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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Upcoming community events

3A Bay Drive Meadowbank
Meadowbank Grandparents Group Mandarin and English

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
Harden Kite Festival

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.

Bunnings Belrose
WPW Bunnings Info Stall re storm prep

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 Carrying Depot, 67-69 Quarry Road, Murwillumbah
O'Connors Open Day

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.

The canopy Lane Cove
Lane  Cove sustainability fair

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.

Gosford SES Unit
Get Ready Womens Workshop - Gosford Unit

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 CBD/East Lismore, North Lismore, South Lismore
Lismore Flood Safety Doorknock

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.

Recreational Park, Sandy Place Long Beach
Playdate with Emergency Services

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 Unit. This evening event will include BBQ, information from your local Emergency Services and activities for children and families. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and...

Corryong Rec Reserve, Corryong, Victoria
2023 North East Emergency Expo (Corryong, Victoria)

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.

Captain Oldrey Park, Broulee
Playdates with Emergency Services

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.

Nabucca Heads RSL
Living Well Expo

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.

Goonellabah Sports Club, Oliver Street Goonellabah
Lismore Probus Storm Safe Presentation

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.

Foreshore- Wharf Street Nelligen
Playdates with Emergency Services

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 Unit. This evening event will include community BBQ and as well we will have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

Noreuil Park Foreshore
NSW SES Albury Unit - Open Day

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.

Riverside Park, Moruya
Playdates with Emergency Services

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 NSW 2480
Lismore Doorknock

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.

CWA Hall, Stanwell Park
Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop

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...

Prince Street, Grafton NSW 2460
Jacaranda Parade

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.

Lighthouse Parade Ballina Marine Rescue Tower
World Tsunami Day Awareness

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

Manly Beach
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023

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...

Maroubra Beach
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023

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...

Corrigans Reserve, Beach Road Batehaven
Playdates with Emergency Services

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 Unit. This evening event will include a community BBQ and we will have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

Narooma
Playdates with Emergency Services

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.

SHELLHARBOUR AIRPORT
i98fm Illawarra Convoy

i98fm Illawarra Convoy

Sunday

19/11/23 5:00 to 19/11/23 15:00

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

Coledale Community Hall, Coledale
Northern Illawarra Flood Preparedness Workshop

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...

Wiley Park Amphitheatre
Carols in the Park

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...

Coota Beach (Murray Street)
Cootamundra Beach Volleyball

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.

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