StormSafe for people living with deafness and hearing impairments.
StormSafe for people living with an intellectual impairment
StormSafe for people living with visual impairment
StormSafe for people living with an mobility impairment
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Prepare Your Home and Business
Keep listening to your local radio station for information, updates and advice.
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
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STORM SEASON STARTS WITH DAMAGING WINDS LASHING SYDNEY
08/09/2023 11:50:41 AM
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) received more than 200 calls for help around the state as strong winds lashed many parts of the state over the past 24 hours.
COMMUNITY URGED TO BE PREPARED AHEAD OF STORM SEASON
05/09/2023 10:46:17 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is urging residents to be prepared and have a plan in place, ahead of the 2023-24 storm season. While this year’s weather forecast is set to bring dry and hot conditions, the threat of increased storm activity remains.
NEW RESCUE TRUCK BOOSTS CAPABILITY OF NSW SES URBENVILLE UNIT
23/08/2023 02:30:49 PM
The road crash response and general land rescue capability of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Urbenville Unit has been boosted with a new medium rescue truck.
DAMAGING WINDS RIP THROUGH EASTERN NSW
10/07/2023 07:45:41 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has had a busy weekend with volunteers responding to 300 incidents since Friday afternoon.
Meadowbank Grandparents Group Mandarin and English
Tuesday
03/10/23 9:30 to 03/10/23 10:30
NSW SES Ryde Unit will be doing a presentation in English with a Mandarin translator about emergency preparedness in floods and storms. This talk is in association with Relationships Australia NSW Community Builders team and will be held at Shepherds Bay Community Centre, 3A Bay Drive, Meadowbank. Any member of the public wishing to attend should...
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
07/10/23 0:00 to 07/10/23 22:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from 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.
WPW Bunnings Info Stall re storm prep
Saturday
07/10/23 8:30 to 07/10/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Warringah Pittwater 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.
O'Connors Open Day
Saturday
07/10/23 12:00 to 07/10/23 15:00
The Murwillumbah NSW SES Unit will be at the O'Connors Open Day Findraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Get Ready Womens Workshop - Gosford Unit
Sunday
08/10/23 10:00 to 08/10/23 13:00
Are you a member of the Women's Shed Central Coast (NSW) Inc? Join us for a free Womens Workshop run by the Women of Gosford SES Unit. Its all about improving community capability to severe weather events. Learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms, be flood aware, knowledge of basic first aid and make an emergency kit. Dont...
Lismore Flood Safety Doorknock
Tuesday
10/10/23 9:00 to 10/10/23 16:00
NSW SES will be doorknocking businesses and residents in the Lismore area with valuable information about flood risk and flood preparedness. Please say hello when we drop in to your place.
Playdate with Emergency Services
Thursday
12/10/23 17:00 to 12/10/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
2023 North East Emergency Expo (Corryong, Victoria)
Saturday
14/10/23 10:00 to 14/10/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Khancoban and Tumbarumba Unit's. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
16/10/23 17:00 to 16/10/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus, our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to prepare and keep safe during emergencies and disasters.
Living Well Expo
Tuesday
17/10/23 9:00 to 17/10/23 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Nambucca Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Lismore Probus Storm Safe Presentation
Thursday
19/10/23 11:00 to 19/10/23 12:00
Are you a member of Lismore Probus? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
19/10/23 17:00 to 19/10/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
NSW SES Albury Unit - Open Day
Sunday
22/10/23 10:00 to 22/10/23 14:00
The Albury NSW SES Unit will be at Noreuil Park Foreshore. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
23/10/23 17:00 to 23/10/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop
Wednesday
25/10/23 18:30 to 25/10/23 21:30
Wollongong Unit is holding a Community Flood Preparedness Workshop to meet the residents of the Northern Suburbs of the Illawarra to discuss how we can work together in future flood events. Discuss local flood risks, hear from a flood rescue operator, learn about your local risks and how to stay safe and gain some sandbagging and preparedness...
Jacaranda Parade
Saturday
04/11/23 15:00 to 04/11/23 20:00
Clarence Valley NSW SES Units will be participating in this year's Jacaranda Parade, Prince Street Grafton. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
World Tsunami Day Awareness
Sunday
05/11/23 7:30 to 05/11/23 10:30
Ballina SES members will be at the Ballina Marine Rescue Tower at NorthWall . Come and grab a tsunami pamphlet, which has useful information to share with family members
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023
Sunday
05/11/23 10:00 to 05/11/23 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES tent on Manly beach, staffed by MANLY UNIT NSW SES volunteers. Go through the tsunami evacuation map with us so that you and your family can better understand what to do and where to go if a tsunami were to ever hit the Northern Beaches. Our friendly volunteers will be putting on a FREE BBQ and will happily answer your...
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023
Sunday
05/11/23 10:00 to 05/11/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES display at Maroubra Beach, staffed by RANDWICK UNIT NSW SES volunteers. Go through the tsunami evacuation map with us so that you and your family can better understand what to do and where to go if a tsunami were to ever hit the Eastern Suburbs. Our friendly volunteers will happily answer your questions while Paddy...
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
06/11/23 17:00 to 06/11/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
09/11/23 17:00 to 09/11/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
i98fm Illawarra Convoy
Sunday
19/11/23 5:00 to 19/11/23 15:00
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Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop
Sunday
26/11/23 18:30 to 26/11/23 21:30
Wollongong Unit is holding a Community Flood Preparedness Workshop to meet the residents of the Northern Suburbs of the Illawarra to discuss how we can work together in future flood events. Discuss local flood risks, hear from a flood rescue operator, learn about local risks and how to stay safe and gain some sandbagging and preparedness tips...
Carols in the Park
Saturday
02/12/23 16:00 to 02/12/23 21:15
Head to Wiley Park for food, fun and festivity at Carols in the Park. Bring your picnic blanket for a magical night with MC Anthony Maroon and Australian singer-songwriter and daughter of Rockstar royalty, Mahalia Barnes. Join us for a night jam packed with festive family fun. There’ll be food, magical characters and a chance to take a photo with...
Cootamundra Beach Volleyball
Saturday
17/02/24 0:00 to 18/02/24 0:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Cootamundra 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.
