What's your plan?
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.
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.
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
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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EMERGENCY RESPONSE BOOST FOR STRATHFIELD SES UNIT
02/03/2023 03:31:40 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) Strathfield Unit has welcomed the delivery of a $250,000 Medium Storm Vehicle to support storm and flood response.
ILLAWARRA AND SOUTH COAST HIT BY HEAVY RAINFALL, WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF SYDNEY
09/02/2023 03:07:33 PM
The NSW SES has responded to more than 500 calls for help as intense heavy rainfall lashed parts of the south coast, Illawarra and metropolitan Sydney...
FLASH FLOODING IMPACTS SYDNEY METRO AREA
30/01/2023 09:32:59 PM
Motorists were caught out by flash flooding which impacted parts of Sydney this afternoon and evening.
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan said volunteers had responded to 304 calls since 2.00 pm across the state.
WHO LET THE BOATS OUT? VOLUNTEERS MAKE A SPLASH ACROSS THE STATE
21/01/2023 06:00:19 AM
More than 100 boats from volunteer emergency services agencies, including the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), will descend upon the state’s waterways today as part of an operational readiness exercise.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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 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 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.
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 .
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!
