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

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1650 Wisemans Ferry Road, Central Mangrove
Westy's Place Field Day, Central Coast Harvest Festival

Westy's Place Field Day, Central Coast Harvest Festival

Saturday

10/06/23 9:30 to 10/06/23 15:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Gosford Unit. We'll have kids activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

20 Smidmore St, Marrickville NSW 2204
"Festiville" - Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre

"Festiville" - Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre

Sunday

11/06/23 10:00 to 11/06/23 14:00

Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre are holding their annual "Festiville" event, and have invited the NSW SES - Marrickville Unit to attend. Head down next Sunday to learn more about storm and flood preparedness and meet our wonderful volunteers!

127 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527
Shellharbour City NSW SES Community Open Day

Shellharbour City NSW SES Community Open Day

Saturday

17/06/23 10:00 to 17/06/23 14:00

The Shellharbour City NSW SES Unit will be holding a Community Open Day. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive displays.

Lachlan’s Line, Jarvis Circuit
Ryde Neighbour Day

Ryde Neighbour Day

Saturday

17/06/23 10:00 to 17/06/23 14:00

Meet your local Ryde Unit SES emergency services, enjoy a free cup of coffee, a sausage sizzle, live music and face painting for kids. This is sure to be a fun day out to celebrate Neighbour Day within the City of Ryde. Bookings with Ryde Council are required for the free Family Skate Clinic part of the day only. Taronga Zoo Mobile at 10.30am,...

South Grafton Airfield, 60 Vere Street, South Grafton NSW 2460
Wings & Wheels - Grafton Aero Club

Wings & Wheels - Grafton Aero Club

Sunday

18/06/23 8:00 to 18/06/23 15:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Coffs Capability 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.

Swansea Men's Shed, Pacific Hwy Little Pelican, Swansea
Swansea Mens Shed Garage Sale / BBQ

Swansea Mens Shed Garage Sale / BBQ

Saturday

24/06/23 7:00 to 24/06/23 14:00

The Swansea NSW SES Unit will be at Swansea Men's Shed Garage Sale on Saturday, June 24th. Come and meet our friendly volunteers onsite and at the BBQ, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and even how to become a volunteer. Have the little ones jump into the replica SES vehicle for some fun and a great photo opportunity.

Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Wharf Street, Tweed Heads
Tweed Byron Emergency Services Expo

Tweed Byron Emergency Services Expo

Saturday

01/07/23 7:00 to 01/07/23 16:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Byron. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

Coota Beach (Murray Street)
Cootamundra Beach Volleyball

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.

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