Storm Types in NSW

Learn about some common storm types that we experience in NSW

Managing Pets in Disasters

Your pets are reliant on you during storms and can be scared by lightning, thunder and heavy rain. Read more on how to look after your pets this storm season.

Prepare now for a Tornado

It is important to be aware of the conditions that can cause tornadoes and know what to do to prepare, respond and recover.

Learn about Coastal Erosion

During storms coastal erosion can occur rapidly, causing damage and potential danger to buildings, infrastructure and people.

Before a storm

Know Your Risk

Storms can happen anywhere, at any time of the year. It is important to prepare your family and prepare your property now and stay prepared all year round. Storms are the most costly natural disaster to affect NSW.

 

Plan Now For What You Will Do

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 or business. 

Prepare Your Home

There are eight simple things that you can do now to prepare your home and help reduce the potential damage caused by severe storms.

Make a plan for your animals today

Planning how to take care of your animals before an emergency helps to keep everyone safe.

Learn about Coastal Erosion

Coastal erosion is the loss of land along the shoreline due to the natural removal of beach and dune material in response to changing wave and water level conditions.

Things to consider if you live in a rural area

As a rural property owner or manager you may have experienced many storms.

The effects of storms on rural property owners can include losses to livestock, crops, fencing, buildings, personal items, farm equipment and machinery.

Get your emergency kit together

When a severe storm impacts your area, you may need to relocate quickly. Having an emergency kit allows you to grab and go.

Know your warnings

Severe Weather and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology to alert communities to the threat of severe weather.

Look out for each other

Looking out for each other before a storm hits can help one another prepare and ensure everyone is on the same page.

StormSafe for people living with deafness and hearing impairments

Many people across NSW are affected by dangerous storms and there have been avoidable deaths due to storm activity. The protection of life is the highest priority for the NSW SES when we make decisions about planning for storms.

During a storm

Electricity Safety Tips

If your power or gas goes out or there's a fault or emergency, your distributor is usually the best place to start.

Know Your Risk

During storms it is important to protect your family and property from major storm impacts including:

  • Damaging winds
  • Hail
  • Lightning
  • Heavy rainfall
  • Damaging surf

Plan Now for What You Will Do

Has a Severe Weather Warning or Severe Thunderstorm Warning been issued?

Now is the time to activate and follow your HOME or BUSINESS emergency plan.

Prepare Your Home and Business

A Severe Weather Warning or Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued.

Now is the time to activate your home or business emergency plan.

 

Be Aware

Severe Weather Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings?

How will I know if a storm is about to hit? Find out here.

Look Out For Each Other

How can we all look out for others during a storm?

Get Ready Animals

Emergencies such as floods or bushfires can happen quickly.

Planning how to take care of your animals before an emergency helps to keep everyone safe.

After a storm

Know Your Risk - After a Storm

What dangers are there after a storm has hit?

Find out what to be aware of and how to keep safe.

Plan Now For What You Will Do

Now is the time to activate your HOME or BUSINESS emergency plan.

Prepare Your Home and Business

Keep listening to your local radio station for information, updates and advice.

Be Aware

Listen to your local radio station and other media for information, updates and advice

Look Out For Each Other

Check your house or property for damage

Volunteer with NSW SES

Volunteering with NSW SES is an exciting and rewarding experience. As a NSW SES volunteer you can not only make a difference in the lives of others, but also gain valuable training and skills.

Every NSW SES volunteer is part of a team of highly-trained professionals across the state who share a commitment to helping their communities. Do you have what it takes? #VolunteerExperience

News

Previous Next See all news

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.

West Gosford Bunnings
Bunnings Easter Family Night

Bunnings Easter Family Night

Thursday

30/03/23 17:00 to 30/03/23 19:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Gosford Unit. We'll have fun 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!

See all events