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.
Deniliquin Ute Muster
Friday
04/10/24 7:00 to 05/10/24 23:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from various Units. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Deniliquin Ute Muster
Friday
04/10/24 7:00 to 05/10/24 23:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from various Units. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Introduction to the work of SES through Story Time at the local library
Friday
04/10/24 10:45 to 04/10/24 12:00
Children will be read stories on keeping safe in natural disasters and introduced to the role of SES. They will do some activities and craft such as PPE dress ups and creating activity posters.
Emergency Services Family Fun Day
Sunday
06/10/24 9:00 to 06/10/24 12:00
Join us for our first Emergency Services Family Fun Day! With members from your local SES, RFS and VRA crews, vehicles and vessels, face paintings and a FREE sausage sizzle! Find out how to stay safe at home and work in the lead-up to storm and bushfire season from your local emergency services.
Coolamon Fire Engine Muster
Sunday
06/10/24 10:00 to 06/10/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coolamon 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.
Local Area Storm Preparedness workshop
Sunday
06/10/24 10:30 to 06/10/24 12:00
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.
Morongla Show
Monday
07/10/24 8:00 to 07/10/24 15:00
Cowra SES Unit will be taking part in the annual Morongla Show. We will be setting up a display and activity for the children. We will also have information on protect and prepare your property from potential storm or flood damage.
Leeton show
Friday
11/10/24 15:00 to 12/10/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Leeton 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.
Harden Kite Festival
Saturday
12/10/24 6:30 to 12/10/24 18:00
Come on down to Harden Showgrounds to meet our volunteers. Our volunteers will be there to help with your questions about how to keep you and your family Storm and Flood ready. The NSW SES offers a diverse range of voluntering opportunities, from working out in the field operations to administration and emergency management, there is a role for...
Casino Show
Saturday
12/10/24 7:00 to 12/10/24 17:00
The Casino NSW SES Unit will be at the Casino Show. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Dolly Festival
Saturday
12/10/24 9:00 to 12/10/24 22:00
Narromine dolly Festival held at cale oval Narromine come and say hi to the Narromine SES team
Women Helping Women Workshop
Saturday
12/10/24 10:00 to 12/10/24 12:00
Are you a woman living in the Sutherland Shire? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Sydney Streets - Glebe
Saturday
12/10/24 11:00 to 12/10/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from City of Sydney Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Lane Cove Rotary Fair
Sunday
13/10/24 4:00 to 13/10/24 9:00
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.
Lismore Show
Thursday
17/10/24 9:00 to 19/10/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lismore 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.
Katoomba Seniors Expo
Thursday
17/10/24 10:00 to 17/10/24 14:00
The Blue Mountains City Council are holding an Expo for Seniors of our Community. Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Camden Haven Show
Saturday
19/10/24 7:00 to 20/10/24 18:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Camden Haven 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.
Granny Smith Festival
Saturday
19/10/24 9:00 to 19/10/24 21:00
NSW SES Ryde Unit will once again have a large involvement at this major Sydney festival. At 9:00am there will be a large street parade through Eastwood, many free entertainment stages, heaps of stalls, childrens rides, lots of activities and food stalls. Make sure to visit the very popular SES Ryde Community Engagement display in Rowe Street near...
Ballina Women's EPIC Workshop
Saturday
19/10/24 9:30 to 19/10/24 16:00
Are you a woman living in the Ballina LGA? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Singleton SES open day
Saturday
19/10/24 10:00 to 19/10/24 14:00
Singleton SES Unit Open Day The NSW State Emergency Service Singleton Unit is having an Open Day. Their dedicated volunteers are excited to welcome you to the unit, where you can learn vital tips on storm preparedness and safety in emergencies. Bring the whole family to join in on fun games - the kids will love cornhole and giant snakes and...
SHORT and SHARP CHATS for PREPAREDNESS to EMERGENCIES by NSW SES Ryde
Saturday
19/10/24 11:30 to 19/10/24 15:30
As part of the Granny Smith Festival, this year NSW SES Ryde Unit will have an additional exciting series of 8 free short and sharp presentations to educate the community to be better prepared for weather emergencies that will be located in a sit-down shaded marquee in Rowe Street next to the SES van display close to The Avenue intersection. Don’t...
Activities afternoon for children with disabilities
Sunday
20/10/24 14:00 to 20/10/24 16:00
The Warringah Pittwater NSW SES Unit will be at the 3 Thompson Drive, Terrey Hills for an Activities afternoon for children with disabilities. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive water tank display.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
21/10/24 17:30 to 21/10/24 19:00
The
NSW SES Coleambally Open Night
Tuesday
22/10/24 18:00 to 22/10/24 20:00
The Coleambally NSW SES Unit will be at the CWA Hall in Darlington Point for a Open Night. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Australian National Field Days
Thursday
24/10/24 8:30 to 26/10/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display at B16 staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Western Zone. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
24/10/24 17:30 to 24/10/24 19:00
The
Deniliquin Truck Show
Saturday
26/10/24 7:00 to 26/10/24 19:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Deniliquin-Conargo Unit at the Deni Truck Show. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Emergency and Essential Services Expo
Saturday
26/10/24 10:00 to 26/10/24 13:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Lake Macquarie 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.
24 hour light up the lake
Saturday
26/10/24 11:00 to 27/10/24 11:00
Join us for our “Light up the Lake 24-hour Charity Event” to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention, mental health, and father’s rights. The event includes a 24 hour wheelbarrow lake challenge, live music, BBQ, yoga, children's activities, face painting, and inspirational talks. The event takes place on October 26th & 27th at the Wagga...
Bungendore Show
Sunday
27/10/24 7:00 to 27/10/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bungendore 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.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
28/10/24 17:30 to 28/10/24 19:00
The
SES Display Community Engagement
Saturday
02/11/24 9:00 to 02/11/24 14:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Tomaree 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.
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024
Sunday
03/11/24 10:00 to 03/11/24 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES display at Maroubra Beach, staffed by Randwick Unit NSW SES volunteers. Go through the tsunami evacuation map with us so that you and your family can better understand what to do and where to go if a tsunami were ever to hit the Eastern Suburbs. Our friendly volunteers will happily answer your questions while Paddy...
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.
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.
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
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.
Vatetion Carnival
Wednesday
11/12/24 17:00 to 11/12/24 22:00
The Narromine NSW SES Unit will be at the Narromine Christmas vanetion carnival held at cale oval Narromine come and say hi to the Team
