Do You Live Behind a Levee?
Dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached. Learn more...
How does NSW SES plan for Floods, Storms and Tsunami?
The NSW SES undertakes flood, storm and tsunami planning as a legislative responsibility to determine how to best respond in times of emergency.
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.
Plan Now For What You Will Do
One of the most important things you can do now is to plan for future flood events.
Things you can do before a flood
There are some simple things you can do now to prepare for floods and minimise potential risk to life, damage and associated costs
Be Aware
There are a range of official warnings and natural warning signs to be aware of in case flooding affects you in future.
Look out for each other
It's important to look out for each other and consider what you might need to do for different members of your family and don't forget your neighbours!
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Deaf and hearing impaired
FloodSafe for people living with low or no hearing. Many people across NSW are affected by dangerous floods and there have been avoidable deaths due to flooding.
FloodSafe for rural areas
The effects of flooding on rural property owners include losses to livestock, crops, fencing, buildings, personal items, farm equipment and machinery. Learn what to do before and during floods.
Using sandbags to protect your home
Sandbags will not stop the water completely but can reduce the amount of water entering your home. During low level flooding, sandbags placed in the right locations around your home can reduce the impact of flooding.
As little as 25 sandbags can reduce the damage to your home built on a slab. It is not necessary to place a sandbag wall around your house to provide protection.
Plan Now For What You Will Do
Discussing your plans, even at the last minute, can help ensure you and your family are safe during a flood.
Prepare Your Home and Business
When flooding is likely or imminent, there are a few things you can do to protect your family and property
Know Your Risk
Even though the flood water may have subsided, after a flood there a still risks that can affect people's health and wellbeing
Plan Now For What You Will Do
Planning for floods especially after you have just been through one, helps you remember all the things you need to do and gives you an advantage next time it floods.
Prepare Your Home and Business
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
Be Aware
Be aware of how the NSW SES advises you that it is safe to return to a disaster affected area and some of the residual risks that often remain
Look Out For Each Other
After floods there are a range of things you can do to look out for each other
News
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Tumbulgum flood risk project rewarded
07/06/2019 01:57:02 PM
A TWEED project that aims to manage the flood risks of a community on the banks of two rivers has won a national award.
NSW State Emergency Service & UNE ask what are your 3Things?
24/05/2019 10:04:22 AM
There’s a flood heading towards you. What three things would you take, if you had to leave right now?
Flood Rescue Operators Dive for New Skills
08/04/2019 12:11:06 PM
Nine NSW SES volunteers are the first in the state to complete a new intensive flood rescue program.
Get Ready NSW for Strong Cold Front with Storms, Snow and Possible Dust
29/03/2019 09:32:02 AM
Wild weather is coming during Friday and Saturday for most areas of the state due to the passage of a strong cold front.
NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Wednesday
10/07/19 10:00 to 10/07/19 14:00
The NOWRA NSW SES Unit will be at the NAIDOC Family Fun 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.
NAIDOC WEEK
Friday
12/07/19 10:00 to 12/07/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
OPEN DAY: Horse Safety and Care
Sunday
14/07/19 10:00 to 14/07/19 15:00
Are you a horse owner in the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley? Come to an Open Day on care, health and safety for your horse. * Horsemanship master class * Hands on equine rescue demonstrations by the NSW SES Large Animal Rescue * Horse first aid and animal behaviour with equine vets * Info stalls on Keeping your Horse Safe in Fire and Floods * TAFE...
First Aid Awareness Workshop
Thursday
25/07/19 18:30 to 25/07/19 20:00
Tambar Springs SES Unit is holding a First Aid Awareness Workshop to provide basic first aid information to assist community members until a NSW SES Community First Responder or NSW Ambulance arrives on scene.
Tucabia Shop
Friday
26/07/19 16:00 to 26/07/19 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra 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.
Warragamba & Silverdale Community Street Meet
Saturday
27/07/19 10:00 to 27/07/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wollondilly 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.
Douglas Park P.S Fete
Sunday
28/07/19 10:00 to 28/07/19 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wollondilly 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.
Fathers Day
Sunday
01/09/19 0:00 to 01/09/19 23:59
Make sure you visit the SES window display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra Unit.
Display Fathers Day
Sunday
01/09/19 9:00 to 01/09/19 12:32
Make sure you visit the SES Display for fathers day staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and flood
Harden Show
Saturday
07/09/19 9:00 to 07/09/19 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Harden 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.
Grand Final Football
Saturday
14/09/19 0:00 to 14/09/19 23:59
Make sure you visit the SES window display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra Unit.
Ulmarra Interagency Open Day
Sunday
15/09/19 10:00 to 15/09/19 15:00
The Ulmarra NSW SES Unit will be at the interagency open day at Coldstream street Ulmarra come have a Family Fun Day. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our display.
Community Engagement - Dapto Showground
Saturday
28/09/19 7:00 to 28/09/19 16:54
The NSW SES Dapto Unit will be at the Dapto Showground. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
12/10/19 8:00 to 12/10/19 16:00
The Harden NSW SES Unit will be at the Harden Kite 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.
Australian Police & Emergency Service Games
Thursday
17/10/19 9:31 to 24/10/19 9:31
Australian Police & Emergency Service Games
Murrumbateman Field Day
Saturday
19/10/19 6:00 to 20/10/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Yass 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.
PICTON SHOW
Saturday
26/10/19 7:00 to 27/10/19 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wollondilly 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.
Classic Yass
Saturday
02/11/19 6:30 to 02/11/19 15:00
The Yass NSW SES Unit will be at the Classic Yass Billy Cart Derby. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters, view our interactive display and watch the Yass-Hill Tops Billy Cart race to glory :-)
Cooma Motorfest
Saturday
02/11/19 7:00 to 02/11/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Eden Whale Festival
Saturday
02/11/19 9:30 to 02/11/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Eden 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.
Melbourne Cup Day
Monday
04/11/19 23:00 to 05/11/19 22:59
Make sure you visit the SES window display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra Unit.
Remembrance Day
Monday
11/11/19 10:00 to 11/11/19 11:00
Come respect the fallen soldiers with the community of Ulmarra and Ulmarra SES.
McHappy Day
Saturday
16/11/19 11:00 to 16/11/19 14:00
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Ulmarra Santa Run
Saturday
07/12/19 9:00 to 07/12/19 13:00
The Ulmarra NSW SES Unit will be at the Ulmarra Park. Come and meet Paddy Platypus, Santa and our friendly volunteers.
