Make a plan
- Have a discussion with your family, friends and neighbours about what you will do if there is a storm.
- Schools and businesses will have emergency plans to look after children and people. You do not need to worry about their safety.
- Decide on a safe, secure and sheltered location in your home and decide on another location to go to if you need to leave. Let your family, friends and neighbours know this other location.
- Know the low-lying areas that may be flooded and find safer ways to travel.
- Know to find secure shelter if you are driving or outside, away from trees, powerlines and low-lying areas.
In tornadoes and cyclones, know a safer place you can go to in order of preference:
- A storm shelter
- A basement
- A small, interior room without windows in the lowest part of a sturdy building
- An internal hall, room or bathroom
- Under a heavy table or desk
- Identify items that can be used for protection, such as mattresses and blankets.
Work with neighbours, family and friends to plan what you can do to help each other.
NSW SES may not be able to rescue you during storms. Plan and prepare so that you can take safe actions during storms.
Make your own emergency plan using the NSW SES Online Emergency Planning Tool or download the Emergency Kit Checklist to help you prepare your emergency kit.