Do You Live Behind a Levee?
Dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached. Learn more...
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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Power outages are still affecting NSW
17/12/2018 04:01:05 PM
Power outages are affecting particular areas, notably the Hills District and Hornsby, in the Metro Zone, and Tamworth.
Do You Live Behind a Levee?
07/12/2018 09:42:05 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) in conjunction with the Bureau of Meteorology have produced a new flood levee education video that aims to improve community understanding about levees and encourage safe decision making during severe weather events.
Big Wet Wednesday
28/11/2018 06:00:23 AM
Overnight NSW SES volunteers attended just over 115 jobs related to leaking roofs and storm damage. Majority of jobs requested in Sydney metro and Illawarra.
Heavy Rain and Flooding Set to Strike Eastern NSW
26/11/2018 03:34:11 PM
Get ready for flooding and severe weather forecast for Eastern NSW on Wednesday.
West of the Range Emergency Services Christmas Run
Thursday
20/12/18 9:00 to 20/12/18 16:00
The Tabulam NSW SES Unit will be participating in the West of the Range Emergency Services Christmas Run in order to meet and greet within the communities in a multi-agency capacity to build rapport and relationships, and educate with regard to emergency and disaster preparedness.
John Gollan Day Harrington Festival & Fireworks
Tuesday
01/01/19 7:00 to 01/01/19 23:00
The Harrington NSW SES Unit will be at the John Gollan Day Harrington Festival & Fireworks. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and watch our flood boat patrolling the waterway.
Triple Zero Cricket Challenge
Wednesday
16/01/19 7:00 to 16/01/19 16:00
The NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit will be at the Triple Zero Cricket Challenge & Emergency Services Expo. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Australia Day - Marulan
Friday
25/01/19 13:53 to 28/01/19 13:53
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Marulan 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.
Wingecarribee Shire Australia Day Parade
Saturday
26/01/19 7:00 to 26/01/19 16:00
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.
Australia Day Celebrations
Saturday
26/01/19 8:00 to 26/01/19 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, Floods and Tsunamis.
Australia Day
Saturday
26/01/19 9:00 to 26/01/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Camden 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.
Springwood Australia Day
Saturday
26/01/19 10:00 to 26/01/19 16:00
The Blue Mountains NSW SES Unit will be at the Springwood Australia Day Celebration. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our floodboat and response vehicles.
Wentworth Falls Australia Day
Saturday
26/01/19 10:00 to 26/01/19 15:00
The Blue Mountains NSW SES Unit will be at the Australia Day activites at Wentworth Falls Lake. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Bungendore Show
Sunday
27/01/19 13:01
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.
Maitland Show
Friday
15/02/19 9:00 to 17/02/19 17:33
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Maitland City 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.
Open day Gundagai Ses uNIT
Saturday
23/02/19 9:00 to 23/02/19 14:00
OPEN DAY TO BE HELD AT THE GUNDAGAI UNIT TO TRY AND GET SOME NEW MEMBERS AND RAISE THE PROFILE OF TH EUNIT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Young Humanitarians Conference.
Tuesday
26/02/19 15:32 to 27/02/19 15:32
