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 of tsunami
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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EMERGENCY TSUNAMI WARNING FOR LORD HOWE ISLAND
19/05/2023 02:44:18 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has issued an emergency warning for Lord Howe Island as it may be impacted by dangerous rips, waves and strong ocean currents in the marine environment, with the possibility of localised overflow onto the immediate foreshore.
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.
Meadowbank Grandparents Group Mandarin and English
Tuesday
03/10/23 9:30 to 03/10/23 10:30
NSW SES Ryde Unit will be doing a presentation in English with a Mandarin translator about emergency preparedness in floods and storms. This talk is in association with Relationships Australia NSW Community Builders team and will be held at Shepherds Bay Community Centre, 3A Bay Drive, Meadowbank. Any member of the public wishing to attend should...
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
07/10/23 0:00 to 07/10/23 22:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Harden 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.
WPW Bunnings Info Stall re storm prep
Saturday
07/10/23 8:30 to 07/10/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Warringah Pittwater 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.
O'Connors Open Day
Saturday
07/10/23 12:00 to 07/10/23 15:00
The Murwillumbah NSW SES Unit will be at the O'Connors Open Day Findraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Lane Cove sustainability fair
Sunday
08/10/23 8:00 to 08/10/23 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from WLC 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.
Get Ready Womens Workshop - Gosford Unit
Sunday
08/10/23 10:00 to 08/10/23 13:00
Are you a member of the Women's Shed Central Coast (NSW) Inc? Join us for a free Womens Workshop run by the Women of Gosford SES Unit. Its all about improving community capability to severe weather events. Learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms, be flood aware, knowledge of basic first aid and make an emergency kit. Dont...
Lismore Flood Safety Doorknock
Tuesday
10/10/23 9:00 to 10/10/23 16:00
NSW SES will be doorknocking businesses and residents in the Lismore area with valuable information about flood risk and flood preparedness. Please say hello when we drop in to your place.
Playdate with Emergency Services
Thursday
12/10/23 17:00 to 12/10/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
2023 North East Emergency Expo (Corryong, Victoria)
Saturday
14/10/23 10:00 to 14/10/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Khancoban and Tumbarumba Unit's. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
16/10/23 17:00 to 16/10/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus, our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to prepare and keep safe during emergencies and disasters.
Living Well Expo
Tuesday
17/10/23 9:00 to 17/10/23 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Nambucca Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Lismore Probus Storm Safe Presentation
Thursday
19/10/23 11:00 to 19/10/23 12:00
Are you a member of Lismore Probus? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
19/10/23 17:00 to 19/10/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
NSW SES Albury Unit - Open Day
Sunday
22/10/23 10:00 to 22/10/23 14:00
The Albury NSW SES Unit will be at Noreuil Park Foreshore. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
23/10/23 17:00 to 23/10/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Lismore Doorknock
Wednesday
25/10/23 9:00 to 25/10/23 15:00
Volunteers from the NSW SES will be out and about in the Lismore CBD and surrounds - helping to distribute Flood Awarness and Flood Advice information.
Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop
Wednesday
25/10/23 18:30 to 25/10/23 21:30
Wollongong Unit is holding a Community Flood Preparedness Workshop to meet the residents of the Northern Suburbs of the Illawarra to discuss how we can work together in future flood events. Discuss local flood risks, hear from a flood rescue operator, learn about your local risks and how to stay safe and gain some sandbagging and preparedness...
Jacaranda Parade
Saturday
04/11/23 15:00 to 04/11/23 20:00
Clarence Valley NSW SES Units will be participating in this year's Jacaranda Parade, Prince Street Grafton. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
World Tsunami Day Awareness
Sunday
05/11/23 7:30 to 05/11/23 10:30
Ballina SES members will be at the Ballina Marine Rescue Tower at NorthWall . Come and grab a tsunami pamphlet, which has useful information to share with family members
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023
Sunday
05/11/23 10:00 to 05/11/23 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES tent on Manly beach, staffed by MANLY UNIT NSW SES volunteers. Go through the tsunami evacuation map with us so that you and your family can better understand what to do and where to go if a tsunami were to ever hit the Northern Beaches. Our friendly volunteers will be putting on a FREE BBQ and will happily answer your...
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023
Sunday
05/11/23 10:00 to 05/11/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES display at Maroubra Beach, staffed by RANDWICK UNIT NSW SES volunteers. Go through the tsunami evacuation map with us so that you and your family can better understand what to do and where to go if a tsunami were to ever hit the Eastern Suburbs. Our friendly volunteers will happily answer your questions while Paddy...
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
06/11/23 17:00 to 06/11/23 19:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
09/11/23 17:00 to 09/11/23 19:30
The Moruya NSW SES Unit will be at the Eurobodalla Shire Council Children's Services Playdate with Emergency Services. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, and learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
i98fm Illawarra Convoy
Sunday
19/11/23 5:00 to 19/11/23 15:00
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Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop
Sunday
26/11/23 18:30 to 26/11/23 21:30
Wollongong Unit is holding a Community Flood Preparedness Workshop to meet the residents of the Northern Suburbs of the Illawarra to discuss how we can work together in future flood events. Discuss local flood risks, hear from a flood rescue operator, learn about local risks and how to stay safe and gain some sandbagging and preparedness tips...
Carols in the Park
Saturday
02/12/23 16:00 to 02/12/23 21:15
Head to Wiley Park for food, fun and festivity at Carols in the Park. Bring your picnic blanket for a magical night with MC Anthony Maroon and Australian singer-songwriter and daughter of Rockstar royalty, Mahalia Barnes. Join us for a night jam packed with festive family fun. There’ll be food, magical characters and a chance to take a photo with...
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.
