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.
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.
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
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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NEW RESCUE TRUCK BOOSTS CAPABILITY OF NSW SES URBENVILLE UNIT
23/08/2023 02:30:49 PM
The road crash response and general land rescue capability of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Urbenville Unit has been boosted with a new medium rescue truck.
NSW SES SENDS DISASTER MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS ON THIRD DEPLOYMENT TO CANADA FIRES
26/06/2023 04:15:42 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is sending a third deployment to Canada this week to assist in the fight against unprecedented wildfires.
NSW SES FLOOD RESCUE OPERATORS TO ENHANCE CAPABILITIES THROUGH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
20/06/2023 11:45:08 AM
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) members are in the USA to learn from other international emergency response agencies and further develop the Service’s capabilities as the lead agency for flood rescue.
HEAVY RAINFALL LASHES SOUTH COAST, PARTS OF SYDNEY
30/04/2023 05:08:28 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has received 133 calls for help, as heavy rainfall lashed parts of the state.
Over the last 24 hours, approximately 100 millimetres of rain was recorded at Point Perpendicular, near Nowra.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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...
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.
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
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...
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...
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
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.
i98fm Illawarra Convoy
Sunday
19/11/23 5:00 to 19/11/23 15:00
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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...
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...
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.
