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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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THANK YOU NSW SES VOLUNTEERS
18/03/2019 09:15:26 AM
The NSW SES has been busy over the past four days responding to calls for help from the impact of heavy rain across Coastal NSW.
NSW SES Advise Residents of Sydney Metro and NSW East Coast to Stay Alert
14/03/2019 02:30:55 PM
NSW SES is working closely with the Bureau of Meteorology to prepare for the possibility of a wet few days, starting this afternoon and continuing into the weekend. This weather system has a high potential for flash flooding in storm cells.
Possible heavy rain and storms on the way for NSW Coast
14/03/2019 12:18:38 PM
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is encouraging residents to prepare for thunderstorms and periods of heavy rain starting today and extending into the weekend.
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.
Gosford Unit - Easter Activities at Bunnings West Gosford
Thursday
11/04/19 19:00 to 11/04/19 21:00
The Gosford NSW SES Unit will be at the Bunnings Easter Activities Night. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Ladies Night In
Wednesday
17/04/19 19:08 to 17/04/19 22:08
The Women of the NSW SES Dapto Unit are hosting a women's only workshop on how to prepare for emergencies. Be empowered with likeminded women.
Tocal Field Days
Friday
03/05/19 9:00 to 05/05/19 18:00
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.
Gosford Unit - Central Coast Regional Show
Saturday
04/05/19 10:00 to 05/05/19 17:00
The Gosford NSW SES Unit will be at the Central Coast Regional 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.
Gosford Unit Community Open Day
Saturday
11/05/19 11:00 to 11/05/19 15:00
Make sure you visit the Gosford SES Unit Community Open Day. SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from our local unit. 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.
WOW Day Celebrations
Wednesday
22/05/19 9:18
The Dapto NSW SES Unit will be out and about this WOW Day. If you see Paddy walking around, come by and say Hi.
Cooma Recruitment and Wow Day Celebrations
Wednesday
22/05/19 11:00 to 22/05/19 15:00
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Community Engagement - Dapto Showground
Saturday
28/09/19 8:00 to 28/09/19 17:54
The NSW SES Dapto 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.
McHappy Day
Saturday
16/11/19 12:00 to 16/11/19 15:00
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