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
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.
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
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Emergency Response Capability Enhanced in NSW SES Central West Region
15/09/2017 03:42:50 PM
NSW SES volunteers from Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon and Portland Units in Central West Region were very happy with their four new emergency vehicles handed over today by Minister for Emergency Services, Troy Grant and Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole.
New Facilities at Tabulam and Kyogle for NSW SES Volunteers
08/09/2017 10:55:03 AM
Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant and Member for Lismore Thomas George have officially opened the upgraded NSW SES Tabulam and Kyogle Unit Headquarters and presented the Kyogle Unit with a new Heavy Storm Vehicle.
New South Wales to benefit from Government funding for flood preparation
05/09/2017 02:44:45 PM
Today the Minister for Emergency Services, Troy Grant, together with the Minister for the Environment, Gabrielle Upton have announced the launch of the NSW Flood Data Access Program to further enhance flooding preparation and response in NSW.
NSW SES welcomes independent review into Northern Rivers flooding
03/08/2017 03:05:00 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has today welcomed the independent review into the response and management of flooding that affected communities in the Northern Rivers in March and April this year.
Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner, Dave Owens, conducted the review following the devastating floods that saw NSW SES...
Upcoming community events
Holiday Haven Currarong Beachside Park
Tuesday
26/09/17 9:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display by NSW SES volunteers from the Nowra 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.
Portland Family Fun Day
Wednesday
27/09/17 10:00
The Portland NSW SES Unit will be at the Portland 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.
Bringing Spirit Back to Community
Thursday
28/09/17 10:00
Old Bar Beach Festival
Saturday
30/09/17 7:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from