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.
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.
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.
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 Local Flood Insights and 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, gas and water safety information
Storms and floods can damage utility networks and impact the supply of essential services like electricity, water, natural gas, sewage, and telecommunications to homes and businesses.
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 VOLUNTEERS AWARDED FOR ACTS OF BRAVERY
22/11/2024 11:16:42 AM
Five outstanding NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers have been recognised for their incredible acts of...
VOLUNTEERS HONOURED FOR BRAVE RESCUES AT NORTH EAST ZONE AWARDS
19/11/2024 04:03:23 PM
The heroics of saving a mother and daughter from a submerged vehicle in floodwater has earnt NSW SES retired Ballina Unit Volunteer Christopher Priester, a Commissioner’s Commendation of Courage.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS AND CLEAN UP CONTINUES AT CARINDA
19/11/2024 03:57:16 PM
Specialist NSW State Emergency Service (SES) teams have continued to carry out damage assessments and assist in the cleanup after a severe storm caused extensive damage at Carinda, near Walgett in Western NSW.
SEVERE STORMS TO CONTINUE IN NORTH EASTERN NSW
18/11/2024 04:15:59 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging residents in the North Coast, Coffs Coast and Northern Rivers to prepare for severe storms, as the risk of heavy rain, flash flooding and hail increases throughout this evening.
Broken Head Ping Pong, Pizza and Preparedness workshop
Sunday
24/11/24 15:00 to 24/11/24 18:00
Are you a member of the Broken Head community? Come along to the Red Cross Ping Pong, Pizza and Preparedness workshop and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.
Ballina Rotary Walk Against Domestic & Family Violence
Friday
29/11/24 12:15 to 29/11/24 14:30
Ballina Rotary Walk raising awareness and bringing an end to domestic and family violence.
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.
Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Expo
Saturday
07/12/24 12:00 to 07/12/24 14:00
NSW SES Nambucca Valley Unit will be hosting a Emergency Services Expo its Kelly Close Headquarters on Saturday 7rth December from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Come down and join us for a free BBQ and talk to your local emeregency service personnel about how to prepare for storms, floods and fires this summer.
Camp Breakaway Twilight 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
Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight
Sunday
08/12/24 14:00 to 08/12/24 22:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from The Hills 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.
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.
Springwood Christmas Shopping Centre Evening
Thursday
12/12/24 18:00 to 12/12/24 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains East Unit with a focus on being prepared for summer storms in the Blue Mountains.
Christmas
Sunday
15/12/24 10:00 to 15/12/24 13:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Forster Pacific Palms Unit at John Wright Park. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods, along with little goodies and activities for the kids. Special guests including the Tuncurry...
Community Event NYE
Tuesday
31/12/24 13:00 to 31/12/24 23:00
This community event wll enhance the knowledge of our community to respond in floods
"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!
