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.
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.
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.
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.
Be aware of tsunami
Know what kind of official Tsunami Products there are:
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.
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 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 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 RESPONDS TO MORE THAN 1300 INCIDENTS DURING STORM RESPONSE
30/11/2023 02:50:10 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to more than 1300 incidents since start of the weather event across the state.
NSW SES OPERATIONAL UPDATE
30/11/2023 05:51:22 AM
The NSW SES will keep prepositioned flood rescue experts, high clearance vehicles and other rescue equipment in the south east and metropolitan Sydney today.
NSW SES RESPONDS TO FLOOD RESCUES AS WEATHER IMPACTS LARGE PARTS OF THE STATE
29/11/2023 03:58:37 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is continuing to respond to incidents across the state, particularly in the southeast, as weather impacts the region, where rainfall totals have exceeded 200mm in some parts.
OPERATIONAL STATISTICS UPDATE - WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER
29/11/2023 08:53:55 AM
NSW SES Operational Update Wednesday 29 November
NSW SES has conducted 2 flood rescues this morning. One incident was at South Nowra where two people were rescued from their car. People were rescued from a home at Wrights Beach at St Georges Basin.
Bega Chamber of Commerce Christmas Family Carnival
Thursday
07/12/23 16:00 to 07/12/23 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bega 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.
Mullumbimby Emergency Redi Workshops
Friday
08/12/23 10:00 to 08/12/23 12:00
Are you a resident in the Mullumbimby area? Come along to the Red Cross Emergency Redi Workshop and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Rock Valley Pizza Ping Pong and Preparedness evening
Friday
08/12/23 18:00 to 08/12/23 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lismore SES 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.
St Patrick's Community Christmas Festival
Saturday
09/12/23 9:00 to 09/12/23 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bega 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.
Lake Cargelligo Christmas Carnival
Saturday
09/12/23 17:00 to 09/12/23 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lake Cargelligo 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 to show you what the SES does for your community
Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight
Sunday
10/12/23 16:00 to 10/12/23 21:00
The Hills NSW SES Unit will be at the Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight. Come join in the fun and connect with your community.
Rotary Christmas Carnival Community Engagement
Sunday
10/12/23 16:00 to 10/12/23 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Wauchope Community Christmas Event
Thursday
14/12/23 8:00 to 14/12/23 20:00
The Wauchope NSW SES Unit will be at the Wauchope Community Christmas Event held at Wauchope IGA , Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Santa on Tour with NSW SES Batemans Bay Team
Saturday
16/12/23 9:00 to 16/12/23 15:00
Come and meet Santa and our friendly Volunteers from NSW SES Batemans Bay Team as we stop across local parks and key locations in the Batemans Bay area.to spread the Christmas cheer
Candelo Show
Sunday
21/01/24 8:00 to 21/01/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bega 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 - Goulburn
Friday
26/01/24 8:00 to 26/01/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Goulburn 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.
Cootamundra Beach Volleyball
Saturday
17/02/24 0:00 to 18/02/24 0:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Cootamundra 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.
