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
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NSW First Responders Benefit From Budget
19/06/2018 01:21:37 PM
Record funding will deliver state-of-the-art rescue vehicles, boats, and trailers, upgrade communications networks, and see continued investment in infrastructure to provide emergency services with the support needed to protect our communities.
Trucks, Boats And Trailers Flood In To Help NSW SES Save Lives
07/06/2018 02:10:50 PM
Nearly 500 new vehicles, marine vessels and trailers will be rolled out to support our heroes in orange who support their local communities in times of floods, storms and other emergencies.
Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant joined Treasurer Dominic Perrottet today to announce $54.6 million over four years for the NSW State...
Heavy Rainfall and High Tides to impact the South Coast from Monday afternoon onwards
04/12/2017 05:25:59 PM
NSW SES are urging communities along the South Coast to be prepared for heavy rainfall and abnormally high tides.
NSW SES Urging Communities in Southern NSW to Get Ready
02/12/2017 08:26:23 AM
Since the commencement of this weather event from Thursday NSW SES has received a total of 180 calls for assistance across the State. The majority of jobs are related to flood preparedness and sandbagging.
NAIDOC
Thursday
20/09/18 8:00 to 20/09/18 17:00
Wyong SES visit to Wyong Public School Careers Event
Thursday
20/09/18 8:15 to 20/09/18 12:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong 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.
Wyong SES visit to Lake Munmorah High School
Friday
21/09/18 9:00 to 21/09/18 12:00
Wyong SES has been invited to Lake Munmorah High School as they "Pray for Volunteers". Members will also give a short talk to students and families present about the roles the SES play in our local community and how they can volunteer or help.
Woodcroft Festival - Blacktown
Saturday
22/09/18 8:00 to 22/09/18 16:00
The Blacktown NSW SES Unit will be at the Woodcroft festival in Blacktown. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Wyong SES at Sport Fest Bateau Bay
Saturday
22/09/18 8:00 to 23/09/18 16:00
Wyong SES volunteers helping at the local Sports Fest Skateboard Competition, assisting with car parking and showing a presence in our local community.
Boggabri Spring Fair
Saturday
22/09/18 8:00 to 22/09/18 14:45
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Boggabri 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.
Canowindra Show
Saturday
22/09/18 10:00 to 22/09/18 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Canowindra 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.
Shoalhaven Combined Units Open Day
Saturday
22/09/18 12:00 to 22/09/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulladulla 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.
Tulip Time Street Parade
Saturday
22/09/18 14:00 to 22/09/18 15:30
Come see members from NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit, at the 2018 Tulip Time Parade in Bowral
Lockhart Show
Sunday
23/09/18 7:00 to 23/09/18 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from The Rock 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 Safe Awarenees; Yamba River Markets
Sunday
23/09/18 9:00 to 23/09/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Yamba 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.
Wyong SES help at Dads Day Out
Sunday
23/09/18 9:30 to 23/09/18 14:30
Wyong SES members helping the local community at Dads Day Out, and manning a truck and display to give a greater awareness to those in our community about our role.
Open Day
Sunday
23/09/18 10:00
Open Day
Sunday
23/09/18 10:00 to 23/09/18 14:00
You are invited to the annual Open Day being held by the Ku-ring-gai SES and the Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Brigade on Sunday September 23 from 10:00 AM to 2.00 PM at our headquarters in North Wahroonga. This will be a fun and entertaining day for all the family and a great opportunity to "Get Ready" for the bushfire and storm events that often...
Rileys Hill Dry Dock Open Day
Sunday
23/09/18 10:00 to 23/09/18 15:00
The Broadwater NSW SES Unit will be at the Rileys Hill Dry Dock Family Fun Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Ulmarra Open Day
Sunday
23/09/18 10:00 to 23/09/18 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.
Camden TASTE festival
Sunday
23/09/18 12:00 to 23/09/18 17:00
Camden SES will be at TASTE festival (formally food, wine and music festival) again this year. Come along , enjoy the atmosphere and chat to the local volunteers about how you can prepare for the storm season ahead
Recruitment Information Session
Tuesday
25/09/18 19:00 to 25/09/18 20:30
Interested in volunteering with the NSW State Emergency Service? The Warringah / Pittwater Unit is hosting an information session on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at the local headquarters. https://www.facebook.com/events/923471967846486
Dapto Showground
Saturday
29/09/18 9:01 to 29/09/18 16:01
The Coniston NSW SES 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. We will be talking If its flooded, forget it.
Boorowa Woolfest
Sunday
30/09/18 9:00 to 30/09/18 16:00
Wooli Goanna Pulling Competition
Sunday
30/09/18 9:00 to 30/09/18 16:00
Wooli family fun day with the Goanna pulling championships
Country Hope - Convoy for kids 2018
Sunday
30/09/18 11:00 to 30/09/18 15:56
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Albury 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.
Planning for Animals In Emergencies
Saturday
06/10/18 9:30 to 06/10/18 15:00
Members of the Blue Mountains SES Unit along with other emergency organisations will be conducting a seminar on how to manage animals during emergencies.
Coffs Harbour Unit Open Day
Saturday
06/10/18 10:00 to 06/10/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coffs Harbour 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 display-Pottsville Beach Markets
Sunday
07/10/18 5:30 to 07/10/18 12:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Coast Unit. We'll have information to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Tweed Coast -Pottsville beach markets
Sunday
07/10/18 5:56
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
HAR EXPO Business Chamber
Saturday
13/10/18 6:00 to 13/10/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Harrington 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
13/10/18 8:00 to 13/10/18 14:00
NSW SES Taree City Unit Open Day
Saturday
13/10/18 9:00 to 13/10/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Hazelbrook Family Fun Day
Saturday
13/10/18 12:00 to 13/10/18 16:00
The Blue Mountains NSW SES Unit will be at the Hazelbrook Fun Day at Gloria Park. Meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Irrawang Primary School 50 Year Celebration
Friday
19/10/18 7:00 to 19/10/18 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Hill Top P.S. Bounce Fair
Friday
19/10/18 12:00 to 19/10/18 19:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wingecarribee 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.
Murrumbateman Field Day
Saturday
20/10/18 7:00 to 21/10/18 17:00
Oatley Village Festival
Saturday
20/10/18 8:00 to 20/10/18 16:00
Assisting Lions Club with traffic as well as SES display
Hornsby Heights Public School Bushland Fair
Saturday
20/10/18 9:00 to 20/10/18 15:00
The Hornsby NSW SES Unit will be at the Hornsby Heights Public School Bushland Fair. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Relay For Life Southern Highlands
Saturday
20/10/18 10:00 to 21/10/18 10:00
Come see us and visit the SES Display staffed by volunteers from Wingecarribee Unit. We'll not only be taking part in the Southern Highlands Relay for Life but will have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Triple Zero Cricket
Sunday
21/10/18 7:00 to 21/10/18 15:00
The NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit will be at the Triple Zero Cricket Challenge, Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
School Display/Fete
Tuesday
23/10/18 14:00 to 23/10/18 17:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Broken Hill 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.
Bexhill public school Unit visit
Friday
26/10/18 9:00 to 26/10/18 11:00
on the 26th of October the K-2 group of students from bexhill Public School till be ateending the Lismore City SES to learn about who we are and what we do.
Wyong SES assistance at ChromFest
Saturday
27/10/18 6:30 to 27/10/18 15:00
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at ChromeFest. Come and meet our friendly volunteers and check out the amazing show cars. We will also be assisting with the shuttle buses.
Kingscliff Beachside Market SES stall
Saturday
27/10/18 6:30 to 27/10/18 12:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Coast Unit. We'll have information to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
ChromeFest
Saturday
27/10/18 7:00
Woman Alive Festival
Saturday
27/10/18 9:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Zonta Women Alive
Saturday
27/10/18 9:00 to 27/10/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit at the "Zonta WomenAlive" event. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Wyong SES ASsisting at ChromeFest
Sunday
28/10/18 5:00 to 28/10/18 16:00
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at ChromeFest. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, and check out the amazing show cars. We will also be assisting with the shuttle buses.
Cumberland Forest Fair
Sunday
28/10/18 9:00 to 28/10/18 15:00
The Hornsby NSW SES Unit will be at the Cumberland Forest Fair. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Stormsafe Community Engagement at local IGA
Friday
02/11/18 23:00 to 03/11/18 11:45
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.
Blackheath Rhododendron Festival
Saturday
03/11/18 9:00 to 03/11/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Grafton Jacaranda Float Parade
Saturday
03/11/18 16:00 to 03/11/18 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Displays by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Valley Units. We'll have Rescue Trucks, Boats and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Central Coast Kids Day Out, Narara
Sunday
04/11/18 9:00 to 04/11/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Gosford 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.
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest World Tsunami Day BBQ
Sunday
04/11/18 10:00 to 04/11/18 13:00
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is inviting residents from Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounding areas to a community event on Sunday 4th November to raise awareness about tsunamis.
Wyong SES Open/Recruitment Day
Sunday
04/11/18 17:27
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong 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. If you would like to volunteer have a chat to one of our members.
Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale
Saturday
10/11/18 6:00 to 10/11/18 14:00
The NSW SES Batemans Bay Unit will be at the Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale at Corrigans Beach. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Glenbrook Spring Festival
Saturday
10/11/18 9:00 to 10/11/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Wyong SES Open/Recruitment Day
Sunday
11/11/18 17:33
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong 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. If you would like to volunteer please talk to one of our members.
Community Engagement
Friday
16/11/18 15:16 to 16/11/18 19:16
The Coniston NSW SES Unit will be at the Primbee Primary School 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.
Ulladulla Relay For Life
Saturday
17/11/18 8:00 to 17/11/18 20:00
Ulladulla SES will be participating in the Relay for Life. Providing support and encouragement for the community in the battle against cancer.
Grafton Bunnings BBQ
Monday
24/12/18 8:00 to 24/12/18 16:00
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.
Bungendore Show
Sunday
27/01/19 12:01
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.
Young Humanitarians Conference.
Tuesday
26/02/19 14:32 to 27/02/19 14:32
