Flood, Storm and Tsunami Plans

How does NSW SES plan for floods, storms and tsunami?

Returning to your property after a flood?

The SES will issue 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution - Advice' when it is safe for residents and businesses to return to a flood affected area, previously subject to an evacuation.

Learn more about floods

If you live close to a creek, river, major storm water drain or in a low‐lying area, you may be at risk from floods.

Using sandbags to protect your home

Learn how to sandbag your home to help reduce the impact of floods.

The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley will flood again.

Find out more about your local flood risk and how you can prepare.

Do you live behind a Levee?

Learn how dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached.

The dangers of flash flooding

The major cause of death during flash floods is by people entering flash floodwater.

Georges River has flooded before. It will happen again.

Find out more about your local flood risk and actions you can take to prepare.

Before a flood

What's your plan?

Flood Awareness NSW

Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.

For Schools

The NSW SES is committed to building resilience in floods in NSW communities. New program now available.

What's your flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean floodplain?

Find out how floods have affected your area and learn what you can do to prepare.

Do You Live Behind a Levee?

Dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached. Learn more...

The dangers of flash flooding

If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.

How does NSW SES plan for Floods, Storms and Tsunami?

The NSW SES undertakes flood, storm and tsunami planning as a legislative responsibility to determine how to best respond in times of emergency.

Know Your Risk

If you live close to a creek, river, major storm water drain or in a low‐lying area, you may be at risk from floods.

Plan Now For What You Will Do

One of the most important things you can do now is to plan for future flood events.

Things you can do before a flood

There are some simple things you can do now to prepare for floods and minimise potential risk to life, damage and associated costs

Be Aware

There are a range of official warnings and natural warning signs to be aware of in case flooding affects you in future.

During a flood

FloodSafe for rural areas

The effects of flooding on rural property owners include losses to livestock, crops, fencing, buildings, personal items, farm equipment and machinery. Learn what to do before and during floods.

Using sandbags to protect your home

Sandbags will not stop the water completely but can reduce the amount of water entering your home. During low level flooding, sandbags placed in the right locations around your home can reduce the impact of flooding.

The dangers of flash flooding

If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.

Know Your Risk

There are plenty of risks that can affect you in a flood.

Learn more

Plan Now For What You Will Do

Discussing your plans, even at the last minute, can help ensure you and your family are safe during a flood.

Prepare Your Home and Business

When flooding is likely or imminent, there are a few things you can do to protect your family and property

Be Aware

Be aware of the different ways you might be warned of flooding in your area

Look Out For Each Other

Look out for each other when flooding is imminent

After a flood

After flooding

The NSW SES will issue 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution - Advice' when it is safe for residents and businesses to return to a flood affected area, previously subject to an 'Evacuate Now/Before - Emergency Warning'. Read more

Returning to your property after a flood

There are little things you can do to manage some of the risks that remain when you return to an affected property following a flood.

Next steps toward recovery

In NSW, recovery following a disaster is managed by a range of organisations. The NSW SES has produced a recovery guide to help you take the next steps towards recovery from floods, storms and tsunami.

 

Cleaning up after a flood

This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.

Disaster Relief and Support

If you have been impacted by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for Disaster relief assistance and support from the NSW Government.

Recovery information for residents returning to their property after a flood

When you return to your home or business after a flood, the task of where to start can be overwhelming.

Download this recovery guide to help you get on your feet, safely and quickly.

Cleaning up after a disaster

This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.

What you can do to help

After floods there are a range of things you can do to look out for each other.

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Upcoming community events

Currabubula Showgrounds
Currabubula Christmas Markets

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.

Mingara Recreation Club
Central Coast Christmas Fair

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 Centre
Shoalhaven Heads Community Meeting

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 Littleton Gardens
Bega Chamber of Commerce Christmas Family Carnival

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.

CWA Hall Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby Emergency Redi Workshops

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 Hall
Rock Valley Pizza Ping Pong and Preparedness evening

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 Primary School Bega
St Patrick's Community Christmas Festival

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.

Lakeside - Lake Cargelligo
Lake Cargelligo Christmas Carnival

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 Oval
Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight

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.

Memorial Park Condobolin
Rotary Christmas Carnival Community Engagement

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 Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.

42 Hastings Street, Wauchope, NSW, 2446
Wauchope Community Christmas Event

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.

Long Beach, Nelligen, Batemans Bay, Malua Bay, Batehaven
Santa on Tour with NSW SES Batemans Bay Team

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 Showground
Candelo Show

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.

Victoria Park - Goulburn
Australia Day - Goulburn

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.

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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