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.
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
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.
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 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.
New Facilities at Tabulam and Kyogle for NSW SES Volunteers
08/09/2017 10:55:03 AM
Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant and Member for Lismore Thomas George have officially opened the upgraded NSW SES Tabulam and Kyogle Unit Headquarters and presented the Kyogle Unit with a new Heavy Storm Vehicle.
NSW SES Raising Awareness of Tsunami Threat at Ballina Exercise
23/06/2017 04:44:28 PM
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers are converging in Ballina this weekend to test out local arrangements for preparing for and responding to tsunami impacts as part of a local training exercise.
Residents reminded to call 132 500 only for storm and flood help
11/11/2016 10:50:37 AM
As flooding continues to affect much of the state, the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is receiving a large number of calls to its 132 500 emergency storm and flood assistance line, with many of these calls proving not to be for real emergencies.
Knowing the right phone number to call when faced with an...
Lismore Show
Thursday
18/10/18 8:00 to 20/10/18 16:00
Between the 18th and 20th of October we will be hosting a stand at the Lismore Show to educate the public on who we are and what we do.
Irrawang Primary School 50 Year Celebration
Friday
19/10/18 8:00 to 19/10/18 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Hill Top P.S. Bounce Fair
Friday
19/10/18 13:00 to 19/10/18 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wingecarribee 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.
The Rock Show
Saturday
20/10/18 8:00 to 20/10/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from The Rock 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.
Oatley Village Festival
Saturday
20/10/18 9:00 to 20/10/18 17:00
Assisting Lions Club with traffic as well as SES display
Hornsby Heights Public School Bushland Fair
Saturday
20/10/18 10:00 to 20/10/18 16:00
The Hornsby NSW SES Unit will be at the Hornsby Heights Public School Bushland Fair. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Relay For Life Southern Highlands
Saturday
20/10/18 11:00 to 21/10/18 11:00
Come see us and visit the SES Display staffed by volunteers from Wingecarribee Unit. We'll not only be taking part in the Southern Highlands Relay for Life but will have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Get Ready Day
Sunday
21/10/18 6:00
Triple Zero Cricket
Sunday
21/10/18 8:00 to 21/10/18 16:00
The NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit will be at the Triple Zero Cricket Challenge, Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
School Display/Fete
Tuesday
23/10/18 15:00 to 23/10/18 18:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Broken Hill 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.
Sydney East Day Unit- Information Day
Wednesday
24/10/18 10:30 to 24/10/18 13:00
Do you want to help people when they need it the most? Have you got some spare time? Are you available during business hours? The NSW State Emergency Service is looking for volunteers to join the Sydney East Day Unit; a support unit in Sydney that provides both field and operations support for for other units in Sydney during the day. The...
Bexhill public school Unit visit
Friday
26/10/18 10:00 to 26/10/18 12:00
on the 26th of October the K-2 group of students from bexhill Public School till be ateending the Lismore City SES to learn about who we are and what we do.
Wyong SES assistance at ChromFest
Saturday
27/10/18 7:30 to 27/10/18 16:00
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at ChromeFest. Come and meet our friendly volunteers and check out the amazing show cars. We will also be assisting with the shuttle buses.
Kingscliff Beachside Market SES stall
Saturday
27/10/18 7:30 to 27/10/18 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tweed Coast Unit. We'll have information to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
ChromeFest
Saturday
27/10/18 8:00
Woman Alive Festival
Saturday
27/10/18 10:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Zonta Women Alive
Saturday
27/10/18 10:00 to 27/10/18 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit at the "Zonta WomenAlive" event. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Wyong SES ASsisting at ChromeFest
Sunday
28/10/18 6:00 to 28/10/18 17:00
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at ChromeFest. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, and check out the amazing show cars. We will also be assisting with the shuttle buses.
Ulladulla Unit Exercise
Sunday
28/10/18 8:30 to 28/10/18 15:30
Your local Ulladulla Unit will be conducting an activity day at the Lions Park in Burrill Lake. If you would like to see some of your local SES members in action or are contemplating volunteering, come along and have a look.
Cumberland Forest Fair
Sunday
28/10/18 10:00 to 28/10/18 16:00
The Hornsby NSW SES Unit will be at the Cumberland Forest Fair. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Stormsafe Community Engagement at local IGA
Saturday
03/11/18 0:00 to 03/11/18 12:45
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bungendore 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.
Relay for Life
Saturday
03/11/18 8:00 to 03/11/18 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Blackheath Rhododendron Festival
Saturday
03/11/18 10:00 to 03/11/18 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Grafton Jacaranda Float Parade
Saturday
03/11/18 17:00 to 03/11/18 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Displays by NSW SES volunteers from Clarence Valley Units. We'll have Rescue Trucks, Boats and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Gosford SES at Central Coast Kids Day Out, Narara
Sunday
04/11/18 10:00 to 04/11/18 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Gosford 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.
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest World Tsunami Day BBQ
Sunday
04/11/18 11:00 to 04/11/18 14:00
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is inviting residents from Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounding areas to a community event on Sunday 4th November to raise awareness about tsunamis.
Wyong SES Open/Recruitment Day
Sunday
04/11/18 18:27
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong 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. If you would like to volunteer have a chat to one of our members.
Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale
Saturday
10/11/18 7:00 to 10/11/18 15:00
The NSW SES Batemans Bay Unit will be at the Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale at Corrigans Beach. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Convoy for Kids
Saturday
10/11/18 8:00 to 10/11/18 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Glenbrook Spring Festival
Saturday
10/11/18 10:00 to 10/11/18 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Wyong SES Open/Recruitment Day
Sunday
11/11/18 18:33
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong 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. If you would like to volunteer please talk to one of our members.
Community Engagement
Friday
16/11/18 16:16 to 16/11/18 20:16
The Coniston NSW SES Unit will be at the Primbee Primary School Family Fun Day. 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 Relay For Life
Saturday
17/11/18 9:00 to 17/11/18 21:00
Ulladulla SES will be participating in the Relay for Life. Providing support and encouragement for the community in the battle against cancer.
Australia Day - Marulan
Friday
25/01/19 13:53 to 28/01/19 13:53
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Bungendore Show
Sunday
27/01/19 13:01
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bungendore 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.
Young Humanitarians Conference.
Tuesday
26/02/19 15:32 to 27/02/19 15:32
