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.
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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.
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Community Leaders Information Night
Monday
18/11/19 18:00 to 18/11/19 21:30
NSW SES will be part of an information evening for community leader to raise awareness on building resilience in our community. Invitation to this event is required.
Brunswick Valley U3A Know your Risks and Preparedness Workshop
Tuesday
19/11/19 10:00 to 19/11/19 12:00
Brunswick Valley U3A regular Forum Meeting with guests from the NSW SES and Red Cross presenting information around Awareness of Risks and Preparation
Get Ready Girls 2019
Tuesday
19/11/19 18:00 to 19/11/19 21:30
Wingecarribee Unit is hosting its third get ready girls campaign. To build resiliance and confidence in women of the local community to help better prepare them in emergency situations.
White Ribbon Day
Friday
22/11/19 10:30 to 22/11/19 12:00
Bathurst Police are organizing a 'human white ribbon' to acknowledge White Ribbon Day. This Community engagement will involve the NSW Fire And Rescue, Rural Fire Service, Traffic and Highway patrol and mounted police. There will also be a free sausage sizzle for all in attendance
Lennox Head Get Ready Tsunami Awareness
Saturday
23/11/19 7:00 to 23/11/19 9:00
Come and join members of the Ballina SES Unit, have a free coffee whilst gaining information on Tsunami Awareness. This is for any interested members of the community, at Lennox Head Surf Club between 08.00am to 10.00am
Ulladulla Relay For Life
Saturday
23/11/19 9:00 to 23/11/19 21:00
The Ulladulla NSW SES Unit will be at the Ulladulla Relay for Life. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters.
Canterbury - Bankstown Active Seniors Expo
Thursday
28/11/19 9:00 to 28/11/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Tsunami Awareness
Saturday
07/12/19 9:00 to 07/12/19 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Ballina .Tsunami Awareness
Ulmarra Santa Run
Saturday
07/12/19 10:00 to 07/12/19 14:00
The Ulmarra NSW SES Unit will be at the Ulmarra Park. Come and meet Paddy Platypus, Santa and our friendly volunteers.
Annual Christmas Markets
Saturday
07/12/19 12:00 to 07/12/19 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Scone 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.
Coraki Community Markets
Saturday
14/12/19 9:00 to 14/12/19 16:00
The Coraki NSW SES Unit will be at the Coraki Community Markets. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Santa's Coming with the NSW SES
Saturday
21/12/19 14:30 to 21/12/19 21:30
The Shellharbour City NSW SES Unit will be at assisting with Santa in the Shellharbour City Local Goverment Area. There will be lollies for all of the kids. Times and Location will be confirmed closer to the date
Santa to Carols by candlelight
Sunday
22/12/19 18:30 to 22/12/19 20:00
Support to carols by candlelight
Wooli SES distribute lollies to children in Wooli
Tuesday
24/12/19 18:00 to 24/12/19 21:00
SES Santa to Wooli Village run
Australia Day - Goulburn
Sunday
26/01/20 7:00 to 26/01/20 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
AUSTRALIA DAY - BERRIMA
Sunday
26/01/20 8:00 to 26/01/20 15:00
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.
Maitland Show
Friday
14/02/20 8:00 to 16/02/20 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Maitland City 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 Fair Day
Sunday
16/02/20 10:00 to 16/02/20 16:00
The City of Sydney NSW SES Unit, with the support of the NSW SES LBGTI and Allies Network, will be at the 2020 Mardi Gras Fair Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday
29/02/20 16:00 to 29/02/20 23:00
NSW SES will be marching in the 2020 Mardi Gras Parade representing and celebrating the diversity of it's members and commitment to supporting communities of NSW.
Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4x4, Fish & Boat Show
Friday
29/05/20 10:00 to 31/05/20 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Maitland City 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.
Leeton Annual Show
Friday
09/10/20 16:00 to 10/10/20 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Leeton 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.
