Know Your Risk
If you live close to a creek, river, major storm water drain or in a low‐lying area, you may be at risk from floods.
What's your plan?
Flood Awareness NSW
Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.
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.
Emergency Plan
Download our free Home and Business Emergency Plan resources to help your household prepare for flood, storms and tsunami.
Planning for animals in emergencies
Emergencies can happen suddenly and planning ahead for your pets and animals will keep everyone safe.
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.
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.
Before a flood
There are 8 simple things you can do before a flood, If you live, work or visit a flood‐prone area there are 8 tips you can do NOW to prepare for floods.
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 quickly. Having an emergency kit allows you to grab and go.
Electricity, gas and water safety information
Storms and floods can damage utility networks and impact the supply of essential services like electricity, water, natural gas, sewage, and telecommunications to homes and businesses.
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 provides local plans, resources and community advice based on your location.
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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NSW SES LEADS MASS CASUALTY BUS CRASH EXERCISE TO ENHANCE RESCUE SKILLS
19/09/2024 02:41:20 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has hosted a simulated mass casualty bus crash exercise, bringing together four emergency service partners to enhance road crash rescue skills and share knowledge.
NSW SES WAGGA WAGGA UNIT RECEIVES NEW RESCUE BOAT
10/09/2024 10:50:38 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Wagga Wagga Unit has received a significant boost, with a new inflatable rescue boat officially handed over on Saturday September 7 2024.
NSW RESIDENTS URGED TO PREPARE FOR UPCOMING STORM SEASON
07/09/2024 05:00:05 AM
As the clean-up continues after wild winds swept across NSW, the State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is encouraging residents to prepare for the increased risk of storms as the 2024-25 storm season officially begins.
NSW SES DEPLOYS CREWS TO ASSIST VICTORIA, CLEAN UP CONTINUES ACROSS SYDNEY
03/09/2024 08:33:09 AM
Clean up efforts are set to continue after almost 1000 incidents were recorded following damaging winds across NSW yesterday.
Darlington Point Spring Festival "Conversation in a Boat"
Saturday
21/09/24 8:00 to 21/09/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coleambally Unit. We want to hear from the Darlington Point Residents about their previous flood experiences. We will have information to help you and your family to understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Temora Town Market
Saturday
21/09/24 9:00 to 21/09/24 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Temora 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.
Ritchies IGA, Family Fun Day
Saturday
21/09/24 9:00 to 21/09/24 16:00
The Kyogle NSW SES Unit will be at the Ritchies IGA Family Fun Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
SES Display
Saturday
21/09/24 9:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tomaree 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 City SES Open Day
Saturday
21/09/24 10:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
The Maitland City NSW SES Unit will be opening their headquaters to the public. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive displays. Other emergency services will be in attendance as well. Free sausage sizzle available.
Swansea SES Unit Open Day
Saturday
21/09/24 10:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
Come by and visit the SES Open Day staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Swansea 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. Come and see the Swansea team, our vehicles and some fun.
Jiggi Spring Fair
Saturday
21/09/24 12:00 to 21/09/24 17:30
The Lismore NSW SES Unit will be at the Jiggi Spring Fair. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
North Ryde Uniting Church Spring Fair
Saturday
21/09/24 14:00 to 21/09/24 18:00
The Ryde NSW SES Unit will be at the North Ryde Uniting Church Spring Fair. Come and meet our friendly SES volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters, find out how to use the Hazards Near Me app and view our SES vehicle. Free entry to the fair with a jumping castle, several food outlets and plenty of festival style stalls.
150th Young Show
Sunday
22/09/24 8:00 to 22/09/24 18:00
The Young NSW SES Unit will be at the 150th Young show, Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
RFS Open Day
Sunday
22/09/24 10:00 to 22/09/24 15:00
The Heathcote NSW SES Unit will be at the RFS Open 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.
Emergency Ready Day
Sunday
22/09/24 11:00 to 22/09/24 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Campbelltown 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.
Hillston Show
Saturday
28/09/24 7:00 to 28/09/24 21:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Dapto Country Show
Saturday
28/09/24 8:00 to 28/09/24 16:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Dapto 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.
Under the Gums Gilgandra
Saturday
28/09/24 9:00 to 28/09/24 17:00
The Gilgandra NSW SES Unit will be at the Gilgandra Under the Gums Festival. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and take part in our interactive activites and get a taste of what it's like to be an SES volunteer.
Woodburn Riverfest
Saturday
28/09/24 9:30 to 28/09/24 17:00
The Woodburn and Richmond Valley Cluster NSW SES Units will be at Woodburn Riverfest. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Waverley Volunteer Expo - SES Kiosk
Saturday
28/09/24 10:00 to 28/09/24 13:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Waverley Woollahra 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 also provide more information around how you can get involved with volunteering.
Dubbo Recruitment Stall
Sunday
29/09/24 9:00 to 29/09/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Dubbo Unit. We are seeking people willing to join the SES and serve their community by becoming volunteers.
Marrickville Unit - Dulwich Hill Festival
Sunday
29/09/24 12:00 to 29/09/24 17:00
The Marrickville NSW SES Unit will be at the Dulwich Hill Festival. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Introducing the work of SES to children 3 to 8 in Story Time at the local Library
Tuesday
01/10/24 10:45 to 01/10/24 12:00
Children will be read stories on keeping safe in natural disasters and introduced to the role of SES. They will do some activities and craft such as PPE dress ups and creatig activity posters.
South and North Lismore Community Meeting
Wednesday
02/10/24 17:30 to 02/10/24 19:00
Lismore Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North and South Lismore to review the new SES Warnings and discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Deniliquin Ute Muster
Friday
04/10/24 7:00 to 05/10/24 23:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from various 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.
Introduction to the work of SES through Story Time at the local library
Friday
04/10/24 10:45 to 04/10/24 12:00
Children will be read stories on keeping safe in natural disasters and introduced to the role of SES. They will do some activities and craft such as PPE dress ups and creating activity posters.
Local Area Storm Preparedness workshop
Sunday
06/10/24 9:30 to 06/10/24 11:00
To help you prepare for the Summer Storm season, members of the Wyong SES unit will be presenting a short presentation on how to prepare for storms. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Coolamon Fire Engine Muster
Sunday
06/10/24 10:00 to 06/10/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coolamon 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
12/10/24 6:30 to 12/10/24 18:00
Come on down to Harden Showgrounds to meet our volunteers. Our volunteers will be there to help with your questions about how to keep you and your family Storm and Flood ready. The NSW SES offers a diverse range of voluntering opportunities, from working out in the field operations to administration and emergency management, there is a role for...
Women Helping Women Workshop
Saturday
12/10/24 10:00 to 12/10/24 12:00
Are you a woman living in the Sutherland Shire? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Katoomba Seniors Expo
Thursday
17/10/24 10:00 to 17/10/24 14:00
The Blue Mountains City Council are holding an Expo for Seniors of our Community. Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Camden Haven Show
Saturday
19/10/24 7:00 to 20/10/24 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Camden Haven 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.
Granny Smith Festival
Saturday
19/10/24 9:00 to 19/10/24 21:00
NSW SES Ryde Unit will once again have a large involvement at this major Sydney festival. At 9:00am there will be a large street parade through Eastwood, many free entertainment stages, heaps of stalls, childrens rides, lots of activities and food stalls. Make sure to visit the very popular SES Ryde Community Engagement display in Rowe Street near...
Singleton SES open day
Saturday
19/10/24 10:00 to 19/10/24 14:00
Singleton SES Unit Open Day The NSW State Emergency Service Singleton Unit is having an Open Day. Their dedicated volunteers are excited to welcome you to the unit, where you can learn vital tips on storm preparedness and safety in emergencies. Bring the whole family to join in on fun games - the kids will love cornhole and giant snakes and...
SHORT and SHARP CHATS for PREPAREDNESS to EMERGENCIES by NSW SES Ryde
Saturday
19/10/24 11:30 to 19/10/24 15:30
As part of the Granny Smith Festival, this year NSW SES Ryde Unit will have an additional exciting series of 8 free short and sharp presentations to educate the community to be better prepared for weather emergencies that will be located in a sit-down shaded marquee in Rowe Street next to the SES van display close to The Avenue intersection. Don’t...
Activities afternoon for children with disabilities
Sunday
20/10/24 14:00 to 20/10/24 16:00
The Warringah Pittwater NSW SES Unit will be at the 3 Thompson Drive, Terrey Hills for an Activities afternoon for children with disabilities. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive water tank display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
21/10/24 17:30 to 21/10/24 19:00
The
NSW SES Coleambally Open Night
Tuesday
22/10/24 18:00 to 22/10/24 20:00
The Coleambally NSW SES Unit will be at the CWA Hall in Darlington Point for a Open Night. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
24/10/24 17:30 to 24/10/24 19:00
The
Deniliquin Truck Show
Saturday
26/10/24 7:00 to 26/10/24 19:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Deniliquin-Conargo Unit at the Deni Truck Show. 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
27/10/24 7:00 to 27/10/24 17:00
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.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
28/10/24 17:30 to 28/10/24 19:00
The
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024
Sunday
03/11/24 10:00 to 03/11/24 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES display at Maroubra Beach, staffed by Randwick Unit NSW SES volunteers. Go through the tsunami evacuation map with us so that you and your family can better understand what to do and where to go if a tsunami were ever to hit the Eastern Suburbs. Our friendly volunteers will happily answer your questions while Paddy...
Temora Town Market
Saturday
16/11/24 9:00 to 16/11/24 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Temora 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 Preparedness Workshop
Sunday
17/11/24 11:00 to 17/11/24 13:00
To help you prepare for the Summer Storm season, members of the Wyong SES unit will be presenting a short presentation on how to prepare for storms. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Dorrigo Show
Friday
22/11/24 6:00 to 23/11/24 22:00
The Dorrigo NSW SES Unit will be at the Dorrigo 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. We will have on display SES vehicles and equipment.
Bunnings Kirrawee Christmas Community Event
Thursday
05/12/24 17:00 to 05/12/24 20:00
The Heathcote NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Kirrawee's Christmas Community Event. 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 have a kids activity corner too.
