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.
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NEW TRIPLE ZERO APP MAKING IT EASIER FOR KIDS TO LEARN ABOUT EMERGENCIES
16/11/2023 02:47:30 PM
The Triple Zero Kids’ Challenge teaches schoolkids what to do during emergencies such as floods, storms and tsunamis is the focus of a new program launched by the NSW State Emergency Service (SES).
BRAVERY AWARDS FOR NSW SES VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED IN FLOOD RESCUES
16/11/2023 12:49:49 PM
The efforts of four NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers who risked their own lives to rescue people from flood water in the Northern Rivers have been recognised with bravery awards.
NEW MEDIUM RESCUE TRUCK FOR PARKES SES
15/11/2023 11:26:57 AM
The road crash response and general land rescue capability of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) at Parkes has received a significant boost, with the keys to a brand new medium rescue truck being handed over on Monday night.
NSW SES MARKS WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAY
03/11/2023 02:59:17 PM
This Sunday, 5 November marks World Tsunami Awareness Day and NSW State Emergency...
Goolgowi Wellness Centre Opening
Saturday
02/12/23 10:00 to 02/12/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Goolgowi 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 unit are celebrating the opeining of a Community Wellness centre in the town and are participating in the hopes of...
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...
Currabubula Christmas Markets
Sunday
03/12/23 8:00 to 03/12/23 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Liverpool Plains & Tamworth Units. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Central Coast Christmas Fair
Sunday
03/12/23 9:00 to 03/12/23 14:00
The NSW SES Gosford Unit will be at the Central Coast Christmas Fair. Come along and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters - Storms, Floods and Tsunami.
Shoalhaven Heads Community Meeting
Sunday
03/12/23 10:30 to 03/12/23 12:00
Nowra Unit is holding a community meeting to meet with the residents of Shoalhaven Heads to recruit flood wardens who will assist NSW SES with information gathering during floods.
Bega Chamber of Commerce Christmas Family Carnival
Thursday
07/12/23 16:00 to 07/12/23 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bega 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.
Mullumbimby Emergency Redi Workshops
Friday
08/12/23 10:00 to 08/12/23 12:00
Are you a resident in the Mullumbimby area? Come along to the Red Cross Emergency Redi Workshop and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Rock Valley Pizza Ping Pong and Preparedness evening
Friday
08/12/23 18:00 to 08/12/23 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lismore SES 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 Patrick's Community Christmas Festival
Saturday
09/12/23 9:00 to 09/12/23 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bega 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.
Lake Cargelligo Christmas Carnival
Saturday
09/12/23 17:00 to 09/12/23 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lake Cargelligo 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 and to show you what the SES does for your community
Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight
Sunday
10/12/23 16:00 to 10/12/23 21:00
The Hills NSW SES Unit will be at the Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight. Come join in the fun and connect with your community.
Rotary Christmas Carnival Community Engagement
Sunday
10/12/23 16:00 to 10/12/23 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Wauchope Community Christmas Event
Thursday
14/12/23 8:00 to 14/12/23 20:00
The Wauchope NSW SES Unit will be at the Wauchope Community Christmas Event held at Wauchope IGA , Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Santa on Tour with NSW SES Batemans Bay Team
Saturday
16/12/23 9:00 to 16/12/23 15:00
Come and meet Santa and our friendly Volunteers from NSW SES Batemans Bay Team as we stop across local parks and key locations in the Batemans Bay area.to spread the Christmas cheer
Candelo Show
Sunday
21/01/24 8:00 to 21/01/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bega 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.
Australia Day - Goulburn
Friday
26/01/24 8:00 to 26/01/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Goulburn 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.
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.
