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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is warning residents in Northern NSW to prepare for damaging winds, large surf and heavy rainfall with Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to cross the coast later this week.  
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An all-female group of volunteers have been armed with life-saving flood rescue skills, as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) empowers women to upskill this International Women’s Day.
Participants at the women's flood rescue training
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NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers from the Southwest Slopes received awards for their steadfast dedication and ongoing service to their communities at a ceremony last Thursday evening.
Members receiving awards
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Bankstown Unit is boosting community preparedness for storms while connecting with culturally and linguistically diverse residents.
Paddy the platypus and a volunteer with a child at a community event
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The recovery process is continuing in Harden-Murrumburrah, following severe storms that swept through the area earlier this week, causing significant damage to commercial and residential properties.
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to more than 550 incidents as widespread thunderstorms damaged homes and flooded roads.
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A second deployment of NSW emergency service personnel land landed in North Queensland to assist with flood resupply, evacuation centre support, and flood debris cleanup.
Riverina Departure SES crews deployment to QLD group photo
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Drones, boats and more than 800 emergency service personnel have taken part in a mass flood rescue exercise on most major river systems across the state, led by the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) over the weekend. 
'Who let the boat out' event with SES crew on Hawkesbury River 8 Feb 2025
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A second deployment of NSW emergency service personnel is on the way to assist with flood resupply, support of evacuation centres and flood debris clean up in North Queensland communities. 
2nd NSW SES Deployment to QLD Group 9 Feb 25
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Specialist crews from NSW have today deployed to North Queensland to assist communities impacted by major flooding.
NSW SES Group Deployment 6 Feb 25