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.
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FLASH FLOODING IMPACTS SYDNEY METRO AREA
30/01/2023 09:32:59 PM
Motorists were caught out by flash flooding which impacted parts of Sydney this afternoon and evening.
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan said volunteers had responded to 304 calls since 2.00 pm across the state.
NSW SES VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS AFTER RECORD BREAKING YEAR
26/01/2023 03:43:56 PM
Two NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers have been awarded an Emergency Service Medal (ESM) in the Australia Day Honours...
WHO LET THE BOATS OUT? VOLUNTEERS MAKE A SPLASH ACROSS THE STATE
21/01/2023 06:00:19 AM
More than 100 boats from volunteer emergency services agencies, including the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), will descend upon the state’s waterways today as part of an operational readiness exercise.
MURRAY RIVER FROM BURONGA TO THE BORDER UPDATE
19/01/2023 03:55:13 PM
Transport for NSW advise vessel operators that sections of the Murray River are currently experiencing high water levels and flood conditions. As a result, pursuant to section 11 of the Marine Safety Act 1998, a Regulated Area with Special...
Community education and awareness
Saturday
04/02/23 10:00 to 04/02/23 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Menai 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.
LLS EMERGENCY SERVICE EXPO
Saturday
04/02/23 12:00 to 04/02/23 13:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display at the Moonan Flat Emergency Services Expo staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Units in the Upper Hunter Cluster. We will be there t hanks to our friends from Local Land Services. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
LLS EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO
Saturday
04/02/23 13:30 to 04/03/23 12:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display at the McCully's Gap Emergency Services Expo staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Units in thn Flae Upper Hunter Cluster. We will be there thanks to our friends from Local Land Services. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Ryde Council Seniors Safety & Resilience Expo
Tuesday
07/02/23 10:00 to 07/02/23 14:00
NSW SES Ryde Unit will be making a key presentation, holding a workshop and have an information stall at the Expo. Speakers on the day will also include Police, Red Cross and other agencies providing interesting talks and information on preparedness for emergencies. Our SES speaker will provide a very entertaining yet informative talk on the new...
LLS EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO
Thursday
09/02/23 0:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display at the Timor Emergency Services Expo staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Units in the Upper Hunter Cluster. We will be there thanks to our friends from Local Land Services. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Riverina Classic Fishing Competition
Sunday
12/02/23 9:00 to 12/02/23 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Griffith 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.
LLSEMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO
Thursday
16/02/23 16:00 to 16/02/23 17:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display at the Bunnan Emergency Services Expo staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Units in the Upper Hunter Cluster. We will be there thanks to our friends from Local Land Services. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Bega Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Scociety Show
Friday
17/02/23 11:00 to 17/02/23 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bega, Bermagui and Eden 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.
LLS EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO
Saturday
18/02/23 12:00 to 18/02/23 13:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display at the Wybong Emergency Services Expo staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Units in the Upper Hunter Cluster. We will be there thanks to our friends from Local Land Services. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Community Awareness
Thursday
23/02/23 9:00 to 23/02/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Coffs Capabilit 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.
LLS EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO
Thursday
23/02/23 16:00 to 23/02/23 17:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display at the Martindale Emergency Services Expo staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Units in the Upper Hunter Cluster. We will be there thanks to our friends from Local Land Services. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
LLS EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO
Saturday
25/02/23 12:00 to 25/02/23 13:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display at the Rouchel Emergency Services Expo staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Units in the Upper Hunter Cluster. We will be there thanks to our friends from Local Land Services. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
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.
PMHC Summer Sessions
Saturday
25/02/23 17:00 to 25/02/23 19:00
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.
Community Flood Forum - Wollombi
Sunday
26/02/23 12:30 to 26/02/23 15:30
Following the 2022 floods, NSW SES Cessnock Unit are holding a flood forum. We would like to invite the Wollombi community to engage in discussion on preparing for, responding to and recovering from future flood emergencies. We encourage local residents and businesses to attend.
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.
Our Kids Day Out
Sunday
07/05/23 9:00 to 07/05/23 14:00
The Ballina NSW SES Unit will be at the Ballina Amphitheater for OUR KIDS DAY OUT , Family Fun Day. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters .
