NSW SES Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Stakeholder Network
Influence the way we communicate with multicultural communities about risk awareness and preparedness for flood, storm and tsunami.
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:
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.
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ASSETS AND PERSONNEL PREPOSITIONED IN NORTHERN INLAND NSW AHEAD OF FORECAST HEAVY RAINFALL
05/02/2024 11:09:45 AM
Residents and visitors in northern inland parts of NSW are being urged to stay up to date with weather warnings as heavy rain is forecast, bringing a risk of flash flooding in low lying areas.
BOATS MAKE A SPLASH ACROSS THE STATE FOR NSW SES TRAINING EXERCISE
04/02/2024 11:19:10 AM
More than 750 emergency service personnel have taken to waterways across the state today for the NSW State Emergency Service’s (SES) annual flood boat training exercise.
NSW SES STALWARTS AWARDED EMERGENCY SERVICE MEDALS FOR DECADES OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE
26/01/2024 06:00:41 AM
Two NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers with decades of service under their belts have been awarded Emergency Service Medals (ESMs) in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
NSW DEPLOYS EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO ASSIST QUEENSLAND AHEAD OF POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE KIRRILY
24/01/2024 03:34:22 PM
Emergency service personnel from NSW State Emergency Service (SES), Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) have deployed to Queensland to assist with potential Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.
Free RediPlan workshop
Tuesday
06/02/24 13:00 to 06/02/24 15:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Whitton - Free RediPlan workshop
Wednesday
07/02/24 18:00 to 07/02/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Leeton - Free RediPlan Workshop
Thursday
08/02/24 14:00 to 08/02/24 16:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Yanco - Free RediPlan workshop
Thursday
08/02/24 18:00 to 08/02/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Urbenville Show and Shne
Saturday
10/02/24 9:00 to 10/02/24 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Urbenville and Kyogle 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.
East Lismore Community Meeting
Monday
12/02/24 18:00 to 12/02/24 19:30
Lismore City SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of East Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Jerilderie - Free RediPlan Workshop
Tuesday
13/02/24 18:00 to 13/02/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Coleambally - Free RediPlan Workshop
Wednesday
14/02/24 18:00 to 14/02/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Darlington Point - Free RediPlan Workshop
Thursday
15/02/24 18:00 to 15/02/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
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.
Tweed Valley Flood Study - Community Info Sessions
Monday
19/02/24 14:30 to 01/03/24 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Shire SES Units. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for flood emergencies.
Yenda - Free RediPlan workshop
Tuesday
20/02/24 12:30 to 20/02/24 15:00
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Griffith - Free RediPlan workshop
Tuesday
20/02/24 18:00 to 20/02/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Hay - Free RediPlan workshop
Thursday
22/02/24 9:30 to 22/02/24 12:00
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Lower North Shore Volunteer Expo
Wednesday
06/03/24 11:00 to 06/03/24 14:00
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.
Albury - Free RediPlan Workshop 1
Monday
11/03/24 14:00 to 11/03/24 16:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Albury - Free RediPlan Workshop 2
Monday
11/03/24 18:00 to 11/03/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Bengalla Upper Hunter Show
Saturday
16/03/24 7:00 to 17/03/24 17:00
The Muswellbrook NSW SES Unit will be at the Bengalla Upper Hunter Show. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
THE ULTIMATE LEARNER LOG BOOK RUN EXPERIENCE
Sunday
17/03/24 0:00
https://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/living-here/community-services-and-safety/road-safety-courses-and-resources The Ultimate Learner Log Book Run Experience is next scheduled for Sunday 17 March 2024 and provides young drivers and their supervisors the opportunity to participate in a planned drive which follows a route that includes a range of...
Tocumwal - Free RediPlan Workshop
Tuesday
19/03/24 14:00 to 19/03/24 16:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Finley - Free RediPlan Workshop
Tuesday
19/03/24 18:00 to 19/03/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Berrigan - Free RediPlan Workshop
Wednesday
20/03/24 14:00 to 20/03/24 16:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Conargo - Free RediPlan Workshop
Monday
25/03/24 18:00 to 25/03/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Wanganella - Free RediPlan Workshop
Wednesday
27/03/24 18:00 to 27/03/24 20:30
NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...
Dubbo Show
Saturday
11/05/24 8:00 to 11/05/24 17:00
The Dubbo NSW SES Unit will be at the Dubbo Annual 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 at the Community Engagement trailer. We will have giva aways for the young ones and resources on how to prepare for storms and floods and how to...