Know Your Risk
If you live close to a creek, river, major storm water drain or in a low‐lying area, you may be at risk from floods.
What's your plan?
Flood Awareness NSW
Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.
What's your flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean floodplain?
Find out how floods have affected your area and learn what you can do to prepare.
Emergency Plan
Download our free Home and Business Emergency Plan resources to help your household prepare for flood, storms and tsunami.
Planning for animals in emergencies
Emergencies can happen suddenly and planning ahead for your pets and animals will keep everyone safe.
How you might be warned about a storm
Severe Weather Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology to alert communities to the threat of severe weather.
Learn more about tornadoes
It is important to be aware of the conditions that can cause tornadoes and know what to do to prepare, respond and recover.
Before a flood
There are 8 simple things you can do before a flood, If you live, work or visit a flood‐prone area there are 8 tips you can do NOW to prepare for floods.
Learn from our historic events with Story Maps
The NSW State Emergency Service utilises interactive mapping tools such as Story Maps to effectively retell historic jurisdictional events as well as communicate Flood, Storm and Tsunami risk.
Get your emergency kit together
When a severe storm impacts your area, you may need to relocate quickly. Having an emergency kit allows you to grab and go.
Electricity Safety Tips
If your power or gas goes out or there's a fault or emergency, your distributor is usually the best place to start.
What you can do during a storm
During a storm, there are simple things you can do to help protect your family...
What you can do during a flood
When a Flood Warning is issued, there are a few things you can do to protect your family and property...
Download the Emergency+ app
In an emergency, time and location accuracy are critical. Equip yourself with a powerful tool that will help you call Triple Zero (000) quickly, and allow you to accurately communicate your location to emergency call-takers.
Learn more about your local risk
NSW SES provides local plans, resources and community advice based on your location.
Recovery Centres
Dedicated community recovery centres provide face-to-face support for NSW residents affected by natural disasters.
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.
Returning to your property after a flood
There are little things you can do to manage some of the risks that remain when you return to an affected property following a flood.
Cleaning up after a flood
This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.
Simple things you can do after a storm
Electricity and Gas Outages
If there’s an outage, your distributor can normally provide you with info on when power or gas should be back up and running.
Disaster Relief and Support
If you have been impacted by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for Disaster relief assistance and support from the NSW Government.
Need to make a claim?
Heavy rain, high winds and hail can cause major damage to your home, but it's damage that can often be prevented. Maintaining your property is your first line of defence.
NSW Council Links
Click here to view a list of all NSW councils websites for local council information.
Recover with Red Cross
Dealing with an emergency can be stressful and exhausting. Recovering from a disaster is a complex process that may take months, even years to overcome.
News
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NSW SES TAKES ANIMAL RESCUE CAPABILITIES TO THE WORLD STAGE
04/07/2024 01:17:10 PM
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer, David King, has spent almost 39 years rescuing animals of all kinds. His expertise spans from retrieving animals stuck in trees and deep in wombat burrows, to removing horses from septic tanks and rescuing cows trapped in mud.
NSW SES EMPOWERS WOMEN IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SKILLS THROUGH WORKSHOPS
01/07/2024 11:12:50 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is inspiring women to learn new skills and be prepared for storms and floods through hands-on workshops.
NSW SES RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR FLOOD RESCUE CAPABILITY
21/06/2024 09:35:57 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has received international recognition for the research, development, and introduction of the nation’s most advanced flood operations vehicles, after being presented a Special Commendation Award at the Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in the United States this week.
NSW SES VOLUNTEERS’ WORK IN FLOOD RESCUE AND FIRE EVACUATIONS RECOGNISED WITH COURAGE AWARDS
20/06/2024 03:43:13 PM
Two NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers from the Illawarra have been awarded courage awards for flood rescues and fire evacuations, and a further eight have earnt National Emergency Medals.
Community Market Day
Saturday
06/07/24 9:00 to 06/07/24 13:00
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.
Dapto Unit Information Night
Monday
08/07/24 19:30 to 08/07/24 21:30
The Dapto Unit will be holding an Information Night for prospective members to come along to understand what is means to be a NSW SES volunteer, what we do and the level of commitment required
Naidoc Family Fun Day
Thursday
11/07/24 10:00 to 11/07/24 14:00
As part of Naidoc Week join the celebration at the Koonawarra Community Centre, There will be reptile displays, stalls, performances, live music and cultural workshops
Katungul Community NAIDOC Day Cobargo
Friday
12/07/24 10:00 to 12/07/24 14:00
Make sure you come and visit the SES Display at the Katungul Community NAIDOC Day event and have a yarn with our volunteers. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Shopping Centre Information display
Saturday
13/07/24 10:00 to 13/07/24 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Bathurst Unit. We'll have hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods. And information on what we do within the Bathurst community and how you can help out.
Emergency Services at 2Bob's Envirofair and multicultural festival
Saturday
20/07/24 9:00 to 20/07/24 15:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display and meet our NSW SES volunteers from the Taree 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. Come and talk to us to find out about what we do and how you can get involved!
Raising the First Nations Indigenous Flag
Saturday
27/07/24 10:00 to 27/07/24 16:00
The Lightning Ridge NSW SES Unit will be holding a community meeting to raise the First Nations flag at our Unit in collaboration with local Elders followed by a Smoking Ceremony and BBQ. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer and be engaged with your community.
Spring Ridge Down Under Modified Tractor Pull
Saturday
03/08/24 15:00 to 03/08/24 23:00
The Tambar Springs NSW SES Unit will be at the Spring Ridge Down Under Modified Tractor Pull. Come down and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and learn more about what we do.
Deaf Festival
Saturday
24/08/24 10:00 to 24/08/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers and our Auslan Liaison Team. There will be activities, hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Are You Ready?
Monday
26/08/24 0:00 to 26/08/24 10:00
Are you a member of Burraneer PROBUS? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms. This presentation will allow members to increase their knowledge about floods and storms in their area and interact with SES around the content.
Wyong SES Visits Bunnings Tuggerah for Father Day event
Thursday
29/08/24 17:30 to 29/08/24 19:30
The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at the Tuggerah Bunnings. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters in your local area.
Rescue Me Gala
Saturday
07/09/24 3:00 to 07/09/24 10:00
The Tambar Springs NSW SES Unit will be at the Rescue Me Gala. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters. Participate in the different activities. There will be activities for both adults and children, something for all age groups.
Chatswood Spring Fair
Saturday
07/09/24 9:00 to 07/09/24 18:30
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. We will have activities especially for the young children, and Paddy will take part in our parade, which will...
Local Area Storm Preparedness workshop
Sunday
06/10/24 9:30 to 06/10/24 11:00
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.
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...
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.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
21/10/24 17:30 to 21/10/24 19:00
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Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
24/10/24 17:30 to 24/10/24 19:00
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Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
28/10/24 17:30 to 28/10/24 19:00
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Bunnings Kirrawee Chistmas Community Event
Thursday
05/12/24 0:00 to 05/12/24 17:19
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.
