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The NSW State Emergency Services (SES) has responded to more than 240 incidents in the past 24 hours as heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in the Illawarra, South Coast and Sydney regions.

Specialist Bush Search and Rescue members from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) successfully located a missing bushwalker in the Blue Mountains on Saturday.

With heavy rain forecast across several regions this weekend, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging residents to take proactive measures to ensure their safety and minimise potential damage to property. 

The NSW Government is strengthening flood preparedness and response for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley, with a new flood campaign aimed at residents after research revealed 70 per cent of those who received evacuation orders chose not to leave.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is advising residents on the NSW Central Coast at Tuggerah Lake to prepare to isolate, as moderate flooding is expected from later today and into Tuesday morning.

The NSW State Emergency Service has led a mass casualty flood rescue exercise in Sydney this weekend, joined by experts in the field from across Australia and New Zealand.

Three NSW SES members have been recognised for giving the ultimate sacrifice, having died protecting others. 

With more severe weather expected to impact eastern parts of the state, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is closely monitoring forecasts and preparing assets and personnel for any potential flash flooding impacts.

The New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is urging the community to stay safe as severe weather rolls in across coastal and metropolitan areas tonight and into tomorrow. 

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Commissioner Carlene York APM is retiring from the role in May, after almost five years leading the emergency service agency.