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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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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.
As two tropical cyclones impact on communities across the west and north eastern parts of Australia, it’s timely to revisit the key learnings from previous weather events.
27/03/2019 02:11:10 PM
As two tropical cyclones impact on communities across the west and north eastern parts of Australia, it’s timely to revisit the key learnings from previous weather events.
Tweed Emergency Services Expo
Sunday
26/05/19 10:00 to 26/05/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Tweed Coast 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.
Get Ready Lismore CBD Meeting
Tuesday
28/05/19 18:00 to 28/05/19 20:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the business owners and residents of Lismore CBD to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Get Ready Nth Lismore Meeting
Wednesday
29/05/19 18:00
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Get Ready North Lismore Meeting
Wednesday
29/05/19 18:00 to 29/05/19 20:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Get Ready South Lismore Meeting
Thursday
30/05/19 18:00 to 30/05/19 20:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of South Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Emergency service expo
Sunday
02/06/19 10:00 to 02/06/19 13:00
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.
Get Ready Murwillumbah Meeting
Tuesday
04/06/19 18:00 to 04/06/19 20:30
Murwillumbah SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the businesses and residents of Murwillumbah to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Get Ready Chinderah and Kingscliff Meeting
Wednesday
05/06/19 18:00
Tweed Heads and Tweed Coast Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of Chinderah and Kingscliff and surrounds to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Get Ready Chinderah and Kingscliff Meeting
Wednesday
05/06/19 18:00 to 05/06/19 20:30
Tweed Coast Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of Chinderah, Kingscliff and surrounding areas to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Get Ready Mullumbimby Meeting
Tuesday
11/06/19 18:00 to 11/06/19 20:30
Mullumbimby SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of mullumbimby to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Get Ready Ocean Shores and South Golden Beach Meeting
Sunday
16/06/19 18:00 to 16/06/19 20:30
Mullumbimby SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of Ocean Shores and South Golden Beach to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Get Ready byron BayMeeting
Tuesday
18/06/19 18:00 to 18/06/19 20:30
Mullumbimby SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the businesses and residents of Byron Bay to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Winter Magic Festival
Saturday
22/06/19 10:00 to 22/06/19 17:00
The Blue Mountains NSW SES Unit will be at the Winter Magic Festival. Come and meet and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters .
Tucabia Shop
Monday
29/07/19 10:00 to 29/07/19 14:00
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.
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.
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.
Brushgrove Markets
Sunday
15/09/19 8:00 to 15/09/19 12:00
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.
SES/RFS Open Day Ulmarra
Thursday
19/09/19 10:00 to 19/09/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers and RFS Members 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.
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.
PICTON SHOW
Saturday
12/10/19 7:00 to 13/10/19 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.
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
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
The
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.
