NSW, do you know your tsunami evacuation area?
While the likelihood of a land-threat tsunami on the east coast of Australia is low, this maps show the areas where residents and workers would have to move to higher ground in the event of a land-threat tsunami.
Know Your Risk - Tsunami
What are tsunami?
What causes tsunami?
How do we detect them?
What is the risk to coastal NSW?
Plan now for what you will do
One of the most important things you can do now is plan for possible tsunami.
Head to our Emergency Plans page to complete your HOME or BUSINESS Emergency Plan
Be Aware
Know what kind of official Tsunami Products there are:
Look Out For Each Other
Plan what you will do in the event of a tsunami with your family, friends and neighbours.
Encourage others to plan for a possible tsunami.
Know Your Risk
Act early on warning advice as there can be very short time frames between earthquakes, tsunami forming and tsunami warnings.
Follow all advice given by emergency services.
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
An Emergency Kit can help save precious time in an emergency situation. It provides items you might need if you lose power or need to leave your home in a hurry.
Be Aware
In Australia you may receive an official Tsunami Warning, however it is also important to be aware of the natural warning signs.
Look Out For Each Other
The protection of life is the highest priority for the NSW SES when we make decisions about planning for tsunami.
Know Your Risk
Continue to listen to the radio for advice and do not return to the evacuation zones until authorities have given the all-clear
Prepare Your Home and Business
Recovery centres may provide a range of welfare services including financial assistance, personal support, organising temporary accommodation and providing information and referrals.
Look Out For Each Other
Communities and people pull together after major natural disasters.
After a tsunami, impacted communities will need to support each other.
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CELL ON WHEELS RECOGNISED AT SAFEWORK NSW AWARDS
28/10/2021 08:00:00 AM
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has taken out top honours for its second-generation Cell on Wheels at the 2021 SafeWork NSW Awards last night (Wednesday 27 October).
NSW SES Units put their rescue skills to the test
03/05/2021 08:00:01 AM
Teams of NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers will be competing against one another in a series of challenges to see who will represent NSW in the upcoming biennial National Disaster Rescue Challenge in Western Australia.
Don't forget, NSW SES responds to tsunamis too
03/11/2020 03:20:12 PM
Ahead of World Tsunami Awareness Day, NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is reminding communities along the state’s coast that, despite their rare occurrence, tsunamis are a still possibility.
NSW First Responders Benefit From Budget
19/06/2018 01:21:37 PM
Record funding will deliver state-of-the-art rescue vehicles, boats, and trailers, upgrade communications networks, and see continued investment in infrastructure to provide emergency services with the support needed to protect our communities.
Stormsafe Stall @ Community Christmas Tree Light Up
Thursday
02/12/21 16:00 to 02/12/21 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Casino 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.
Lismore CBD FloodSafe Community Meeting
Thursday
02/12/21 18:00 to 02/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the businesses and residents of Lismore CBD. Come along and discuss local flood risk and ask for personalised flood information for each property. Look forward to seeing you there!
FloodSafe Community Meeting - North and South Lismore
Thursday
09/12/21 17:30 to 09/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North and South Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events. Covid Safe practices will be in place
FloodSafe Community Meeting - North and South Lismore
Thursday
09/12/21 17:30 to 09/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North and South Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events. Covid Safe practices will be in place
FloodSafe Community Meeting - North and South Lismore
Thursday
09/12/21 17:30 to 09/12/21 19:30
Lismore SES Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of North and South Lismore to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events. Covid Safe practices will be in place
Community Engagemet
Saturday
11/12/21 9:00 to 11/12/21 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Yamba Annual Santa Boat Run
Wednesday
22/12/21 15:00 to 22/12/21 22:00
The NSW SES Yamba unit will be bringing Santa Claus to town to visit all the boys, girls & parents. The NSW SES Yamba Unit will be on the Clarence River & canels around Yamba with Santa Claus onboard bringing Christmas cheer, good wishes and a sweet treat for the kids to get them into the Christmas spirit. Come and see Santa and our friendly...
Yamba Annual Santa Boat Run
Wednesday
22/12/21 15:00 to 22/12/21 22:00
The NSW SES Yamba unit will be bringing Santa Claus to town to visit all the boys, girls & parents. The NSW SES Yamba Unit will be on the Clarence River & canels around Yamba with Santa Claus onboard bringing Christmas cheer, good wishes and a sweet treat for the kids to get them into the Christmas spirit. Come and see Santa and our friendly...
