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...
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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50-Year NSW SES Veteran wins the 2019 Maritime Medal
06/08/2019 11:21:04 AM
A 50-year veteran of the NSW State Emergency Service has been awarded the 2019 Maritime Medal.
Tumbulgum flood risk project rewarded
07/06/2019 01:57:02 PM
A TWEED project that aims to manage the flood risks of a community on the banks of two rivers has won a national award.
NSW State Emergency Service & UNE ask what are your 3Things?
24/05/2019 10:04:22 AM
There’s a flood heading towards you. What three things would you take, if you had to leave right now?
Flood Rescue Operators Dive for New Skills
08/04/2019 12:11:06 PM
Nine NSW SES volunteers are the first in the state to complete a new intensive flood rescue program.
1949 Macleay Flood memories videos launch
Thursday
22/08/19 10:30 to 22/08/19 11:30
NSW SES has made a series of short videos about peoples memories of the 1949 Macleay Valley Floods. Members of the public are invited to come along to the NSW SES Kempsey Unit to see the 4 videos and have a cup of tea. Activity is part of efforts to maker the 70th anniversary of one of the worst natural disasters to hit the Macleay Valley.
Condobolin Ag Show attendance and promotion
Saturday
24/08/19 9:00 to 24/08/19 18:00
The Condobolin NSW SES Unit will be at the Condobolin Agricultural Show. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and talk to us about how you can become part of our enthusiastic team
Haberfield Library Storm Pop Up
Saturday
24/08/19 10:00 to 24/08/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Bemboka Winter Festival
Saturday
24/08/19 10:00 to 24/08/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Public safety parade
Saturday
24/08/19 14:00 to 24/08/19 16:00
Assist with Light Horse parade in River street Ballina to RSL club Crowd control
Macarthur Multicultural Children?s Festival
Sunday
25/08/19 10:30 to 25/08/19 16:30
Make sure you drop by our SES Display and say hi to our Campbelltown Unit volunteer members. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
CFR Information Night
Monday
26/08/19 19:00 to 26/08/19 21:00
Tambar Springs SES is holding an information night to explain the role of the Community First Responder program and to discuss the steps involved in becoming a Community First Response member. A light supper will be provided. This is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
70th Anniversary Comemorative Service - 1949 Macleay Valley Floods
Tuesday
27/08/19 10:30 to 27/08/19 11:30
NSW SES is inviting members of the public to a commemorative service to acknowledge the 6 people killed in the 1949 Macleay Valley floods. The event begins at 10:30am in the Clyde Street Mall Kempsey.
Bunnings Fathers Day
Thursday
29/08/19 18:00 to 29/08/19 20:00
The Ulladulla NSW SES Unit will be at the Bunnings Ulladulla store to celebrate Fathers Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers and get some tips on how to be more prepared and safer in emergencies and disasters.
Gosford Unit - Bunnings Fathers Day Family Night
Thursday
29/08/19 19:00 to 29/08/19 20:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display at Bunnings West Gosford, 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.
Narromine Annual Show
Friday
30/08/19 7:30 to 31/08/19 17:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Narromine 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.
Lake Cargelligo Show
Saturday
31/08/19 9:00 to 31/08/19 17:00
The Lake Cargelligo NSW SES Unit will be at the Lake Cargelligo Show. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and how you can help your community.
Fathers Day
Sunday
01/09/19 0:00 to 01/09/19 23:59
Make sure you visit the SES window display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra Unit.
Armidale Unit Community Day
Sunday
01/09/19 8:30 to 01/09/19 14:00
The Armidale NSW SES Unit will be at the Armidale Farmers Markets in Civic Park Armidale. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Ulmarra SES Display - Fathers Day
Sunday
01/09/19 9:00 to 01/09/19 12:32
Make sure you visit the SES Display for fathers day staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and flood
Queen's Birthday Awards investiture ceremony
Tuesday
03/09/19 12:44 to 03/09/19 12:46
Investiture ceremony for NSW SES Volunteers (known as at 16/6/19) at Gerry de Vries OAM Greg Cormack ESM David Leigh ESM Robert Corbett OAM Date TBC please contact Protocol Office Government House Phone: (02) 9228 5890 Email: investiture@governor.nsw.gov.au
Harmony in Health
Wednesday
04/09/19 9:00 to 04/09/19 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coffs Harbour. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Berry Small Farm Field Days
Saturday
07/09/19 8:00 to 07/09/19 15:00
Show high lighting equipment and local community services available to small farms and the general community of the Shoalhaven area.
Harden Show
Saturday
07/09/19 9:00 to 07/09/19 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Harden 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.
Strathfield Spring Festival
Saturday
07/09/19 10:00 to 07/09/19 17:00
The Strathfield NSW SES Unit will be at the Strathfield Spring Festival. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Riverfest-Our River
Saturday
07/09/19 10:00 to 07/09/19 16:00
Lismore City SES will be attending Riverfest and holding a Flood Rescue demonstration and an Engagement stand
Willoughby StreetFair
Saturday
07/09/19 10:00 to 07/09/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES stall staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Willoughby - Lane Cove SES 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. Also look out for the SES volunteers and SES truck in the street parade starting at 10:30am.
Sassy Me Grand Parade, Spring Into Corrimal
Sunday
08/09/19 9:00 to 08/09/19 11:00
Members from Dapto and Wollongong NSW SES Units will be participating in the Sassy Me Grand Parade at Spring into Corrimal. Come and cheer on Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers.
BStreet Smart
Monday
09/09/19 8:00 to 12/09/19 16:00
Bstreet event Olympic Park Multi agency event
Grand Final Football
Saturday
14/09/19 0:00 to 14/09/19 23:59
Make sure you visit the SES window display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra Unit.
Gosford Unit - Terrigal Family Fun Day
Saturday
14/09/19 10:00 to 14/09/19 16:00
The Gosford NSW SES Unit will be at the Terrigal Family Fun Day. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our local friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Community Action Team - Delivery of trailer
Saturday
14/09/19 10:00 to 14/09/19 12:00
Handing over trailer to the Community Action Team on the North Side of the river, Port Macquarie
Muswellbrook Emergency Service Information Day
Saturday
14/09/19 19:19
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Upper Hunter Cluster. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Get Ready Weekend
Sunday
15/09/19 10:00 to 15/09/19 16:00
The Maitland City SES unit will be hosting this years Maitland Get Ready weekend with local RFS and Fire & Rescue.
Ulmarra Interagency Open Day
Sunday
15/09/19 10:00 to 15/09/19 15:00
The Ulmarra NSW SES Unit will be at the interagency open day at Coldstream Street Ulmarra come have a 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 display.
Women on the Land: StormSafe & FireSafe Workshop
Wednesday
18/09/19 9:30 to 18/09/19 14:30
Are you a women who lives and works on the land? If so this workshop is for you! NSW SES, DPI, Red Cross and partners are holding a series of workshop for women living on the land. Th September workshop has a "StormSafe and FireSafe " theme. .If you'd like to attend please contact Janet on 0407261359.Come along and hear about what the NSW SES...
Silver City Show
Thursday
19/09/19 16:00 to 21/09/19 18:00
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. Find us in the Pavilion, for a look and chat
Woodcroft Lake Festival
Saturday
21/09/19 10:00 to 21/09/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blacktown 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.
Community Engagement - Dapto Showground
Saturday
28/09/19 7:00 to 28/09/19 16:54
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.
Curryfest
Saturday
28/09/19 9:00 to 28/09/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Corindi 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.
Bathurst RFS GET READY WEEKEND
Saturday
28/09/19 10:00 to 28/09/19 15:33
The Bathurst NSW SES Unit will be at the RFS Get Ready Campaign at the Adventure Playground. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our display.
South Murwillumbah Business Breakfast
Thursday
03/10/19 7:00 to 03/10/19 9:00
Do you own, manage or work in a business in South Murwillumbah? If so you are invited to a Business Breakfast to hear about the recent South Murwillumbah Flood Study and learn how you can prepare your business for future floods and storms.
Bermagui 'Reboot' Activity Day
Monday
07/10/19 9:30 to 07/10/19 13:30
The Bermagui NSW SES Unit will be at the 'Reboot Bermagui' event. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
12/10/19 8:00 to 12/10/19 16:00
The Harden NSW SES Unit will be at the Harden Kite Festival. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Lismore Show
Thursday
17/10/19 8:00 to 19/10/19 15:00
Lismore City SES will be at the Lismore Show over the three day period (17th, 18th and 19th of October. during this time we will be educating the community about how to be prepared for floods and storms. we will also be hosting a Road Crash Rescue demonstration on the Thursday and Friday at out stand.
Australian Police & Emergency Service Games
Thursday
17/10/19 9:31 to 24/10/19 9:31
Australian Police & Emergency Service Games
Murrumbateman Field Day
Saturday
19/10/19 6:00 to 20/10/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Yass 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.
Granny Smith Festival
Saturday
19/10/19 8:00 to 19/10/19 20:30
The Ryde NSW SES Unit will be at the Granny Smith Festival again in 2019. Come and chat to our friendly SES volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Boggabri Spring Fair
Saturday
19/10/19 14:00 to 19/10/19 20:00
The Boggabri NSW SES Unit will be at the Spring Fair, come along and meet our friendly volunteers and participate in our interactive activities and learn how to operate an AED, maintain your chainsaw and ladder safety. Boggabri is a Rescue Unit so come and see our live scenario's. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn...
Gosford Unit - Get Ready Girls
Thursday
24/10/19 18:00 to 24/10/19 20:00
Calling all women. Make sure you visit the SES Get Ready Girls night 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.
PICTON SHOW
Saturday
26/10/19 7:00 to 27/10/19 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wollondilly 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.
Condong School SES Display
Friday
01/11/19 9:00 to 01/11/19 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Murwillumbah Unit at the Condong Public School. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods. A big thank you to the Condong Public School.
display at the Gunnedah South School Fete
Friday
01/11/19 16:00 to 01/11/19 19:00
The Gunnedah NSW SES Unit will be at the Gunnedah South School Fete. 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
Saturday
02/11/19 6:00 to 02/11/19 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Classic Yass
Saturday
02/11/19 6:30 to 02/11/19 15:00
The Yass NSW SES Unit will be at the Classic Yass Billy Cart Derby. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters, view our interactive display and watch the Yass-Hill Tops Billy Cart race to glory :-)
Cooma Motorfest
Saturday
02/11/19 7:00 to 02/11/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Get Ready Tsunami Awareness
Saturday
02/11/19 7:00 to 02/11/19 9:00
Come and join members of the Ballina SES Unit, have a free coffee whilst gaining information on Tsunami Awareness This is for any interested members of the community, at Lennox Head Surf Club 08.00am to 10.00am
Eden Whale Festival
Saturday
02/11/19 9:30 to 02/11/19 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Eden 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.
Melbourne Cup Day
Monday
04/11/19 23:00 to 05/11/19 22:59
Make sure you visit the SES window display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ulmarra Unit.
Ballina Get Ready Tsunami Awareness
Tuesday
05/11/19 6:00 to 05/11/19 8:00
Come and join members of the Ballina SES Unit, have a free coffee whilst gaining information on Tsunami Awareness This is for any interested members of the community, at Ballina Marine Rescue Tower.
Wyong Unit - Deaf Community Get Ready Workshop
Saturday
09/11/19 8:00 to 09/11/19 12:00
Wyong Unit is holding a Deaf Community Get Ready Workshop, to learn how to contact SES, be prepared for storms, floods and tsunamis.
Remembrance Day
Monday
11/11/19 10:00 to 11/11/19 11:00
Come respect the fallen soldiers with the community of Ulmarra and Ulmarra SES.
View Club Presentation
Wednesday
13/11/19 17:30 to 13/11/19 20:00
Are you a member of View Club? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms, and tsunami awareness
McHappy Day - Goulburn
Saturday
16/11/19 6:00 to 16/11/19 14:00
The
Skennars Head Get Ready Tsunami Awareness
Saturday
16/11/19 6:00 to 16/11/19 9:00
Come and join members of the Ballina SES Unit, have a free coffee whilst gaining information on Tsunami Awareness This is for any interested members of the community, at Sharps Beach Car Park 07.00am to 10.00am
Gosford Unit - Deaf Community Get Ready Workshop
Saturday
16/11/19 8:00 to 16/11/19 12:00
Gosford Unit is holding a Deaf Community Get Ready Workshop to learn how to contact SES and learn how to prepare for storms, floods and tsunamis.
McHappy Day
Saturday
16/11/19 11:00 to 16/11/19 14:00
The
McHappy day
Saturday
16/11/19 12:18
The Gunnedah NSW SES Unit will be at McHappy day at Gunnedah McDonalds Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
White Ribbon Day
Friday
22/11/19 9:30 to 22/11/19 11:00
Bathurst Police are organizing a 'human white ribbon' to acknowledge White Ribbon Day. This Community engagement will involve the NSW Fire And Rescue, Rural Fire Service, Traffic and Highway patrol and mounted police. There will also be a free sausage sizzle for all in attendance
Lennox Head Get Ready Tsunami Awareness
Saturday
23/11/19 6:00 to 23/11/19 8:00
Come and join members of the Ballina SES Unit, have a free coffee whilst gaining information on Tsunami Awareness. This is for any interested members of the community, at Lennox Head Surf Club between 08.00am to 10.00am
Ulladulla Relay For Life
Saturday
23/11/19 8:00 to 23/11/19 20:00
Members of the Ulladulla SES Unit will participating in the 2019 Relay for Life in support of the Cancer Council. We will also have information on how you can protect your family and home from Storms, Floods and Tsunami and also how you can volunteer with your local unit.
Ulmarra Santa Run
Saturday
07/12/19 9:00 to 07/12/19 13:00
The Ulmarra NSW SES Unit will be at the Ulmarra Park. Come and meet Paddy Platypus, Santa and our friendly volunteers.
Australia Day - Goulburn
Sunday
26/01/20 6:00 to 26/01/20 19:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
