Before a flood
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.
During a flood
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
After a flood
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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Reflecting on the record 1867 Hawkesbury-Nepean flood
21/06/2017 04:26:55 PM
The 150-year anniversary of the historic 1867 Hawkesbury-Nepean flood should serve as a reminder to people to be prepared for severe flooding, according to NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Region Controller Peter Cinque.
Disaster assistance for storm and flood affected communities in NSW
29/05/2017 02:45:46 PM
Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and New South Wales Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant today announced disaster assistance in response to the storms and floods that affected parts of the north east coast of New South Wales from 12 March 2017.
NSW SES has issued an ALL CLEAR for Tweed River
07/04/2017 04:25:37 PM
NSW SES has received a total of 2914 jobs since the commencement of this weather event on 28/03/2017. This includes a total of 495 Flood Rescues.
Northern Rivers flooding set for recovery phase
05/04/2017 12:10:06 PM
The Operational response of the NSW SES is continuing to ease as the event transitions into the recovery phase. NSW SES has received a total of 2850 jobs related to flood assistance since 28th of March. This includes a total of 491 Flood rescue jobs in this time....
Upcoming community events
Womens Gathering Presentation
Friday
28/07/17 17:00
Closed Group
Moocooboola Festival
Sunday
06/08/17 9:30
The Hunters Hill NSW SES Unit will be at the Moocooboola 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.
RCA Charity Race Day
Saturday
12/08/17 9:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers, we'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Shannons Sydney Classic
Sunday
13/08/17 9:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blacktown 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.