There are no current SES warnings
To view all current NSW flood and weather warnings visit the Bureau's website
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.
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.
Pets and Animals
Information on caring for your pets and animals - before, during and after a storm.
Make sure you look after your pets and include them in your emergency plans.
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.
Download the Emergency+ app
The Emergency+ app is a free app developed by Australia's emergency services and their Government and industry partners.
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.
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.
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.
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 flood
When a Flood Warning is issued, there are a few things you can do to protect your family and property...
What you can do during a storm
During a storm, there are simple things you can do to help protect your family...
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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Windy weather conditions expected for start of weekend
14/09/2018 02:22:19 PM
Parts of the east coast can expect blustery windy conditions this Saturday.
Emergency Services Medal awarded to volunteer veteran Gordon Hill
13/09/2018 03:46:44 PM
NSW SES Cobar Unit volunteer Gordon Hill AFSM, ESM was awarded with the prestigious Emergency Services Medal at a ceremony at Government House on Friday 7th September.
NSW SES Volunteers Receive 162 Emergency Calls for Help
07/09/2018 10:57:08 PM
NSW SES volunteers have received 162 requests for emergency assistance Friday evening.
NSW SES Wears It Purple To Show Support
31/08/2018 01:04:50 PM
NSW SES today celebrates Wear It Purple Day
Wyong SES visit to Lake Munmorah High School
Friday
21/09/18 9:00 to 21/09/18 12:00
Wyong SES has been invited to Lake Munmorah High School as they "Pray for Volunteers". Members will also give a short talk to students and families present about the roles the SES play in our local community and how they can volunteer or help.
Woodcroft Festival - Blacktown
Saturday
22/09/18 8:00 to 22/09/18 16:00
The Blacktown NSW SES Unit will be at the Woodcroft festival in Blacktown. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Wyong SES at Sport Fest Bateau Bay
Saturday
22/09/18 8:00 to 23/09/18 16:00
Wyong SES volunteers helping at the local Sports Fest Skateboard Competition, assisting with car parking and showing a presence in our local community.
Boggabri Spring Fair
Saturday
22/09/18 8:00 to 22/09/18 14:45
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Boggabri 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.
Canowindra Show
Saturday
22/09/18 10:00 to 22/09/18 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Canowindra 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.
RFS Information Day
Saturday
22/09/18 10:00 to 22/09/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Orange 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.
Shoalhaven Combined Units Open Day
Saturday
22/09/18 12:00 to 22/09/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulladulla 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.
Tulip Time Street Parade
Saturday
22/09/18 14:00 to 22/09/18 15:30
Come see members from NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit, at the 2018 Tulip Time Parade in Bowral
Lockhart Show
Sunday
23/09/18 7:00 to 23/09/18 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from The Rock 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.
Storm Safe Awarenees; Yamba River Markets
Sunday
23/09/18 9:00 to 23/09/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Yamba 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.
Wyong SES help at Dads Day Out
Sunday
23/09/18 9:30 to 23/09/18 14:30
Wyong SES members helping the local community at Dads Day Out, and manning a truck and display to give a greater awareness to those in our community about our role.
Open Day
Sunday
23/09/18 10:00
Open Day
Sunday
23/09/18 10:00 to 23/09/18 14:00
You are invited to the annual Open Day being held by the Ku-ring-gai SES and the Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Brigade on Sunday September 23 from 10:00 AM to 2.00 PM at our headquarters in North Wahroonga. This will be a fun and entertaining day for all the family and a great opportunity to "Get Ready" for the bushfire and storm events that often...
Rileys Hill Dry Dock Open Day
Sunday
23/09/18 10:00 to 23/09/18 15:00
The Broadwater NSW SES Unit will be at the Rileys Hill Dry Dock Community Open Fun Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display. The Rileys Hill Dry Dock Heritage Reserve Trust events include Vintage Cars Bikes and HotRods display, guided walks and talks,...
Ulmarra Open Day
Sunday
23/09/18 10:00 to 23/09/18 12:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra 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.
Camden TASTE festival
Sunday
23/09/18 12:00 to 23/09/18 17:00
Camden SES will be at TASTE festival (formally food, wine and music festival) again this year. Come along , enjoy the atmosphere and chat to the local volunteers about how you can prepare for the storm season ahead
Recruitment Information Session
Tuesday
25/09/18 19:00 to 25/09/18 20:30
Interested in volunteering with the NSW State Emergency Service? The Warringah / Pittwater Unit is hosting an information session on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at the local headquarters. https://www.facebook.com/events/923471967846486
Dapto Showground
Saturday
29/09/18 9:01 to 29/09/18 16:01
The Coniston NSW SES Unit will be at the Dapto Showground. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display. We will be talking If its flooded, forget it.
Boorowa Woolfest
Sunday
30/09/18 9:00 to 30/09/18 16:00
Wooli Goanna Pulling Competition
Sunday
30/09/18 9:00 to 30/09/18 16:00
Wooli family fun day with the Goanna pulling championships
Country Hope - Convoy for kids 2018
Sunday
30/09/18 11:00 to 30/09/18 15:56
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Albury 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.
Planning for Animals In Emergencies
Saturday
06/10/18 9:30 to 06/10/18 15:00
Members of the Blue Mountains SES Unit along with other emergency organisations will be conducting a seminar on how to manage animals during emergencies.
Coffs Harbour Unit Open Day
Saturday
06/10/18 10:00 to 06/10/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coffs Harbour 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.
Open Day Manly
Saturday
06/10/18 14:00 to 06/10/18 17:00
For the first time, this year we will be hosting a family friendly daytime event and open our unit doors on a Saturday afternoon for 2018 SES Open Day. We would like to invite you as a nearby resident to visit our unit and get to know your local State Emergency Service! Just like you today, some of our volunteers were interested in SES last year...
Pottsville Beach Markets
Sunday
07/10/18 5:30 to 07/10/18 12:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Coast Unit. We'll have information to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Tweed Coast -Pottsville beach markets
Sunday
07/10/18 5:56
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
HAR EXPO Business Chamber
Saturday
13/10/18 6:00 to 13/10/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Harrington 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.
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
13/10/18 8:00 to 13/10/18 14:00
NSW SES Taree City Unit Open Day
Saturday
13/10/18 9:00 to 13/10/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Hazelbrook Family Fun Day
Saturday
13/10/18 12:00 to 13/10/18 16:00
The Blue Mountains NSW SES Unit will be at the Hazelbrook Fun Day at Gloria Park. Meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Irrawang Primary School 50 Year Celebration
Friday
19/10/18 7:00 to 19/10/18 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Hill Top P.S. Bounce Fair
Friday
19/10/18 12:00 to 19/10/18 19:00
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.
Murrumbateman Field Day
Saturday
20/10/18 7:00 to 21/10/18 17:00
Oatley Village Festival
Saturday
20/10/18 8:00 to 20/10/18 16:00
Assisting Lions Club with traffic as well as SES display
Hornsby Heights Public School Bushland Fair
Saturday
20/10/18 9:00 to 20/10/18 15:00
The Hornsby NSW SES Unit will be at the Hornsby Heights Public School Bushland Fair. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Relay For Life Southern Highlands
Saturday
20/10/18 10:00 to 21/10/18 10:00
Come see us and visit the SES Display staffed by volunteers from Wingecarribee Unit. We'll not only be taking part in the Southern Highlands Relay for Life but will have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Triple Zero Cricket
Sunday
21/10/18 7:00 to 21/10/18 15:00
The NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit will be at the Triple Zero Cricket Challenge, Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
School Display/Fete
Tuesday
23/10/18 14:00 to 23/10/18 17:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Broken Hill 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.
Bexhill public school Unit visit
Friday
26/10/18 9:00 to 26/10/18 11:00
on the 26th of October the K-2 group of students from bexhill Public School till be ateending the Lismore City SES to learn about who we are and what we do.
Wyong SES assistance at ChromFest
Saturday
27/10/18 6:30 to 27/10/18 15:00
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at ChromeFest. Come and meet our friendly volunteers and check out the amazing show cars. We will also be assisting with the shuttle buses.
Kingscliff Beachside Market SES stall
Saturday
27/10/18 6:30 to 27/10/18 12:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Coast Unit. We'll have information to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
ChromeFest
Saturday
27/10/18 7:00
Woman Alive Festival
Saturday
27/10/18 9:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Zonta Women Alive
Saturday
27/10/18 9:00 to 27/10/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit at the "Zonta WomenAlive" event. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Wyong SES ASsisting at ChromeFest
Sunday
28/10/18 5:00 to 28/10/18 16:00
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at ChromeFest. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, and check out the amazing show cars. We will also be assisting with the shuttle buses.
Cumberland Forest Fair
Sunday
28/10/18 9:00 to 28/10/18 15:00
The Hornsby NSW SES Unit will be at the Cumberland Forest Fair. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Stormsafe Community Engagement at local IGA
Friday
02/11/18 23:00 to 03/11/18 11:45
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bungendore 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.
Blackheath Rhododendron Festival
Saturday
03/11/18 9:00 to 03/11/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Grafton Jacaranda Float Parade
Saturday
03/11/18 16:00 to 03/11/18 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Displays by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Valley Units. We'll have Rescue Trucks, Boats and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Central Coast Kids Day Out, Narara
Sunday
04/11/18 9:00 to 04/11/18 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.
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest World Tsunami Day BBQ
Sunday
04/11/18 10:00 to 04/11/18 13:00
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is inviting residents from Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounding areas to a community event on Sunday 4th November to raise awareness about tsunamis.
Wyong SES Open/Recruitment Day
Sunday
04/11/18 17:27
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong 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. If you would like to volunteer have a chat to one of our members.
Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale
Saturday
10/11/18 6:00 to 10/11/18 14:00
The NSW SES Batemans Bay Unit will be at the Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale at Corrigans Beach. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Glenbrook Spring Festival
Saturday
10/11/18 9:00 to 10/11/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Wyong SES Open/Recruitment Day
Sunday
11/11/18 17:33
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong 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. If you would like to volunteer please talk to one of our members.
Community Engagement
Friday
16/11/18 15:16 to 16/11/18 19:16
The Coniston NSW SES Unit will be at the Primbee Primary School Family Fun 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.
Ulladulla Relay For Life
Saturday
17/11/18 8:00 to 17/11/18 20:00
Ulladulla SES will be participating in the Relay for Life. Providing support and encouragement for the community in the battle against cancer.
Grafton Bunnings BBQ
Monday
24/12/18 8:00 to 24/12/18 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra 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.
Bungendore Show
Sunday
27/01/19 12:01
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bungendore 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.
Young Humanitarians Conference.
Tuesday
26/02/19 14:32 to 27/02/19 14:32
