When to call

Call the NSW SES on 132 500 if you have experienced damage from storms, wind, hail or a fallen tree and if a tree branch is threatening your property or a person’s safety.

Do you live near the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley River System?

The risk of flood is real in your area. Learn more

The Northern Rivers has flooded before. It will flood again!

Find out more about your local flood risk and actions you can take to prepare.

Behind the frontline is the first line

There are no small roles on this vital team. Everyone counts in the NSW SES. Volunteer today

What storm damage could cost you

Learn what you can do to prepare and stay safe.

PLAN AND PREPARE

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.

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.

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.

🌐In your language

Click here for flood, storm, and tsunami resources in your language.

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 Local Flood Insights and 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.

DURING BAD WEATHER

When to call

Click here to find out when and how to call NSW SES.

 

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.

Check road closures here

Live updates, traveler information and personalised alerts for NSW roads..

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

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

  • Keep listening to your local radio station for information, updates and advice
  • Check your house or property for damage...

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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Upcoming community events

Leeton showground
Leeton show

Leeton show

Friday

11/10/24 15:00 to 12/10/24 16:00

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.

4559 Burley Griffin Way, Cunningar NSW 2587
Harden Kite Festival

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...

Casino Showground
Casino Show

Casino Show

Saturday

12/10/24 7:00 to 12/10/24 17:00

The Casino NSW SES Unit will be at the Casino Show. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.

Cale oval Narromine
Dolly Festival

Dolly Festival

Saturday

12/10/24 9:00 to 12/10/24 22:00

Narromine dolly Festival held at cale oval Narromine come and say hi to the Narromine SES team

Heathcote SES, 126 Wilson Parade, Heathcote
Women Helping Women Workshop

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.

Glebe Point Road Glebe
Sydney Streets - Glebe

Sydney Streets - Glebe

Saturday

12/10/24 11:00 to 12/10/24 16:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from City of Sydney 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.

Longueville Road, Lane Cove
Lane Cove Rotary Fair

Lane Cove Rotary Fair

Sunday

13/10/24 4:00 to 13/10/24 9:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Willoughby Lane Cove 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.

Lismore Showground
Lismore Show

Lismore Show

Thursday

17/10/24 9:00 to 19/10/24 16:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lismore 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.

Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, College Lane Katoomba
Katoomba Seniors Expo

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.

Kendall Showground
Camden Haven Show

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.

Rowe Sreet Eastwood
Granny Smith Festival

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...

Ballina SES Unit - Angels Beach Road BALLINA
Ballina Women's EPIC Workshop

Ballina Women's EPIC Workshop

Saturday

19/10/24 9:30 to 19/10/24 16:00

Are you a woman living in the Ballina LGA? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.

9-11 Queen Street, Singleton
Singleton SES open day

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...

Rowe Street Eastwood
SHORT and SHARP CHATS for PREPAREDNESS to EMERGENCIES by NSW SES Ryde

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...

3 Thompson Drive, Terrey Hills
Activities afternoon for children with disabilities

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.

Corrigans Beach Reserve Beach Road Batehaven
Playdates with Emergency Services

Playdates with Emergency Services

Monday

21/10/24 17:30 to 21/10/24 19:00

The NSW SES Unit will be at the < Playdates with Emergency Services at Corrigans Beach Reserve Batehaven> Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.

CWA Hall Carrington Street, Darlington Point, New South Wales, Australia 2706
NSW SES Coleambally Open Night

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.

563 Borenore Rd, Borenore via Orange
Australian National Field Days

Australian National Field Days

Thursday

24/10/24 8:30 to 26/10/24 17:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display at B16 staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Western Zone. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

Quota Park 19 Riverside Drive Narooma
Playdates with  Emergency Services

Playdates with Emergency Services

Thursday

24/10/24 17:30 to 24/10/24 19:00

The NSW SES Unit will be at the Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.

Deni Ute Muster Site
Deniliquin Truck Show

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.

Speers Point Park, Park Road, Speers Point
Emergency and Essential Services Expo

Emergency and Essential Services Expo

Saturday

26/10/24 10:00 to 26/10/24 13:30

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lake 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.

Wagga boat club, Lake Albert 2650
24 hour light up the lake

24 hour light up the lake

Saturday

26/10/24 11:00 to 27/10/24 11:00

Join us for our “Light up the Lake 24-hour Charity Event” to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention, mental health, and father’s rights. The event includes a 24 hour wheelbarrow lake challenge, live music, BBQ, yoga, children's activities, face painting, and inspirational talks. The event takes place on October 26th & 27th at the Wagga...

Bungendore Showground
Bungendore Show

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.

Riverside Park, Ford Street, Moruya
Playdates with Emergency Services

Playdates with Emergency Services

Monday

28/10/24 17:30 to 28/10/24 19:00

The NSW SES Unit will be at the Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.

Nelson Bay Marina
SES Display Community Engagement

SES Display Community Engagement

Saturday

02/11/24 9:00 to 02/11/24 14:30

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.

Maroubra Beach
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024

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...

Callghan Park, Temora
Temora Town Market

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.

Bunnings Lake Haven Cnr Chelmsford Road &amp; Pacific Hwy, Charmhaven NSW
Storm Preparedness Workshop

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 Showground
Dorrigo Show

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.

Wyong SES Unit Levitt Street Wyong NSW
EPIC Womens Workshop

EPIC Womens Workshop

Saturday

30/11/24 9:00 to 30/11/24 13:00

Wyong SES Unit is holding a Womens workshop to introduce them to a variety of basic options for self maintenance of their homes prior to and after weather events.

Batemans Bay Library, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay 2536
'Weathering the Storm' Presentation

'Weathering the Storm' Presentation

Monday

02/12/24 14:00 to 02/12/24 15:00

Make sure you visit the SES Presentation staffed by NSW SES volunteers from 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.

Bunnings Kirrawee, 127 Bath Rd, Kirrawee
Bunnings Kirrawee Christmas Community Event

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.

Cale oval Narromine
Vatetion Carnival

Vatetion Carnival

Wednesday

11/12/24 17:00 to 11/12/24 22:00

The Narromine NSW SES Unit will be at the Narromine Christmas vanetion carnival held at cale oval Narromine come and say hi to the Team

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