Northern Rivers Get Ready Together
Your local SES would like to partner with you to help you to develop your own Emergency Plan so you are better prepared for the next event.
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.
Recent Floods and Storms
You can learn a lot from the past.
Read about the significant floods and storms that have happened in your area in recent years.
Record Floods
Here are the records of floods in your area. They may help you understand the risk in your area.
They are listed for significant river systems with key warning gauges only.
Local Road Information
Here are some handy links to Roads and Maritime Services and your local councils who manage road closures in your area.
Local Rivers
A list of significant rivers in the Richmond Tweed Region of NSW and a handy link to river conditions and latest rainfall totals to help you self-assess the risk in your area.
Things to consider if you live in an urban area
Urban areas, including metropolitan, suburbs and towns, can have specific storm risks including impacts of flash flooding. It is important to remember that storm water and floodwater in urban areas can be very dangerous.
Your Local Councils
Check with your local council for information about property-specific risks, local road closures and local planning approval guidelines.
Your Local NSW SES Units
NSW is divided into 17 Regions based on major river systems. Check here to see the local Units operating in your area.
Each Region Controller is responsible for the operational control of emergency flood and storm responses, including planning, training, operational support and other functions within their area of control.
Local Radio Stations
Your local radio station can provide information and updates during emergencies that are specific to your local area
Flood Storm and Tsunami Guides
Download the FloodSafe, StormSafe and TsunamiSafe guides here to help you prepare for emergencies near you.
Flood Storm and Tsunami Plans
The NSW SES undertakes flood, storm and tsunami planning to determine how to best manage natural disasters.
Tsunami Evacuation Map
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has released maps showing evacuation areas in the event of a land-threat tsunami.
Learn how tsunami could impact your location.
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.
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NSW SES LOGISTICS SPECIALIST FROM HAY DEPLOYED TO ASSIST WITH CANADIAN WILDFIRES
06/06/2023 12:07:03 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service continues to provide assistance to Canada, as a wildfire continues to burn out of control.
This week, logistics specialist Aileen Honeyman, from the NSW SES Hay Unit, will deploy to Alberta, where she will assist with supply coordination.
NSW SES RIVERINA VOLUNTEERS RECOGNISED FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
26/05/2023 03:12:19 PM
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers from across the Riverina and parts of Southern NSW have been recognised for their diligent service to their community at an awards ceremony.
NSW COMMUNITY SHOWS SUPPORT FOR SES VOLUNTEERS
17/05/2023 09:05:54 AM
Communities across NSW will be adding a splash of orange to their outfits today to show their appreciation for NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers.
HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED IN NORTHERN RIVERS
15/05/2023 12:20:56 PM
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting significant unsettled weather, with increasing severe thunderstorm activity across the Northern Rivers from Tuesday 16 May 2023.
