NSW, do you know your tsunami evacuation area?
While the likelihood of a land-threat tsunami on the east coast of Australia is low, this maps show the areas where residents and workers would have to move to higher ground in the event of a land-threat tsunami.
Know Your Risk - Tsunami
What are tsunami?
What causes tsunami?
How do we detect them?
What is the risk to coastal NSW?
Plan now for what you will do
One of the most important things you can do now is plan for possible tsunami.
Head to our Emergency Plans page to complete your HOME or BUSINESS Emergency Plan
Be aware of tsunami
Know what kind of official Tsunami Products there are:
Look Out For Each Other
Plan what you will do in the event of a tsunami with your family, friends and neighbours.
Encourage others to plan for a possible tsunami.
Know Your Risk
Act early on warning advice as there can be very short time frames between earthquakes, tsunami forming and tsunami warnings.
Follow all advice given by emergency services.
Plan Now for What You Will Do
Has a Severe Weather Warning or Severe Thunderstorm Warning been issued?
Now is the time to activate and follow your HOME or BUSINESS emergency plan.
Prepare Your Home and Business
An Emergency Kit can help save precious time in an emergency situation. It provides items you might need if you lose power or need to leave your home in a hurry.
Be Aware
In Australia you may receive an official Tsunami Warning, however it is also important to be aware of the natural warning signs.
Look Out For Each Other
The protection of life is the highest priority for the NSW SES when we make decisions about planning for tsunami.
Know Your Risk
Continue to listen to the radio for advice and do not return to the evacuation zones until authorities have given the all-clear
Prepare Your Home and Business
Recovery centres may provide a range of welfare services including financial assistance, personal support, organising temporary accommodation and providing information and referrals.
Look Out For Each Other
Communities and people pull together after major natural disasters.
After a tsunami, impacted communities will need to support each other.
News
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NSW SES MARKS WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAY
03/11/2023 02:59:17 PM
This Sunday, 5 November marks World Tsunami Awareness Day and NSW State Emergency...
EMERGENCY TSUNAMI WARNING FOR LORD HOWE ISLAND
19/05/2023 02:44:18 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has issued an emergency warning for Lord Howe Island as it may be impacted by dangerous rips, waves and strong ocean currents in the marine environment, with the possibility of localised overflow onto the immediate foreshore.
NSW SES EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF A TSUNAMI ALONG THE EAST COAST
02/09/2022 09:53:40 AM
This week NSW SES, Emergency Management Australia (EMA) and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) ran a joint tsunami exercise in Brisbane.
NSW SES TO EMBRACE A NEW ERA OF FLOOD WARNINGS
19/08/2022 12:41:09 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) will soon transition to an overhauled warning system under the new nation-wide Australian Warning System, to be introduced next month.
Canterbury-Bankstown Council Community Safety Pop Up - Canterbury
Wednesday
06/11/24 10:00 to 06/11/24 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Canterbury 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.
Family fun day
Saturday
09/11/24 2:00 to 09/11/24 9:00
Family fun day, golf, croquet and tennis. Tug-a-war and races maybe between RFS and SES (with help). Buncing castle, face painting, kids games and sausage sizzle
Pottsville Men's Shed Open Day
Saturday
09/11/24 8:30 to 09/11/24 16:30
The Tweed Coast NSW SES Unit will be at the Pottsville and District Men's Shed Open Day, come and meet our volunteers and see our storm truck.
Artarmon Street Fair
Saturday
09/11/24 9:30 to 09/11/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Willoughby - Lane Cove 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.
Tsunami Awareness
Saturday
09/11/24 10:00 to 09/11/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from City of Sydney Unit. We'll have activities and information to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms, floods and Tsunami.
EPIC Womens Workshop
Saturday
16/11/24 8:30 to 16/11/24 13:00
Gosford SES will be holding an EPIC Women's Workshop at the unit. We are aiming to assist women in the community by teaching them ways to be storm ready, and promoting independence and confidence to help prepare for an emergency event. We will have 4 stalls set up that will teach a variety of skills including basic first aid, sandbagging, flood...
Temora Town Market
Saturday
16/11/24 9:00 to 16/11/24 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Temora 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.
i98FM Illawarra Convoy 20th Year
Sunday
17/11/24 8:00 to 17/11/24 16:00
Come down to the FREE family fun day, and meet the local volunteers from Shellharbour, Wollongong, Dapto & Kiama SES unts. Paddy will be there also.
Storm Preparedness Workshop
Sunday
17/11/24 11:00 to 17/11/24 13:00
To help you prepare for the Summer Storm season, members of the Wyong SES unit will be presenting a short presentation on how to prepare for storms. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Dorrigo Show
Friday
22/11/24 6:00 to 23/11/24 22:00
The Dorrigo NSW SES Unit will be at the Dorrigo Show. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display. We will have on display SES vehicles and equipment.
Young Mosque open day
Saturday
23/11/24 11:00 to 23/11/24 16:00
The Young NSW SES Unit will be at the Young Mosque Open day Come and meet friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
EPIC Womens Workshop
Saturday
30/11/24 9:00 to 30/11/24 13:00
Wyong SES Unit is holding a Womens workshop to introduce them to a variety of basic options for self maintenance of their homes prior to and after weather events.
'Weathering the Storm' Presentation
Monday
02/12/24 14:00 to 02/12/24 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Presentation staffed by NSW SES volunteers from
Christmas Street Party
Thursday
05/12/24 16:30 to 05/12/24 20:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Casino 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.
Bunnings Kirrawee Christmas Community Event
Thursday
05/12/24 17:00 to 05/12/24 20:00
The Heathcote NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Kirrawee's Christmas Community Event. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display. We will have a kids activity corner too.
Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Event
Thursday
05/12/24 17:30 to 05/12/24 19:30
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Family Fun event. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Camp Breakaway Twlight Christmas Markets
Saturday
07/12/24 16:00 to 07/12/24 19:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong Unit at the Camp Breakaway Twilight Christmas markets. Meet Paddy the Platypus and enjoy the atmosphere. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Carers NSW Care2Prepare Team and the Yarramalong Artisan Markets
Sunday
08/12/24 10:00 to 08/12/24 15:00
This event presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with your local emergency services and local community organisations while enjoying the the markets
Venetian Carnival
Wednesday
11/12/24 17:00 to 11/12/24 22:00
The Narromine NSW SES Unit will be at the Narromine Christmas Venetian Carnival held at Cale Oval Narromine. Come and say hi to the Team.
"Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" - Dapto Library Talk
Saturday
18/01/25 10:30 to 18/01/25 11:30
Dapto Unit is giving a talk on "Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" with residents to discuss how we can work together in preparing for future flood and storm events.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day
Sunday
16/02/25 10:00 to 16/02/25 20:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from City of Sydney Unit and NSW SES Pride.
Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras
Saturday
05/04/25 15:00 to 05/04/25 19:00
NSW SES will be proudly participating once again in the 2025 Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras!
