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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging communities across Northern NSW to remain vigilant as Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to move towards the coast.  
Coffs Harbour community members preparing sandbags 7 March 2025
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is asking parts of the Northern Rivers to leave tonight as rapid river rises are expected to lead to extensive flooding. 
Storm above house
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As Northern NSW communities continue to anticipate the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the NSW SES is reminding the community not to be complacent. 
Map showing many warnings as an example of a very significant weather event
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In the coming days North Eastern NSW will experience destructive winds, which could bring down trees and powerlines and damage buildings.  
NSW SES Murwillumbah crew briefing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred on 05 March 2025
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is actively preparing communities in the Northern Rivers, Tweed Valley and Mid North Coast for the impact of a rare Tropical Cyclone Alfred with additional personnel, specialised assets, and dedicated equipment now prepositioned in the region. 
SES volunteers packing sandbags ahead of Cyclone Alfred
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is deploying additional flood rescue and storm operators to Northern NSW ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.  
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is warning residents in Northern NSW to prepare for damaging winds, large surf and heavy rainfall with Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to cross the coast later this week.  
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An all-female group of volunteers have been armed with life-saving flood rescue skills, as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) empowers women to upskill this International Women’s Day.
Participants at the women's flood rescue training
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NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers from the Southwest Slopes received awards for their steadfast dedication and ongoing service to their communities at a ceremony last Thursday evening.
Members receiving awards
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Bankstown Unit is boosting community preparedness for storms while connecting with culturally and linguistically diverse residents.
Paddy the platypus and a volunteer with a child at a community event