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Winter Safety Tips for Residents and Travelers In the Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains can be affected by a range of natural events that can disrupt the community. These events include strong winds from that generally occur from June until October, and summer storms from mid-November until the end of February.
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.
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 Sydney Western 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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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
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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.
YOUNG NSW SES VOLUNTEERS FIND BALANCE BETWEEN STUDYING AND SERVICE
14/10/2024 11:45:36 AM
As students across the state gear up for their Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams, young NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers are proving their dedication knows no bounds, on and off the frontline.
