There are no current SES warnings
To view all current NSW flood and weather warnings visit the Bureau's website
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Download the Emergency+ app
The Emergency+ app is a free app developed by Australia's emergency services and their Government and industry partners.
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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NSW prepare for damaging winds this afternoon
12/11/2019 03:17:31 PM
A strong cold front will move through parts of New South Wales and the ACT today, accompanied by vigorous westerly winds.
Flood resources to build resilient students in Hawkesbury-Nepean Now Live
31/10/2019 09:00:00 AM
The new online resources for teachers and students have been developed under a partnership between Infrastructure NSW, Western Sydney University, and the NSW State Emergency Service.
Sydney teens learn NSW SES rescue skills
30/10/2019 10:23:25 AM
Seventy teenagers spent two days learning vital NSW State Emergency Service rescue skills at a Cadet Camp in Sydney this week.
NSW SES Orange Commander hands reins to son
22/10/2019 01:26:22 PM
Last night a pillar in the Orange Community, NSW SES Orange City Unit Commander Kim Stevens stood down from his role as Commander, handing the reigns over to his son Robert.
Community Leaders Information Night
Monday
18/11/19 18:00 to 18/11/19 21:30
NSW SES will be part of an information evening for community leader to raise awareness on building resilience in our community. Invitation to this event is required.
Brunswick Valley U3A Know your Risks and Preparedness Workshop
Tuesday
19/11/19 10:00 to 19/11/19 12:00
Brunswick Valley U3A regular Forum Meeting with guests from the NSW SES and Red Cross presenting information around Awareness of Risks and Preparation
Get Ready Girls 2019
Tuesday
19/11/19 18:00 to 19/11/19 21:30
Wingecarribee Unit is hosting its third get ready girls campaign. To build resiliance and confidence in women of the local community to help better prepare them in emergency situations.
White Ribbon Day
Friday
22/11/19 10:30 to 22/11/19 12:00
Bathurst Police are organizing a 'human white ribbon' to acknowledge White Ribbon Day. This Community engagement will involve the NSW Fire And Rescue, Rural Fire Service, Traffic and Highway patrol and mounted police. There will also be a free sausage sizzle for all in attendance
Lennox Head Get Ready Tsunami Awareness
Saturday
23/11/19 7:00 to 23/11/19 9:00
Come and join members of the Ballina SES Unit, have a free coffee whilst gaining information on Tsunami Awareness. This is for any interested members of the community, at Lennox Head Surf Club between 08.00am to 10.00am
Canterbury - Bankstown Active Seniors Expo
Thursday
28/11/19 9:00 to 28/11/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Tsunami Awareness
Saturday
07/12/19 9:00 to 07/12/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ballina .Tsunami Awareness
Ulmarra Santa Run
Saturday
07/12/19 10:00 to 07/12/19 14:00
The Ulmarra NSW SES Unit will be at the Ulmarra Park. Come and meet Paddy Platypus, Santa and our friendly volunteers.
Annual Christmas Markets
Saturday
07/12/19 12:00 to 07/12/19 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Scone 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.
Coraki Community Markets
Saturday
14/12/19 9:00 to 14/12/19 16:00
The Coraki NSW SES Unit will be at the Coraki Community Markets. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Santa's Coming with the NSW SES
Saturday
21/12/19 14:30 to 21/12/19 21:30
The Shellharbour City NSW SES Unit will be at assisting with Santa in the Shellharbour City Local Goverment Area. There will be lollies for all of the kids. Times and Location will be confirmed closer to the date
Santa to Carols by candlelight
Sunday
22/12/19 18:30 to 22/12/19 20:00
Support to carols by candlelight
Wooli SES distribute lollies to children in Wooli
Tuesday
24/12/19 18:00 to 24/12/19 21:00
SES Santa to Wooli Village run
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
