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.
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.
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 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.
News
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NORTHERN NSW COMMUNITIES URGED TO AVOID FLOODWATERS AS HEAVY RAINFALL CONTINUES
13/08/2024 03:11:29 PM
As more heavy rainfall is forecast to fall across the northeast of the state, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging people to know their risk and avoid driving through floodwater.
MAN PULLED FROM ROOF OF CAR AS FLOODWATERS RISE NEAR TAMWORTH
06/08/2024 10:46:15 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has rescued a man in his 20s from fast rising floodwaters at Wallamore, near Tamworth this morning.
NSW SES URGES EAST COAST COMMUNITIES TO PREPARE FOR HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING
10/05/2024 03:12:13 PM
With heavy rain forecast across several regions this weekend, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging residents to take proactive measures to ensure their safety and minimise potential damage to property.
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AT TUGGERAH LAKE
06/05/2024 04:29:07 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is advising residents on the NSW Central Coast at Tuggerah Lake to prepare to isolate, as moderate flooding is expected from later today and into Tuesday morning.
Darlington Point Spring Festival "Conversation in a Boat"
Saturday
21/09/24 8:00 to 21/09/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coleambally Unit. We want to hear from the Darlington Point Residents about their previous flood experiences. We will have information to help you and your family to understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Temora Town Market
Saturday
21/09/24 9:00 to 21/09/24 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.
Ritchies IGA, Family Fun Day
Saturday
21/09/24 9:00 to 21/09/24 16:00
The Kyogle NSW SES Unit will be at the Ritchies IGA Family Fun Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
SES Display
Saturday
21/09/24 9:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tomaree 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.
Maitland City SES Open Day
Saturday
21/09/24 10:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
The Maitland City NSW SES Unit will be opening their headquaters to the public. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive displays. Other emergency services will be in attendance as well. Free sausage sizzle available.
Swansea SES Unit Open Day
Saturday
21/09/24 10:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
Come by and visit the SES Open Day staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Swansea 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. Come and see the Swansea team, our vehicles and some fun.
Jiggi Spring Fair
Saturday
21/09/24 12:00 to 21/09/24 17:30
The Lismore NSW SES Unit will be at the Jiggi Spring Fair. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
North Ryde Uniting Church Spring Fair
Saturday
21/09/24 14:00 to 21/09/24 18:00
The Ryde NSW SES Unit will be at the North Ryde Uniting Church Spring Fair. Come and meet our friendly SES volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters, find out how to use the Hazards Near Me app and view our SES vehicle. Free entry to the fair with a jumping castle, several food outlets and plenty of festival style stalls.
150th Young Show
Sunday
22/09/24 8:00 to 22/09/24 18:00
The Young NSW SES Unit will be at the 150th Young show, Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
RFS Open Day
Sunday
22/09/24 10:00 to 22/09/24 15:00
The Heathcote NSW SES Unit will be at the RFS Open 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.
Emergency Ready Day
Sunday
22/09/24 11:00 to 22/09/24 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Campbelltown 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.
Hillston Show
Saturday
28/09/24 7:00 to 28/09/24 21:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Dapto Country Show
Saturday
28/09/24 8:00 to 28/09/24 16:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Dapto 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.
Under the Gums Gilgandra
Saturday
28/09/24 9:00 to 28/09/24 17:00
The Gilgandra NSW SES Unit will be at the Gilgandra Under the Gums Festival. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and take part in our interactive activites and get a taste of what it's like to be an SES volunteer.
Woodburn Riverfest
Saturday
28/09/24 9:30 to 28/09/24 17:00
The Woodburn and Richmond Valley Cluster NSW SES Units will be at Woodburn Riverfest. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Waverley Volunteer Expo - SES Kiosk
Saturday
28/09/24 10:00 to 28/09/24 13:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Waverley Woollahra 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 and also provide more information around how you can get involved with volunteering.
Dubbo Recruitment Stall
Sunday
29/09/24 9:00 to 29/09/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Dubbo Unit. We are seeking people willing to join the SES and serve their community by becoming volunteers.
Marrickville Unit - Dulwich Hill Festival
Sunday
29/09/24 12:00 to 29/09/24 17:00
The Marrickville NSW SES Unit will be at the Dulwich Hill 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.
Introducing the work of SES to children 3 to 8 in Story Time at the local Library
Tuesday
01/10/24 10:45 to 01/10/24 12:00
Children will be read stories on keeping safe in natural disasters and introduced to the role of SES. They will do some activities and craft such as PPE dress ups and creatig activity posters.
South and North Lismore Community Meeting
Wednesday
02/10/24 17:30 to 02/10/24 19:00
Lismore Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North and South Lismore to review the new SES Warnings and discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Deniliquin Ute Muster
Friday
04/10/24 7:00 to 05/10/24 23:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from various 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.
Introduction to the work of SES through Story Time at the local library
Friday
04/10/24 10:45 to 04/10/24 12:00
Children will be read stories on keeping safe in natural disasters and introduced to the role of SES. They will do some activities and craft such as PPE dress ups and creating activity posters.
Local Area Storm Preparedness workshop
Sunday
06/10/24 9:30 to 06/10/24 11:00
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.
Coolamon Fire Engine Muster
Sunday
06/10/24 10:00 to 06/10/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coolamon 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.
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
12/10/24 6:30 to 12/10/24 18:00
Come on down to Harden Showgrounds to meet our volunteers. Our volunteers will be there to help with your questions about how to keep you and your family Storm and Flood ready. The NSW SES offers a diverse range of voluntering opportunities, from working out in the field operations to administration and emergency management, there is a role for...
Women Helping Women Workshop
Saturday
12/10/24 10:00 to 12/10/24 12:00
Are you a woman living in the Sutherland Shire? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Katoomba Seniors Expo
Thursday
17/10/24 10:00 to 17/10/24 14:00
The Blue Mountains City Council are holding an Expo for Seniors of our Community. Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Camden Haven Show
Saturday
19/10/24 7:00 to 20/10/24 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Camden Haven 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.
Granny Smith Festival
Saturday
19/10/24 9:00 to 19/10/24 21:00
NSW SES Ryde Unit will once again have a large involvement at this major Sydney festival. At 9:00am there will be a large street parade through Eastwood, many free entertainment stages, heaps of stalls, childrens rides, lots of activities and food stalls. Make sure to visit the very popular SES Ryde Community Engagement display in Rowe Street near...
Singleton SES open day
Saturday
19/10/24 10:00 to 19/10/24 14:00
Singleton SES Unit Open Day The NSW State Emergency Service Singleton Unit is having an Open Day. Their dedicated volunteers are excited to welcome you to the unit, where you can learn vital tips on storm preparedness and safety in emergencies. Bring the whole family to join in on fun games - the kids will love cornhole and giant snakes and...
SHORT and SHARP CHATS for PREPAREDNESS to EMERGENCIES by NSW SES Ryde
Saturday
19/10/24 11:30 to 19/10/24 15:30
As part of the Granny Smith Festival, this year NSW SES Ryde Unit will have an additional exciting series of 8 free short and sharp presentations to educate the community to be better prepared for weather emergencies that will be located in a sit-down shaded marquee in Rowe Street next to the SES van display close to The Avenue intersection. Don’t...
Activities afternoon for children with disabilities
Sunday
20/10/24 14:00 to 20/10/24 16:00
The Warringah Pittwater NSW SES Unit will be at the 3 Thompson Drive, Terrey Hills for an Activities afternoon for children with disabilities. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive water tank display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
21/10/24 17:30 to 21/10/24 19:00
The
NSW SES Coleambally Open Night
Tuesday
22/10/24 18:00 to 22/10/24 20:00
The Coleambally NSW SES Unit will be at the CWA Hall in Darlington Point for a Open Night. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
24/10/24 17:30 to 24/10/24 19:00
The
Deniliquin Truck Show
Saturday
26/10/24 7:00 to 26/10/24 19:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Deniliquin-Conargo Unit at the Deni Truck Show. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Bungendore Show
Sunday
27/10/24 7:00 to 27/10/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bungendore 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.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
28/10/24 17:30 to 28/10/24 19:00
The
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024
Sunday
03/11/24 10:00 to 03/11/24 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 ever to hit the Eastern Suburbs. Our friendly volunteers will happily answer your questions while Paddy...
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.
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 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.
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.
