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.
News
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NSW SES EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF A TSUNAMI ALONG THE EAST COAST
02/09/2022 09:53:40 AM
This week NSW SES, Emergency Management Australia (EMA) and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) ran a joint tsunami exercise in Brisbane.
NSW SES TO EMBRACE A NEW ERA OF FLOOD WARNINGS
19/08/2022 12:41:09 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) will soon transition to an overhauled warning system under the new nation-wide Australian Warning System, to be introduced next month.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR GET READY AWARDS
24/05/2022 03:36:43 PM
The Get Ready Community Award is now open for nominations, recognising community-led projects that help people prepare for and recover from natural disasters.
NSW BEACHES TO REMAIN CLOSED AMID DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS
16/01/2022 04:30:00 PM
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) and Surf Life Saving NSW are urging the public to continue staying clear of beaches due to ongoing hazardous surf conditions.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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 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 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.
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 .
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!
