Northern Rivers Get Ready Together
Your local SES would like to partner with you to help you to develop your own Emergency Plan so you are better prepared for the next event.
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.
Recent Floods and Storms
You can learn a lot from the past.
Read about the significant floods and storms that have happened in your area in recent years.
Record Floods
Here are the records of floods in your area. They may help you understand the risk in your area.
They are listed for significant river systems with key warning gauges only.
Local Road Information
Here are some handy links to Roads and Maritime Services and your local councils who manage road closures in your area.
Local Rivers
A list of significant rivers in the Richmond Tweed Region of NSW and a handy link to river conditions and latest rainfall totals to help you self-assess the risk in your area.
Things to consider if you live in an urban area
Urban areas, including metropolitan, suburbs and towns, can have specific storm risks including impacts of flash flooding. It is important to remember that storm water and floodwater in urban areas can be very dangerous.
Your Local Councils
Check with your local council for information about property-specific risks, local road closures and local planning approval guidelines.
Your Local NSW SES Units
NSW is divided into 17 Regions based on major river systems. Check here to see the local Units operating in your area.
Each Region Controller is responsible for the operational control of emergency flood and storm responses, including planning, training, operational support and other functions within their area of control.
Local Radio Stations
Your local radio station can provide information and updates during emergencies that are specific to your local area
Flood Storm and Tsunami Guides
Download the FloodSafe, StormSafe and TsunamiSafe guides here to help you prepare for emergencies near you.
Flood Storm and Tsunami Plans
The NSW SES undertakes flood, storm and tsunami planning to determine how to best manage natural disasters.
Tsunami Evacuation Map
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has released maps showing evacuation areas in the event of a land-threat tsunami.
Learn how tsunami could impact your location.
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.
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EVERYDAY PEOPLE RECOGNISED FOR BRAVERY: 82 AWARDS PRESENTED AT NORTH EASTERN ZONE CEREMONY
04/11/2024 10:15:40 AM
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has honoured exceptional bravery and commitment of North Eastern volunteers who have worked tirelessly to keep our communities safe in times of crisis.
NSW SES LEADS COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS THIS WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAY
01/11/2024 03:28:20 PM
As World Tsunami Awareness Day approaches on November 5, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is taking proactive steps to engage coastal residents about tsunami safety and preparedness.
LIGHTNING RIDGE SES UNIT OPENS ITS DOORS TO COMMUNITY, CELEBRATES CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
29/10/2024 12:30:51 PM
The Lightning Ridge SES Unit opened its doors to the wider community at the weekend, celebrating connections to Country and the dedication of its indigenous members during a flag raising ceremony.
NSW SES TEAMS UP WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AT PLAYDATES
21/10/2024 10:16:02 AM
Five years ago, the Black Summer Bushfires swept through the NSW South Coast, sending residents into turmoil.
