday
26/01/20 16:30 to 26/01/20 22:30
Holroyd is assisting Cumberland Council with Australia Day Community Event
Ku-ring-gai Unit - Australia Day - West Pymble
Sunday
26/01/20 17:00 to 26/01/20 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
First Wattle Grove Scout Visit
Tuesday
04/02/20 18:30 to 04/02/20 20:00
Overview of role of SES to Scouts and parents
Maitland Show
Friday
14/02/20 8:00 to 16/02/20 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.
Forbes Unit Open Day
Saturday
15/02/20 9:00 to 15/02/20 18:01
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Forbes 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.
Mardi Gras Fair Day
Sunday
16/02/20 10:00 to 16/02/20 16:00
The City of Sydney NSW SES Unit, with the support of the NSW SES LBGTI and Allies Network, will be at the 2020 Mardi Gras Fair Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Kids Day Out
Saturday
22/02/20 10:00 to 22/02/20 14:00
The Lismore SES Unit will be at the Crozier Oval Lismore, Join us for a great day out with heaps of activities for children, such as Obstacle course and Market stalls and Market stallsactivity ie Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day.> Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and...
Get Ready workshop for the deaf and hard of hearing
Saturday
22/02/20 10:00 to 22/02/20 13:00
Hello deaf and hard of hearing community of Sydney. SES volunteers are hosting a free workshop on how to prepare for emergencies and you are invited. The information and new skills you pick up will help you to keep your home, family and pets safe during storms, floods and fires. An Auslan Liaison Team and interpreters will be there to assist and...
SOFALA SHOW
Sunday
23/02/20 7:30 to 23/02/20 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday
29/02/20 16:00 to 29/02/20 23:00
NSW SES will be marching in the 2020 Mardi Gras Parade representing and celebrating the diversity of it's members and commitment to supporting communities of NSW.
Clean Up Australia Day & Free Community BBQ
Sunday
01/03/20 7:00 to 01/03/20 16:00
The Swansea SES unit will participating in Clean Up Australia Day in the Wallarah National Park and surrounding areas removing rubbish and dumped items. We will also be providing a free community BBQ on the day. https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraiser/SwanseaSES
Lawrence Recruitment Display
Saturday
14/03/20 9:00 to 14/03/20 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lawrence 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.
Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4x4, Fish & Boat Show
Friday
29/05/20 10:00 to 31/05/20 18:00
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.
Leeton Annual Show
Friday
09/10/20 16:00 to 10/10/20 17:00
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.
