Flood, Storm and Tsunami Plans

How does NSW SES plan for floods, storms and tsunami?

Returning to your property after a flood?

The SES will issue 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution - Advice' when it is safe for residents and businesses to return to a flood affected area, previously subject to an evacuation.

Learn more about floods

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.

Using sandbags to protect your home

Learn how to sandbag your home to help reduce the impact of floods.

The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley will flood again.

Find out more about your local flood risk and how you can prepare.

Do you live behind a Levee?

Learn how dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached.

The dangers of flash flooding

The major cause of death during flash floods is by people entering flash floodwater.

Georges River has flooded before. It will happen again.

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

Before a flood

What's your plan?

Flood Awareness NSW

Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.

For Schools

The NSW SES is committed to building resilience in floods in NSW communities. New program now available.

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.

Do You Live Behind a Levee?

Dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached. Learn more...

The dangers of flash flooding

If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.

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.

During a flood

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.

The dangers of flash flooding

If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.

Know Your Risk

There are plenty of risks that can affect you in a flood.

Learn more

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

Be Aware

Be aware of the different ways you might be warned of flooding in your area

Look Out For Each Other

Look out for each other when flooding is imminent

After a flood

After flooding

The NSW SES will issue 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution - Advice' when it is safe for residents and businesses to return to a flood affected area, previously subject to an 'Evacuate Now/Before - Emergency Warning'. Read more

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

Recovery information for residents returning to their property after a flood

When you return to your home or business after a flood, the task of where to start can be overwhelming.

Download this recovery guide to help you get on your feet, safely and quickly.

Cleaning up after a disaster

This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.

What you can do to help

After floods there are a range of things you can do to look out for each other.

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Upcoming community events

3A Bay Drive Meadowbank
Meadowbank Grandparents Group Mandarin and English

Meadowbank Grandparents Group Mandarin and English

Tuesday

03/10/23 9:30 to 03/10/23 10:30

NSW SES Ryde Unit will be doing a presentation in English with a Mandarin translator about emergency preparedness in floods and storms. This talk is in association with Relationships Australia NSW Community Builders team and will be held at Shepherds Bay Community Centre, 3A Bay Drive, Meadowbank. Any member of the public wishing to attend should...

Harden
Harden Kite Festival

Harden Kite Festival

Saturday

07/10/23 0:00 to 07/10/23 22:00

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

Bunnings Belrose
WPW Bunnings Info Stall re storm prep

WPW Bunnings Info Stall re storm prep

Saturday

07/10/23 8:30 to 07/10/23 15:00

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

O'Connors Carrying Depot, 67-69 Quarry Road, Murwillumbah
O'Connors Open Day

O'Connors Open Day

Saturday

07/10/23 12:00 to 07/10/23 15:00

The Murwillumbah NSW SES Unit will be at the O'Connors Open Day Findraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.

The canopy Lane Cove
Lane  Cove sustainability fair

Lane Cove sustainability fair

Sunday

08/10/23 8:00 to 08/10/23 16:00

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

Gosford SES Unit
Get Ready Womens Workshop - Gosford Unit

Get Ready Womens Workshop - Gosford Unit

Sunday

08/10/23 10:00 to 08/10/23 13:00

Are you a member of the Women's Shed Central Coast (NSW) Inc? Join us for a free Womens Workshop run by the Women of Gosford SES Unit. Its all about improving community capability to severe weather events. Learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms, be flood aware, knowledge of basic first aid and make an emergency kit. Dont...

Lismore CBD/East Lismore, North Lismore, South Lismore
Lismore Flood Safety Doorknock

Lismore Flood Safety Doorknock

Tuesday

10/10/23 9:00 to 10/10/23 16:00

NSW SES will be doorknocking businesses and residents in the Lismore area with valuable information about flood risk and flood preparedness. Please say hello when we drop in to your place.

Recreational Park, Sandy Place Long Beach
Playdate with Emergency Services

Playdate with Emergency Services

Thursday

12/10/23 17:00 to 12/10/23 19:30

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Unit. This evening event will include BBQ, information from your local Emergency Services and activities for children and families. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and...

Corryong Rec Reserve, Corryong, Victoria
2023 North East Emergency Expo (Corryong, Victoria)

2023 North East Emergency Expo (Corryong, Victoria)

Saturday

14/10/23 10:00 to 14/10/23 15:00

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

Captain Oldrey Park, Broulee
Playdates with Emergency Services

Playdates with Emergency Services

Monday

16/10/23 17:00 to 16/10/23 19:30

The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus, our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to prepare and keep safe during emergencies and disasters.

Nabucca Heads RSL
Living Well Expo

Living Well Expo

Tuesday

17/10/23 9:00 to 17/10/23 13:00

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

Goonellabah Sports Club, Oliver Street Goonellabah
Lismore Probus Storm Safe Presentation

Lismore Probus Storm Safe Presentation

Thursday

19/10/23 11:00 to 19/10/23 12:00

Are you a member of Lismore Probus? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.

Foreshore- Wharf Street Nelligen
Playdates with Emergency Services

Playdates with Emergency Services

Thursday

19/10/23 17:00 to 19/10/23 19:30

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Unit. This evening event will include community BBQ and as well we will have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

Noreuil Park Foreshore
NSW SES Albury Unit - Open Day

NSW SES Albury Unit - Open Day

Sunday

22/10/23 10:00 to 22/10/23 14:00

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

Riverside Park, Moruya
Playdates with Emergency Services

Playdates with Emergency Services

Monday

23/10/23 17:00 to 23/10/23 19:30

The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.

Lismore NSW 2480
Lismore Doorknock

Lismore Doorknock

Wednesday

25/10/23 9:00 to 25/10/23 15:00

Volunteers from the NSW SES will be out and about in the Lismore CBD and surrounds - helping to distribute Flood Awarness and Flood Advice information.

CWA Hall, Stanwell Park
Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop

Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop

Wednesday

25/10/23 18:30 to 25/10/23 21:30

Wollongong Unit is holding a Community Flood Preparedness Workshop to meet the residents of the Northern Suburbs of the Illawarra to discuss how we can work together in future flood events. Discuss local flood risks, hear from a flood rescue operator, learn about your local risks and how to stay safe and gain some sandbagging and preparedness...

Prince Street, Grafton NSW 2460
Jacaranda Parade

Jacaranda Parade

Saturday

04/11/23 15:00 to 04/11/23 20:00

Clarence Valley NSW SES Units will be participating in this year's Jacaranda Parade, Prince Street Grafton. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.

Lighthouse Parade Ballina Marine Rescue Tower
World Tsunami Day Awareness

World Tsunami Day Awareness

Sunday

05/11/23 7:30 to 05/11/23 10:30

Ballina SES members will be at the Ballina Marine Rescue Tower at NorthWall . Come and grab a tsunami pamphlet, which has useful information to share with family members

Manly Beach
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023

Sunday

05/11/23 10:00 to 05/11/23 14:00

Make sure you visit the SES tent on Manly beach, staffed by MANLY 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 to ever hit the Northern Beaches. Our friendly volunteers will be putting on a FREE BBQ and will happily answer your...

Maroubra Beach
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023

Sunday

05/11/23 10:00 to 05/11/23 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 to ever hit the Eastern Suburbs. Our friendly volunteers will happily answer your questions while Paddy...

Corrigans Reserve, Beach Road Batehaven
Playdates with Emergency Services

Playdates with Emergency Services

Monday

06/11/23 17:00 to 06/11/23 19:30

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Unit. This evening event will include a community BBQ and we will have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

Narooma
Playdates with Emergency Services

Playdates with Emergency Services

Thursday

09/11/23 17:00 to 09/11/23 19:30

The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.

SHELLHARBOUR AIRPORT
i98fm Illawarra Convoy

i98fm Illawarra Convoy

Sunday

19/11/23 5:00 to 19/11/23 15:00

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.

Coledale Community Hall, Coledale
Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop

Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop

Sunday

26/11/23 18:30 to 26/11/23 21:30

Wollongong Unit is holding a Community Flood Preparedness Workshop to meet the residents of the Northern Suburbs of the Illawarra to discuss how we can work together in future flood events. Discuss local flood risks, hear from a flood rescue operator, learn about local risks and how to stay safe and gain some sandbagging and preparedness tips...

Wiley Park Amphitheatre
Carols in the Park

Carols in the Park

Saturday

02/12/23 16:00 to 02/12/23 21:15

Head to Wiley Park for food, fun and festivity at Carols in the Park. Bring your picnic blanket for a magical night with MC Anthony Maroon and Australian singer-songwriter and daughter of Rockstar royalty, Mahalia Barnes. Join us for a night jam packed with festive family fun. There’ll be food, magical characters and a chance to take a photo with...

Coota Beach (Murray Street)
Cootamundra Beach Volleyball

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.

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