Flood, Storm and Tsunami Plans

How does NSW SES plan for floods, storms and tsunami?

Returning to your property after a flood?

The 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 evacuation.

Learn more about floods

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.

Using sandbags to protect your home

Learn how to sandbag your home to help reduce the impact of floods.

The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley will flood again.

Find out more about your local flood risk and how you can prepare.

Do you live behind a Levee?

Learn how dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached.

The dangers of flash flooding

The major cause of death during flash floods is by people entering flash floodwater.

Georges River has flooded before. It will happen again.

Find out more about your local flood risk and actions you can take to prepare.

Before a flood

What's your plan?

Before a flood

One of the most important things you can do now is to plan for future emergencies.

Remember, it is important to protect your family from storms and minimise damage to your property.  By planning, you and your household know what to do before, during and after storms. 

If you live, work or visit a flood‐prone area there are 8 tips you can do NOW to prepare for floods:

 

Read our 8 tips for preparing for a flood here.

 

Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.

Northern NSW and Sydney river flood resources now available.

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...

The dangers of flash flooding

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.

During a flood

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.

The dangers of flash flooding

If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.

Know Your Risk

There are plenty of risks that can affect you in a flood.

Learn more

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

Be Aware

Be aware of the different ways you might be warned of flooding in your area

Look Out For Each Other

Look out for each other when flooding is imminent

After a flood

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.

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Upcoming community events

Central Courtyard at Macquarie University
NSW SES Ryde at Macquarie University

NSW SES Ryde at Macquarie University

Wednesday

22/03/23 9:30 to 22/03/23 14:00

Make sure you visit the NSW SES Ryde volunteers in the Central Courtyard of Maquarie University where you can learn how to be prepared for weather emergencies and get hand-outs to help you and your family better understand how to be prepared for storm and flood emergencies. SES will be there on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd March.

Camden Showgrounds, Argyle St Camden
Camden Show

Camden Show

Friday

24/03/23 9:00 to 25/03/23 21:00

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.

Gerogery Hotel
G-Rodge Fest

G-Rodge Fest

Saturday

25/03/23 9:00 to 25/03/23 18:00

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.

St Ambrose School Pottsville
St. Ambrose School Fete

St. Ambrose School Fete

Saturday

01/04/23 8:00 to 01/04/23 15:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Coast 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.

Unit 3 Thompson Drive, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084
Women Helping Women Workshop-Warringah-Pittwater

Women Helping Women Workshop-Warringah-Pittwater

Sunday

02/04/23 13:00 to 02/04/23 17:00

Warringah-Pittwater Unit is hosting a workshop for women in the Warringah-Pittwater area who wish to learn more about how to prepare for storms, floods and other emergencies to keep themselves, their loved ones and their homes safe. This event requires registering to attend as spaces are limited. For more information please visit:...

Fairfield Showgrounds situated at 443 Smithfield Rd, Prairiewood NSW
FAIRFIELD EASTER FAIR

FAIRFIELD EASTER FAIR

Friday

07/04/23 9:00 to 10/04/23 21:00

The Fairfield NSW SES Unit will be at the Fairfield Easter Fair to be held at the Fairfield Showgrounds. 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 Civic Centre, Harbour and CBD.
Blessing of the Fleet Festival

Blessing of the Fleet Festival

Sunday

09/04/23 9:00 to 09/04/23 16:00

The Ulladulla NSW SES Unit will be at the Blessing of the Fleet Festival on Easter Sunday in Ulladulla. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display. Fnd out about volunteering with NSW SES!

Evans Head
ANZAC Day Dawn Service March Evans Head

ANZAC Day Dawn Service March Evans Head

Tuesday

25/04/23 5:00 to 25/04/23 7:00

Woodburn SES Unit will be marching and laying of the wreath at the Evans Head Dawn Service.

Griffith NSW
ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service Griffith

ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service Griffith

Tuesday

25/04/23 9:30 to 25/04/23 12:30

Griffith SES Unit will be marching and laying of the wreath at the Griffith Commemorative Service.

Woodburn
Woodburn 10am Anzac Day March

Woodburn 10am Anzac Day March

Tuesday

25/04/23 10:00 to 25/04/23 12:00

Woodburn SES Unit will be marching and laying of the wreath at the Woodburn 10am Anzac Day March

Alexandria Park, Buckland Street, Alexandria
Alexandria Sunday Funday

Alexandria Sunday Funday

Sunday

30/04/23 11:00 to 30/04/23 15:00

The City of Sydney NSW SES Unit will be at the Alexandria Sunday Funday Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.

Ballina Amphitheater
Our Kids Day Out

Our Kids Day Out

Sunday

07/05/23 9:00 to 07/05/23 14:00

The Ballina NSW SES Unit will be at the Ballina Amphitheater for OUR KIDS DAY OUT , Family Fun Day. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters .

Yum Yum Cafe New Brighton
North East Byron Water Festival

North East Byron Water Festival

Sunday

28/05/23 15:00 to 28/05/23 19:00

The Mullumbimby NSW SES Unit will be joining other emergency services and the OC/SGB/NB CRT at Yum Yum Cafe on Sunday 28th May from 3pm. Come join us for a family friendly afternoon with information and hands on water safety around the ocean and river. Free pizza to follow!

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