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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is preparing for the impacts of a complex low off the east coast, which is likely to cause significant flash flooding and storm damage due to intense rainfall and damaging winds.
Damaging winds radar for 30 June, credit Zoom earth
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is preparing for the impacts of a possible East Coast Low with heavy rain, damaging winds and large surf, and is urging the community to get ready.  
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A Flood Rescue Operator known for pioneering training and operational capabilities, two Life Members who have committed more than 55 years to community service and a Local Commander dedicated to mentoring future leaders have been named the NSW State Emergency Service’s (SES) finalists for the 2025 Rotary Awards.
RESCA finalists
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has received more than 1,400 calls and responded to over 850 incidents as damaging winds lashed the Illawarra and South Coast, Snowy Mountains, Blue Mountains, Sydney Metro and parts of the Central Coast and Hunter yesterday.
SES crews attending a tree job, with large tree down in the front yard
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Schools, businesses and homes have sustained damage today as strong winds lashed large parts of the NSW Illawarra and South Coast, Snowy Mountains, Blue Mountains, Sydney Metro and parts of the Central Coast and Hunter. 
Chainsaw operator cutting a tree
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This World Refugee Day, meet inspiring NSW SES Member Frances Kayphoe , who uses his experiences to support CALD communities during emergencies.  
frances kayphoe
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With flooding now an ever-present danger for communities in Australia and around the world, Australian researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of world-first real-time water level and rainfall sensing technology using existing mobile phone networks.
The commissioner and UTS student demonstrating the flood sensing project
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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Chief Superintendent Ashley Sullivan, and Mid North Coast Volunteer Gregory Phillip Steele have been awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in the King’s Birthday Honours. 
Greg Steele and Ashley Sullivan
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has concluded its operational response after heavy rainfall and severe flooding caused extensive damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure on the Mid North Coast and in the Hunter.
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Known for their life-saving efforts during emergencies, NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members are joining a different kind of rescue mission this winter – bolstering blood supplies.  
6 NSW SES volunteers surround Deputy Commissioner Damien Johnston donating blood