NSW, do you know your tsunami evacuation area?

If there is a threat of land inundation from a tsunami, would you know where to go?

Know your tsunami warnings

Understand the warning levels and when to act. Share information with family, friends and neighbours.

Look out for each other

Making sure we are all safe in the event of a tsunami is important.

Before a Tsunami

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

Prepare Your Home And Business

How to prepare your home or business for a tsunami

Be Aware

Know what kind of official Tsunami Products there are:

  • Tsunami Watch
  • Tsunami Warnings
  • No Threat Bulletins and
  • Tsunami Cancellations

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.

During a 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.

After a 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

Plan Now For What You Will do

Know where to get information from after a tsunami

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.

Be Aware

Advice on what to be aware of after a tsunami

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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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.

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!

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