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src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/6501/flood-awareness_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/flood-awareness-nsw/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">What's your plan?</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Flood Awareness NSW</p> <p>Find out your local flood risk here and what you can do to聽prepare.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/hawkesbury-nepean-floods" alt="What's your flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean floodplain?"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/5170/teaser_hn-river-new.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/hawkesbury-nepean-floods"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">What's your flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean floodplain?</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Find out how floods have affected your area and learn what you can do to prepare.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/emergency-plan/" alt="Emergency Plan"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1087/planning-6.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/emergency-plan/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Emergency Plan</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Download our free Home and Business Emergency Plan resources to help your household prepare for flood, storms and tsunami.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-ready-animals/get-ready-animals-splash-page/get-ready-animals/" alt="Planning for animals in emergencies"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/5169/teaser_get-ready-animals.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-ready-animals/get-ready-animals-splash-page/get-ready-animals/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Planning for animals in emergencies</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>Emergencies can happen suddenly and planning ahead for your pets and animals will keep everyone safe.</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/about-us/languages/individual-languages/" alt="🌐In your language"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1091/planning-8.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/about-us/languages/individual-languages/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">🌐In your language</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Click here for flood, storm, and tsunami resources in your language.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div 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class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Before a flood</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>There are 8 simple things you can do before a flood, If you live, work or visit a flood鈥恜rone area there are 8 tips聽you can do NOW to prepare for floods.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/resources-folder/local-flood-insights/" alt="Learn from our historic events with Local Flood Insights and Story Maps"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/2809/swap_flood_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/resources-folder/local-flood-insights/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Learn from our historic events with Local Flood Insights and Story Maps</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>The NSW State Emergency Service utilises interactive mapping tools such as Story Maps to effectively retell historic jurisdictional events as well as communicate Flood, Storm and Tsunami risk.</p></p></div> </div> </div> </div> <h3 class="mobile-show planning__tabs__heading "><a href="javascript:void(0);">DURING BAD WEATHER</a></h3> <div class="planning__tabs__tab "> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/when-to-call/" alt="When to call"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/5380/planning-11.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/when-to-call/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">When to call</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Click here to find out when and how to call NSW SES.</p> <p>聽</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/storm-resources/before-a-storm/put-together-an-emergency-kit/" alt="Get your emergency kit together"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1363/homeemergencyplan_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/storm-resources/before-a-storm/put-together-an-emergency-kit/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Get your emergency kit together</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>When a severe storm impacts your area, you may need to relocate quickly. Having an emergency kit allows you to grab and go.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.livetraffic.com/desktop.html" alt="Check road closures here"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1258/livetraffic_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.livetraffic.com/desktop.html"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Check road closures here</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>Live updates, traveler聽information and personalised alerts for NSW roads.</span>.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/electricity-gas-and-water-safety-information/" alt="Electricity, gas and water safety information"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1428/14861016046_d4f16963b1_z.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/electricity-gas-and-water-safety-information/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Electricity, gas and water safety information</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>Storms and floods can damage utility networks and impact the supply of essential services like electricity, water, natural gas, sewage, and telecommunications to homes and businesses.</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/stormsafe/simple-things-you-can-do/during-a-storm/" alt="What you can do during a storm"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/5175/teaserduring-a-storm.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/stormsafe/simple-things-you-can-do/during-a-storm/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">What you can do during a storm</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>During a storm, there are simple things you can do to help protect your family...</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/floodsafe/prepare-your-home/during-a-flood/" alt="What you can do during a flood"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/5176/teaser-during-a-flood.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/floodsafe/prepare-your-home/during-a-flood/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">What you can do during a flood</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>When a Flood Warning is issued, there are a few things聽</span><span>you can do to protect your family and property...</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="http://emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au/" alt="Download the Emergency+ app"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/5178/teaser_emergency-app.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="http://emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Download the Emergency+ app</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>In an emergency, time and location accuracy are critical. Equip yourself with a powerful tool that will help you call Triple Zero (000) quickly, and allow you to accurately communicate your location to emergency call-takers.</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/community-advice/" alt="Learn more about your local risk"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1256/knowyourrisk_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/community-advice/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Learn more about your local risk</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>NSW SES provides local plans, resources and community advice based on your location.</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> </div> <h3 class="mobile-show planning__tabs__heading "><a href="javascript:void(0);">RECOVERY</a></h3> <div class="planning__tabs__tab "> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/recovery-centres" alt="Recovery Centres"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/2398/pets-in-storm_teaser_196x133.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/recovery-centres"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Recovery Centres</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>Dedicated community recovery centres provide face-to-face support for NSW residents affected by natural disasters.</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/next-steps-toward-recovery/" alt="Next steps toward recovery"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1897/flood-damage-generic.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/next-steps-toward-recovery/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Next steps toward recovery</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>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.</p> <p>聽</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/flood-resources/after-a-flood/returning-to-your-property-after-a-flood/" alt="Returning to your property after a flood"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/4358/returning-after-flood_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/flood-resources/after-a-flood/returning-to-your-property-after-a-flood/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Returning to your property after a flood</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>There are little things you can do to manage some of the risks that remain when you return to an affected property following a flood.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/flood-resources/after-a-flood/cleaning-up-after-a-flood/" alt="Cleaning up after a flood"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/3722/clean-up.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/flood-resources/after-a-flood/cleaning-up-after-a-flood/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Cleaning up after a flood</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>This page contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up after wind and water damage.</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="/stormsafe/simple-things-you-can-do/after-a-storm/" alt="Simple things you can do after a storm"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1359/afterastorm_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/stormsafe/simple-things-you-can-do/after-a-storm/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Simple things you can do after a storm</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><ul> <li>Keep listening to your local radio station for information, updates and advice</li> <li>Check your house or property for damage...</li> </ul></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.originenergy.com.au/for-home/electricity-and-gas/info/emergencies.html" alt="Electricity and Gas Outages"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1361/origin_outage_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.originenergy.com.au/for-home/electricity-and-gas/info/emergencies.html"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Electricity and Gas Outages</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>If there鈥檚 an outage, your distributor can normally provide you with info on when power or gas should be back up and running.</p> <p>聽</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/disaster-recovery/disaster-relief-and-support" alt="Disaster Relief and Support"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/5401/disaster-relief_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/disaster-recovery/disaster-relief-and-support"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Disaster Relief and Support</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>If you have been impacted by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for Disaster relief assistance and support from the NSW Government.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.nrma.com.au/severeweather" alt="Need to make a claim?"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1360/nrma_floodinsurance_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.nrma.com.au/severeweather"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Need to make a claim?</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>Heavy rain, high winds and hail can cause major damage to your home, but it's damage that can often be prevented. Maintaining your property is your first line of defence. </span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.lgnsw.org.au/Public/NSW-Councils/NSW-Councils/NSW-Council-Links/Public/NSW-Councils/NSW-Council-Links.aspx?hkey=58a23a50-7434-42a5-98c3-6de46b42685f" alt="NSW Council Links"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1356/localgove_nsw.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.lgnsw.org.au/Public/NSW-Councils/NSW-Councils/NSW-Council-Links/Public/NSW-Councils/NSW-Council-Links.aspx?hkey=58a23a50-7434-42a5-98c3-6de46b42685f"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">NSW Council Links</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p><span>Click here to view a list of all NSW councils websites for local council聽information.</span></p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer">  <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a class="planning__tabs__explanation-media" href="https://www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/resources/#recover" alt="Recover with Red Cross"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1357/redcross_recovery_teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="https://www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/resources/#recover"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Recover with Red Cross</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Dealing with an emergency can be stressful and exhausting. Recovering from a聽disaster聽is a complex process that may take months, even years to overcome.</p></p></div> </div> </div> </div> <input type="hidden" id="hidFBPage" /> </div> <div class="social__container"> <a href="https://twitter.com/NSWSES?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" class="social__block twitter" target="_blank"> Sharing critical information with Twitter alerts </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NSW.SES" class="social__block facebook" target="_blank"> For general information across NSW visit the State SES Facebook page for details </a> <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/nsw-state-emergency-service-6a693332" class="social__block linkedin" target="_blank"> NSW SES is the lead combat agency for flood, storm and tsunami emergencies follow us </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/nswses" class="social__block youtube" target="_blank"> Watch us on YouTube </a> </div> <div class="news"> <p class="news__heading">News</p> <a href="javascript:;" 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<a href="/news/all-news/2024/volunteers-honoured-for-brave-rescues-at-north-east-zone-awards/" class="news__block"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/6957/media-release-teaser-image-2.png" class="news__block__teaser" alt="VOLUNTEERS HONOURED FOR BRAVE RESCUES AT NORTH EAST ZONE AWARDS" /> <div class="news__block__content"> <p class="news__block__heading">VOLUNTEERS HONOURED FOR BRAVE RESCUES AT NORTH EAST ZONE AWARDS</p> <p class="news__block__time">19/11/2024 04:03:23 PM</p> <p class="news__block__body"><p><span>The heroics of saving a mother and daughter from a submerged vehicle in floodwater has earnt NSW SES retired Ballina Unit Volunteer Christopher Priester, a Commissioner鈥檚 Commendation of Courage.</span></p></p> </div> </a> <a href="/news/all-news/2024/damage-assessments-and-clean-up-continues-at-carinda/" class="news__block"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/6956/media-release-teaser-image-1.png" class="news__block__teaser" alt="DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS AND CLEAN UP CONTINUES AT CARINDA" /> <div class="news__block__content"> <p class="news__block__heading">DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS AND CLEAN UP CONTINUES AT CARINDA</p> <p class="news__block__time">19/11/2024 03:57:16 PM</p> <p class="news__block__body"><p>Specialist NSW State Emergency Service (SES) teams have continued to carry out damage assessments and assist in the cleanup after a severe storm caused extensive damage at Carinda, near Walgett in Western NSW.</p></p> </div> </a> <a href="/news/all-news/2024/severe-storms-to-continue-in-north-eastern-nsw/" class="news__block"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/5942/news-teasser-media-release.jpg" class="news__block__teaser" alt="SEVERE STORMS TO CONTINUE IN NORTH EASTERN NSW" /> <div class="news__block__content"> <p class="news__block__heading">SEVERE STORMS TO CONTINUE IN NORTH EASTERN NSW</p> <p class="news__block__time">18/11/2024 04:15:59 PM</p> <p class="news__block__body"><p><span>The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging residents in the North Coast, Coffs Coast and Northern Rivers to prepare for severe storms, as the risk of heavy rain, flash flooding and hail increases throughout this evening.</span><span>聽</span></p></p> </div> </a> </div> <a href="/news/" class="news__viewAll">See all news</a> </div> <div class="scroll"> <a class="scroll-action" href="javascript:void(0);" alt="scroll"> </a> </div> <div class="events"> <h2>Upcoming community events</h2> <div class="events__wrapper"> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/broken-head-ping-pong-pizza-and-preparedness-workshop/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Broken Head Hall</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1792/primeandpaddy_event.jpg" alt="Broken Head Ping Pong, Pizza and Preparedness workshop"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Broken Head Ping Pong, Pizza and Preparedness workshop</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 24/11/24 15:00 <span>to 24/11/24 18:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Are you a member of the Broken Head community? Come along to the Red Cross Ping Pong, Pizza and Preparedness workshop and hear about what the NSW SES does and learn how you can prepare your property for floods and storms.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/ballina-rotary-walk-against-domestic-family-violence/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Ballina CBD </div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1818/martch.jpg" alt="Ballina Rotary Walk Against Domestic & Family Violence"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Ballina Rotary Walk Against Domestic & Family Violence</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Friday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 29/11/24 12:15 <span>to 29/11/24 14:30</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Ballina Rotary Walk raising awareness and bringing an end to domestic and family violence.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/epic-womens-workshop/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Wyong SES Unit Levitt Street Wyong NSW</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/4470/workshop_event-tile.jpg" alt="EPIC Womens Workshop"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">EPIC Womens Workshop</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 30/11/24 9:00 <span>to 30/11/24 13:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Wyong SES Unit is holding a Womens workshop to introduce them to a variety of basic options for self maintenance of their homes prior to and after weather events.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/weathering-the-storm-presentation/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Batemans Bay Library, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay 2536</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1788/community_forum.jpg" alt="'Weathering the Storm' Presentation"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">'Weathering the Storm' Presentation</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Monday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 02/12/24 14:00 <span>to 02/12/24 15:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Presentation staffed by NSW SES volunteers from <Batemans Bay> Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/christmas-street-party/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Casino CBD</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1792/primeandpaddy_event.jpg" alt="Christmas Street Party"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Christmas Street Party</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Thursday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 05/12/24 16:30 <span>to 05/12/24 20:30</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Casino Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/bunnings-kirrawee-christmas-community-event/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Bunnings Kirrawee, 127 Bath Rd, Kirrawee</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1792/primeandpaddy_event.jpg" alt="Bunnings Kirrawee Christmas Community Event"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Bunnings Kirrawee Christmas Community Event</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Thursday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 05/12/24 17:00 <span>to 05/12/24 20:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">The Heathcote NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Kirrawee's Christmas Community Event. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display. We will have a kids activity corner too.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/bunnings-tuggerah-christmas-event/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Bunnings Tuggerah Corner Bryant Drive &amp;, Wyong Rd, Tuggerah</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1792/primeandpaddy_event.jpg" alt="Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Event "> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Event </p> <p class="events__block__day"> Thursday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 05/12/24 17:30 <span>to 05/12/24 19:30</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Family Fun event. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/nambucca-valley-emergency-services-expo/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Kelly Close Macksville </div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Expo "> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Expo </p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 07/12/24 12:00 <span>to 07/12/24 14:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">NSW SES Nambucca Valley Unit will be hosting a Emergency Services Expo its Kelly Close Headquarters on Saturday 7rth December from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Come down and join us for a free BBQ and talk to your local emeregency service personnel about how to prepare for storms, floods and fires this summer. </p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/camp-breakaway-twilight-christmas-markets/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">80 Highview Avenue, San Remo NSW</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Camp Breakaway Twilight Christmas Markets"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Camp Breakaway Twilight Christmas Markets</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 07/12/24 16:00 <span>to 07/12/24 19:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong Unit at the Camp Breakaway Twilight Christmas markets. Meet Paddy the Platypus and enjoy the atmosphere. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/carers-nsw-care2prepare-team-and-the-yarramalong-artisan-markets/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Yarramalong Public School 1560 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Carers NSW Care2Prepare Team and the Yarramalong Artisan Markets"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Carers NSW Care2Prepare Team and the Yarramalong Artisan Markets</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 08/12/24 10:00 <span>to 08/12/24 15:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">This event presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with your local emergency services and local community organisations while enjoying the the markets</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/glenhaven-carols-by-candlelight/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Glenhaven Oval</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 08/12/24 14:00 <span>to 08/12/24 22:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from The Hills Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/venetian-carnival/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Cale Oval Narromine</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Venetian Carnival"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Venetian Carnival</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Wednesday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 11/12/24 17:00 <span>to 11/12/24 22:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">The Narromine NSW SES Unit will be at the Narromine Christmas Venetian Carnival held at Cale Oval Narromine. Come and say hi to the Team.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/springwood-christmas-shopping-centre-evening/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Springwood Shopping Centre Carpark</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1790/display_show.jpg" alt="Springwood Christmas Shopping Centre Evening"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Springwood Christmas Shopping Centre Evening</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Thursday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 12/12/24 18:00 <span>to 12/12/24 21:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains East Unit with a focus on being prepared for summer storms in the Blue Mountains. </p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/christmas/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">John Wright Park Tuncurry 2428</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1798/marketing.jpg" alt="Christmas "> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Christmas </p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 15/12/24 10:00 <span>to 15/12/24 13:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Forster Pacific Palms Unit at John Wright Park. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods, along with little goodies and activities for the kids. Special guests including the Tuncurry...</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/community-event-nye/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Laurieton</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Community Event NYE"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Community Event NYE</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Tuesday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 31/12/24 13:00 <span>to 31/12/24 23:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">This community event wll enhance the knowledge of our community to respond in floods</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/preparing-for-disasters-what-you-need-to-know-dapto-library-talk/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Dapto Library, Dapto Ribbonwood Centre, 93/109 Princes Hwy, Dapto NSW 2530</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1788/community_forum.jpg" alt=""Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" - Dapto Library Talk"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">"Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" - Dapto Library Talk</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 18/01/25 10:30 <span>to 18/01/25 11:30</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Dapto Unit is giving a talk on "Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" with residents to discuss how we can work together in preparing for future flood and storm events.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras-fair-day/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Sydney</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 16/02/25 10:00 <span>to 16/02/25 20:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from City of Sydney Unit and NSW SES Pride. </p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/wagga-wagga-mardi-gras/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Wagga Wagga</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1818/martch.jpg" alt="Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 05/04/25 15:00 <span>to 05/04/25 19:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">NSW SES will be proudly participating once again in the 2025 Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras! 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