What's your plan?
Flood Awareness NSW
Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to prepare.
For Schools
The NSW SES is committed to building resilience in floods in NSW communities. New program now available.
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.
Do You Live Behind a Levee?
Dangerous flooding can result behind a levee when it is over topped or breached. Learn more...
Flash Floods
If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.
How does NSW SES plan for Floods, Storms and Tsunami?
The NSW SES undertakes flood, storm and tsunami planning as a legislative responsibility to determine how to best respond in times of emergency.
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.
Plan Now For What You Will Do
One of the most important things you can do now is to plan for future flood events.
Things you can do before a flood
There are some simple things you can do now to prepare for floods and minimise potential risk to life, damage and associated costs
Be Aware
There are a range of official warnings and natural warning signs to be aware of in case flooding affects you in future.
FloodSafe for rural areas
The effects of flooding on rural property owners include losses to livestock, crops, fencing, buildings, personal items, farm equipment and machinery. Learn what to do before and during floods.
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.
Flash Floods
If you live, work or regularly travel in a flash flood area, there may be no official warning for flash floods.
Prepare Your Home and Business
When flooding is likely or imminent, there are a few things you can do to protect your family and property
After flooding
The NSW SES will issue 'Reduced Threat: Return with Caution - Advice' when it is safe for residents and businesses to return to a flood affected area, previously subject to an 'Evacuate Now/Before - Emergency Warning'. Read more
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recovery information for residents returning to their property after a flood
When you return to your home or business after a flood, the task of where to start can be overwhelming.
Download this recovery guide to help you get on your feet, safely and quickly.
Cleaning up after a disaster
This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.
What you can do to help
After floods there are a range of things you can do to look out for each other.
News
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NSW SES ON STANDBY AS THUNDERSTORMS ARE FORECAST TO BRING WIND, RAIN AND HAIL
17/10/2024 02:35:31 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is prepared for unsettled weather as a cold front moves across the state over the next 48 hours, with forecasts predicting damaging wind, heavy rainfall and hail.
MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG NORTH COAST AND NORTHERN RIVERS
29/09/2024 03:24:11 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging flood affected communities along the North Coast and Northern Rivers to remain vigilant as multiple rivers are expected to reach their minor flood peaks in coming days.
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ON WILSON’S RIVER- LISMORE RESIDENTS URGED TO PREPARE
28/09/2024 11:00:00 PM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is advising residents at Lismore and surrounding areas to prepare to evacuate as moderate riverine flooding is possible on Sunday 29 September.
NSW SES PREPARED FOR HEAVY RAINFALL ON NORTH COAST AS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START
27/09/2024 11:43:02 AM
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is prepared and ready to respond to forecast heavy rainfall and wind expected to impact the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers as the school holidays begin.
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.
Lightning Ridge Unit Flag Raising Ceremony & Community open day
Saturday
26/10/24 9:00 to 26/10/24 16:00
The Lightning Ridge Unit will be conducting a Flag raising ceremony and Community Open day at the Lightning Ridge SES Unit. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers and take part in a BBQ lunch and cultural ceremonies on the day.
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.
Junee Show
Saturday
26/10/24 10:00 to 26/10/24 16:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Junee 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.
Hinton School Anniversary Day
Sunday
27/10/24 10:00 to 27/10/24 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Port Stephens 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.
Old Bega Hospital Raise the Roof Spring Fair
Sunday
27/10/24 10:00 to 27/10/24 14:00
Promoting the NSW SES, as part of a recruitment campaign for Bega Unit.
Playdates with Emergency Services
Monday
28/10/24 17:30 to 28/10/24 19:00
The
Halloween family night Ballina Bunnings
Thursday
31/10/24 16:00 to 31/10/24 20:00
The Ballina NSW SES Unit will be at Ballina Bunnings . Come along and see our table of information and children can interact with our games .
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.
Warren SES Open Day
Saturday
02/11/24 10:00 to 02/11/24 14:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Warren 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...
Nyngan SES Unit Open Day
Sunday
03/11/24 10:00 to 03/11/24 14:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Warren and Nyngan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
