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, 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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CLEAN UP CONTINUES IN SOUTH EAST NSW, MORE DAMAGING WINDS EXPECTED TODAY
30/08/2024 09:15:25 AM
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have worked through the night cleaning up fallen trees, debris, along the NSW south coast, ahead of more damaging wind expected later today.
STRONG WINDS TO CONTINUE, AS NSW SES RESPOND TO ALMOST 1300 INCIDENTS
29/08/2024 05:55:23 AM
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have responded to 1286 incidents since severe and destructive winds struck parts of NSW.
STRONG WINDS LASH SOUTH EASTERN NSW
28/08/2024 04:02:31 PM
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have had a busy morning responding to more than 500 incidents of fallen trees, damaged roofs and fallen powerlines, as strong winds lash south eastern parts of the state.
UPGRADED NSW SES PACKSADDLE UNIT PIVOTAL IN PROVIDING RESCUE SERVICES TO RURAL COMMUNITY
17/08/2024 12:17:33 PM
Upgrades to the NSW SES Packsaddle Unit have been unveiled, with improvement works making the facility fit-for-purpose so local volunteers can continue to respond to emergency call outs.
Fathers Day fundraiser for Beyond Blue at The Ranch
Sunday
01/09/24 12:30 to 01/09/24 15:00
The Ryde NSW SES Unit will be at the Fathers Day fundraiser for Beyond Blue at The Ranch. Come and meet our friendly SES volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view one of our SES vehicles. This event will be held in the car park and have a mechanical bull, face painter, live singer and a kids zoo plus other...
Lismore Business Get Together
Thursday
05/09/24 17:30 to 05/09/24 19:00
Are you a member of the Lismore Business community? Come along and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your business for floods and storms.
Childrens Spring Carnival - Grafton
Friday
06/09/24 14:00 to 06/09/24 18:00
The Grafton NSW SES Unit will be at the Childrens Spring Carnival - Grafton Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
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.
Berowra Woodchop
Saturday
07/09/24 8:00 to 07/09/24 18:30
The
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...
Hornsby Emergency Services Expo
Sunday
08/09/24 10:30 to 08/09/24 12:30
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from your
Rural Road Safety Community BBQ
Wednesday
11/09/24 11:00 to 11/09/24 15:30
The Grafton NSW SES Unit will be at the Rural Road Come and meet our friendly volunteers, have a look through our rescue truck.
Silver City Show - Broken Hill
Thursday
12/09/24 10:00 to 14/09/24 21:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Broken Hill 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.
Lions Club Community Fair
Sunday
15/09/24 9:00 to 15/09/24 17:00
The HURSTVILLE NSW SES Unit will be at Riverwood Park for the Lions' Club Community Fair. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
Darlington Point Spring Festival "Conversation in a Boat"
Saturday
21/09/24 8:00 to 21/09/24 17:00
Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Coleambally Unit. We want to hear from the Darlington Point Residents about their previous flood experiences. We will have information to help you and your family to understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.
Maitland City SES Open Day
Saturday
21/09/24 10:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
The Maitland City NSW SES Unit will be opening their headquaters to the public. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive displays. Other emergency services will be in attendance as well. Free sausage sizzle available.
Swansea SES Unit Open Day
Saturday
21/09/24 10:00 to 21/09/24 14:00
Come by and visit the SES Open Day staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Swansea 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 see the Swansea team, our vehicles and some fun.
Jiggi Spring Fair
Saturday
21/09/24 12:00 to 21/09/24 17:30
The Lismore NSW SES Unit will be at the Jiggi Spring Fair. Come and meet our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.
North Ryde Uniting Church Spring Fair
Saturday
21/09/24 14:00 to 21/09/24 18:00
The Ryde NSW SES Unit will be at the North Ryde Uniting Church Spring Fair. Come and meet our friendly SES volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters, find out how to use the Hazards Near Me app and view our SES vehicle. Free entry to the fair with a jumping castle, several food outlets and plenty of festival style stalls.
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.
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.
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.
Activities afternoon for children with disabilities
Sunday
20/10/24 2:00 to 20/10/24 4:00
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
Playdates with Emergency Services
Thursday
24/10/24 17:30 to 24/10/24 19:00
The
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
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.
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.
