NSW, do you know your tsunami evacuation area?

If there is a threat of land inundation from a tsunami, would you know where to go?

Know your tsunami warnings

Understand the warning levels and when to act. Share information with family, friends and neighbours.

Look out for each other

Making sure we are all safe in the event of a tsunami is important.

Before a 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 - 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

Prepare Your Home And Business

How to prepare your home or business for a tsunami

Be aware of tsunami

Know what kind of official Tsunami Products there are:

  • Tsunami Watch
  • Tsunami Warnings
  • No Threat and Tsunami Cancellations

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.

During a 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.

After a 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

Plan Now For What You Will do

Know where to get information from after a tsunami

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.

Be Aware

Advice on what to be aware of after a tsunami

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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Berrigan Library
Berrigan - Free RediPlan Workshop

Berrigan - Free RediPlan Workshop

Wednesday

20/03/24 14:00 to 20/03/24 16:30

NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...

Bunnings Lismore
Bunnings Easter Family Night

Bunnings Easter Family Night

Thursday

21/03/24 17:00 to 21/03/24 20:00

Lismore Bunnings have invited Lismore SES to attend their Family Easter Event and bring our vehicles, games and team member

Singleton Council's Administration Building in Civic Avenue
Singleton Emergency Services Expo

Singleton Emergency Services Expo

Saturday

23/03/24 9:00 to 23/03/24 12:00

Singleton Council, in collaboration with state-wide and local Emergency Services and organisations, provide this educational, fun, and free annual community event for all ages. The Emergency Services Expo is designed to showcase the essential roles our emergency services play, and to help Singleton residents get prepared for an emergency. The...

Cowra
Festival of International Understanding

Festival of International Understanding

Saturday

23/03/24 9:00 to 23/03/24 21:00

The Festival of International Understanding, is held in Cowra NSW each year, as part of a UN initiative. Each year there is a different guest Nation, this year it is Italy, it runs for five days, however the main focus for Cowra SES is a Street Parade, Carnival and a Duck Race on the Saturday. The duck race is organised by Cowra Rotary and SES...

Conargo Community Hall
Conargo - Free RediPlan Workshop

Conargo - Free RediPlan Workshop

Monday

25/03/24 18:00 to 25/03/24 20:30

NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...

Wanganella Community Hall
Wanganella - Free RediPlan Workshop

Wanganella - Free RediPlan Workshop

Wednesday

27/03/24 18:00 to 27/03/24 20:30

NSW SES is working with Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) to support the free RediPlan community workshops. The workshops will help community members begin their own household emergency RediPlan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves, and the people most important to them, for...

Walgett
Walgett Show

Walgett Show

Saturday

06/04/24 8:00 to 06/04/24 14:30

SES display at Walgett Show promoting NSW SES and recruitment

Town Beach Port Macquarie
Ride the Wave festival

Ride the Wave festival

Saturday

06/04/24 8:00 to 06/04/24 14:00

The Port Macquarie Hastings NSW SES Unit will be at the Ride the Wave Festival. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.

Hurstville Unit 2 Depot Road Peakhurst
Visit to Unit by St George Community transport Clients

Visit to Unit by St George Community transport Clients

Monday

08/04/24 9:12

Are you a member of St George Community ? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.

Memorial Park Tambar Springs 2381
Big Wet Fun Day

Big Wet Fun Day

Saturday

13/04/24 10:00 to 13/04/24 15:00

The Tambar Springs NSW SES Unit will be at the Big Wet Fun Day. Come and meet our friendly volunteers and learn about how to be safer during flood emergencies. There will be challenges, mini boat races, colour in competitions, a free sausage sizzle and so much more all for both the young and young at heart.

Campsie Centre - 14-28 Amy St, Campsie New South Wales 2194
Canterbury - Canterbury Bankstown Council Community Outreach Session - Campsie

Canterbury - Canterbury Bankstown Council Community Outreach Session - Campsie

Wednesday

17/04/24 10:00 to 17/04/24 13:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Canterbury 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.

Tocal College
NSW SES display at Tocal Field Days

NSW SES display at Tocal Field Days

Friday

03/05/24 9:00 to 05/05/24 0:00

Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Northern Zone Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for storm season. We are recruiting! Talk to us about the variety of volunteer roles available to assist your community in times of floods and storms.

Telegraph Point
Flood awareness workshop - Telegraph Point

Flood awareness workshop - Telegraph Point

Thursday

09/05/24 18:00 to 09/05/24 20:00

The Port Macquarie Hastings Unit is co-hosting a flood awareness workshop with the Mid North Coast Joint Organisation for the residents of Telegraph Point. This workshop will allow guests to increase their knowledge about floods in their area and interact with SES and other key partners around the content.

Dubbo Showground, 191 Fitzroy Street Dubbo NSW 2830
Dubbo Show

Dubbo Show

Saturday

11/05/24 8:00 to 11/05/24 17:00

The Dubbo NSW SES Unit will be at the Dubbo Annual Show. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display at the Community Engagement trailer. We will have giva aways for the young ones and resources on how to prepare for storms and floods and how to...

Shellharbour City
Kids Fest Shellharbour 2024

Kids Fest Shellharbour 2024

Tuesday

21/05/24 0:00

KidsFest Shellharbour is the longest running FREE week long children’s festival in NSW. Events are held across a range of venues in Shellharbour in May. Activities are ‘hands on’ giving children experiences to create, explore and discover. Events are hosted by community service organisations, supported by local businesses to develop an increased...

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