Flood emergency

The nature of flooding can vary dramatically in terms of cause, timing, and depth between different locations.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is responsible for dealing with floods in New South Wales. This includes planning for floods and educating people about how to protect themselves and their property. During a flood, SES volunteers are responsible for flood safety advice, evacuation, rescue and the provision of essentials to people cut off by flood waters.

In a life-threatening emergency call 000 (triple zero) immediately

For general help in a flood or storm, call the SES on 132 500

Preparing for flood

The SES have a number of resources available to the community and to businesses to assist them in preparing for flood events, including a Community Flood Safe Guide, a Rural Properties Flood Safe Guide and information on preparing a Home Emergency Kit for floods.

NSW State Emergency Service website

What to do

When there is a flood warning

If you need to evacuate

Check for road closures in areas currently affected by flood

After the flood - Recovery

Personal safety

Including Infectious diseases and health advice for Recreational activities.

More information on Flood personal safety

Household safety

Including Household cleanup, Children's toys, In the Yard, Rainwater tanks, Animals and more

More information on Flood household safety

Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes

There are a number of schemes available to those in areas listed in the above Natural Disaster Declarations, including Personal Hardship and Distress Assistance, Primary Producers, Small Business, Assistance for Council and more.

More information on Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes