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...

Flash Floods

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.

Flash Floods

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

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

Gosford Unit
EPIC Womens Workshop

EPIC Womens Workshop

Saturday

16/11/24 8:30 to 16/11/24 13:00

Gosford SES will be holding an EPIC Women's Workshop at the unit. We are aiming to assist women in the community by teaching them ways to be storm ready, and promoting independence and confidence to help prepare for an emergency event. We will have 4 stalls set up that will teach a variety of skills including basic first aid, sandbagging, flood...

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.

Shellharbour Airport, Airport Rd, Albion Park Rail
i98FM Illawarra Convoy 20th Year

i98FM Illawarra Convoy 20th Year

Sunday

17/11/24 8:00 to 17/11/24 16:00

Come down to the FREE family fun day, and meet the local volunteers from Shellharbour, Wollongong, Dapto & Kiama SES unts. Paddy will be there also.

Bunnings Lake Haven Cnr Chelmsford Road & 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.

Young Mosque - 3524 Moppity Road, Young NSW
Young Mosque open day

Young Mosque open day

Saturday

23/11/24 11:00 to 23/11/24 16:00

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

Broken Head Hall
Broken Head Ping Pong, Pizza and Preparedness workshop

Broken Head Ping Pong, Pizza and Preparedness workshop

Sunday

24/11/24 15:00 to 24/11/24 18:00

Are you a member of the Broken Head community? Come along to the Red Cross Ping Pong, Pizza and Preparedness workshop and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.

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.

Casino CBD
Christmas Street Party

Christmas Street Party

Thursday

05/12/24 16:30 to 05/12/24 20:30

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

Bunnings Tuggerah Corner Bryant Drive &, Wyong Rd, Tuggerah
Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Event

Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Event

Thursday

05/12/24 17:30 to 05/12/24 19:30

The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Family Fun 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.

Kelly Close Macksville
Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Expo

Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Expo

Saturday

07/12/24 12:00 to 07/12/24 14:00

NSW SES Nambucca Valley Unit will be hosting a Emergency Services Expo its Kelly Close Headquarters on Saturday 7rth December from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Come down and join us for a free BBQ and talk to your local emeregency service personnel about how to prepare for storms, floods and fires this summer.

80 Highview Avenue, San Remo NSW
Camp Breakaway Twlight Christmas Markets

Camp Breakaway Twlight Christmas Markets

Saturday

07/12/24 16:00 to 07/12/24 19:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong Unit at the Camp Breakaway Twilight Christmas markets. Meet Paddy the Platypus and enjoy the atmosphere. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

Yarramalong Public School 1560 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW
Carers NSW Care2Prepare Team and the Yarramalong Artisan Markets

Carers NSW Care2Prepare Team and the Yarramalong Artisan Markets

Sunday

08/12/24 10:00 to 08/12/24 15:00

This event presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with your local emergency services and local community organisations while enjoying the the markets

Cale Oval Narromine
Venetian Carnival

Venetian Carnival

Wednesday

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

The Narromine NSW SES Unit will be at the Narromine Christmas Venetian Carnival held at Cale Oval Narromine. Come and say hi to the Team.

Springwood Shopping Centre Carpark
Springwood Christmas Shopping Centre Evening

Springwood Christmas Shopping Centre Evening

Thursday

12/12/24 18:00 to 12/12/24 21:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains East Unit with a focus on being prepared for summer storms in the Blue Mountains.

Dapto Library, Dapto Ribbonwood Centre, 93/109 Princes Hwy, Dapto NSW 2530
"Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" - Dapto Library Talk

"Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" - Dapto Library Talk

Saturday

18/01/25 10:30 to 18/01/25 11:30

Dapto Unit is giving a talk on "Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" with residents to discuss how we can work together in preparing for future flood and storm events.

Sydney
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day

Sunday

16/02/25 10:00 to 16/02/25 20:00

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

Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras

Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras

Saturday

05/04/25 15:00 to 05/04/25 19:00

NSW SES will be proudly participating once again in the 2025 Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras!

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