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.
Spencer Community Information Day
Saturday
03/12/22 11:00 to 03/12/22 14:00
Are you a resident of Spencer and surrounding communities? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Coopernook Flood Workshop
Sunday
04/12/22 11:30 to 04/12/22 13:00
The NSW SES Harrongton Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of Coopernook to discuss how we can work together in future flood and storm events.
Moruya Floodplain Awareness Workshop
Tuesday
06/12/22 17:30 to 06/12/22 19:00
Moruya Unit is holding a community meeting to meet the residents of Moruya to discuss how we can work together in future flood events.
Ballina Community Meeting
Tuesday
06/12/22 17:30 to 06/12/22 19:00
Tamara Smith MP is running a series of workshops for community to talk to residents about preparedness for future severe weather events. Ballina SES will be there to answer questions and to discuss ways to be flood and storm safe.
Christmas Community Day
Saturday
10/12/22 10:00 to 10/12/22 14:00
Members from NSW SES Port Stephens Unit will be in Raymond Terrace on Saturday, 10th of December for Christmas Community Day. The event will start at 10am, upon the arrival of Santa in his NSW SES sleigh. Glenelg Street & Sturgeon Streets will be closed to traffic, for the event. There will be fun for everyone at this event including: > jumping...
Ballina Riverside Christmas Carols
Sunday
11/12/22 17:30 to 11/12/22 22:00
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Australia Day Celebrations
Thursday
26/01/23 8:30 to 26/01/23 13:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Community education and awareness
Saturday
28/01/23 10:00 to 28/01/23 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Menai 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.
Mardi Gras & World Pride Parade
Saturday
25/02/23 14:00 to 25/02/23 23:00
NSW SES PRIDE will once again reflect the diversity of the communities we come from by participating in the 2023 Mardi Gras & World Pride Parade. Our LGBTQIA+ members are extremely proud to be able to represent the NSW SES and visibly demonstrate the service's commitment to inclusive practice.
Bengalla Upper Hunter Show 2023
Friday
17/03/23 8:00 to 18/03/23 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the local Upper Hunter 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.
