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NSW SES Official Facebook account of the NSW State Emergency Service. For emergency help in floods and storms, call 132 500. Please note this page is not monitored 24/7.

In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000). NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. We are a diverse volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW all year round. NSW SES volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing with them many different skills, interests and backgrounds. They are united by the mission of saving lives and protecting communities.

Volunteers put their skills to the test over the weekend at the Australasian Rescue Challenge! ๐Ÿ’ชThe event brought togeth...
07/09/2026

Volunteers put their skills to the test over the weekend at the Australasian Rescue Challenge! ๐Ÿ’ช

The event brought together multiple emergency service agencies for a friendly competition designed to test their capability and strengthen their teamwork.

Congratulations to everyone involved! ๐Ÿ‘
We are proud of our incredible NSW SES teams on their results across both categories:

๐Ÿšค Boat Rescue Challenge:
๐Ÿ”ธ Challenge Champions: NSW SES Team 1
๐Ÿ”ธ 3rd Place: NSW SES Team 2

๐ŸŒŠ Water Rescue Challenge:
๐Ÿ”ธ Best Team Leader
๐Ÿ”ธ Capability Excellence

๐Ÿ“ธ Action shots by Kilo Hotel Photography

Australasian Rescue Organisation

Our members answered the call for assistance 1,553 times over the weekend due to damaging winds across the state ๐Ÿƒ The w...
07/09/2026

Our members answered the call for assistance 1,553 times over the weekend due to damaging winds across the state ๐Ÿƒ

The wild weather saw 113 km/h wind gusts at Penrith Lakes and 104 km/h wind gusts at Moss Vale on Saturday.

The majority of incidents during the event involved fallen trees, branches or powerlines impacting buildings and roads, and roof damage.

Significant impacts included:
๐Ÿ”ธ Roof blown loose on a 46-story building in the Parramatta CBD
๐Ÿ”ธ Tree down onto Springwood Police Station, causing roof collapse and a crushed police vehicle
๐Ÿ”ธ Tree down through a house with multiple persons injured in Winmalee
๐Ÿ”ธ Roof on a home in Hawkesbury

Well done to our crews on a huge weekend, and thank you to our partner agencies for their assistance ๐Ÿ’ช

โ˜Ž๏ธ If you require assistance, call us on 132 500. If life-threatening, call Triple Zero (000).

Volunteering is a family affair at the NSW SES Parramatta Unit, with three father and children teams sharing more than j...
06/09/2026

Volunteering is a family affair at the NSW SES Parramatta Unit, with three father and children teams sharing more than just their surname! ๐Ÿงก

George Jeffreys, Thong Phabmixay and Scott Lloyd are all sharing their passion for helping others with their kids.

After nearly 30 years at the SES, George's most treasured achievement hasn't been the jobs he's responded to, but seeing his children Mack, Zari and Tahlia join him as volunteers after spending their lives around the unit.

โ€œyou do have that moment when you see them climbing up on the ladder and getting on the roof and youโ€™re like โ€œthatโ€™s my girl!โ€ He said.

Similarly for Thong, he was thrilled when his daughter Tiana decided to volunteer alongside him last year, describing it as one of his proudest moments.

โ€œIโ€™d be lying if I said it didnโ€™t bring a tear to me eye!โ€ Thong said.

For Scott Lloyd, his daughter Lauren was inspired by his efforts and joined when she turned 16.

โ€œIโ€™ve always wanted to be out helping people and getting to hear what dad did during different incidents made me want to be part of that too,โ€ she said.

All three dads have loved seeing their daughters follow in their footsteps by joining the orange family. Across the state, many father and child duos turn up each week to train and help protect their local communities.

We hope all of our SES fathers are enjoying their special day of celebration and thank them for all that they do for NSW ๐Ÿ™

05/09/2026

Happy Fatherโ€™s Day ๐Ÿ’™

Our volunteers do what they do for many reasons - to give back, to make new friends, for a new hobbyโ€ฆ but for many, when the call to help comes in, itโ€™s their family that inspires them to answer it.

This Fatherโ€™s Day we wish all of the fathers at the SES and in the community a wonderful day!

Whatever form of father figure our volunteers come in, they all continue to be role models for the ones they love and their efforts will always make them a hero in the eyes of their children.

A Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for early Saturday morning ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ“ R...
04/09/2026

A Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for early Saturday morning ๐Ÿƒ

๐Ÿ“ Residents in parts of the Illawarra and parts of the South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts should monitor conditions and follow safety advice.

A strong west to northwesterly flow will develop during early Saturday morning ahead of a cold front that will sweep over southern parts of the state during the day. Winds will tend westerly during Saturday evening in the wake of the front.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

Winds are expected to ease throughout the warning area late Saturday afternoon or early evening.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information, especially as the weather moves through and may affect other areas.

Stay ahead of the storm:
๐Ÿ”ธ Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines if safe to do so.
๐Ÿ”ธ Tie down loose items in your yard.
๐Ÿ”ธ Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.

Prepare early. Stay informed. Act safely.

๐Ÿ“ž If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 9:25 am EST on Friday 4 September 2026

An injured hiker was rescued by emergency services after falling approximately 15m down a steep slope at Hat Head yester...
03/09/2026

An injured hiker was rescued by emergency services after falling approximately 15m down a steep slope at Hat Head yesterday ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Working with Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance, our volunteers performed a vertical rescue to reach the patient before extricating them using a stretcher. After a 2km walk back to safety, the patient was transported via ambulance for further care of a shoulder injury.

Thank you to our NSW SES Port Macquarie Unit members for their efforts and our partner agencies for the great team work.
We wish the hiker a quick recovery! ๐Ÿ™

A large tree blocked Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills this morning, prompting a 5am call to our volunteers to assist with...
02/09/2026

A large tree blocked Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills this morning, prompting a 5am call to our volunteers to assist with clearing the area ๐ŸŒณ

The team worked quickly to restore bus access ahead of the morning peak, but the road remained closed to general traffic for several hours.

With it being only 2 days into storm season, itโ€™s a timely reminder of the dangers of fallen trees!

Well done to NSW SES City of Sydney for their huge effort this morning ๐Ÿ‘

Spring has arrived and so has storm season - it's time to make sure you stay ahead of the storm! ๐Ÿ’โ˜”๏ธStorm-ready househol...
01/09/2026

Spring has arrived and so has storm season - it's time to make sure you stay ahead of the storm! ๐Ÿ’โ˜”๏ธ

Storm-ready households start early. Before the next storm, take three simple steps to help protect yourself, your household and your property:

๐Ÿ”ธ 1. Prepare early
Choose one job to do this weekend, such as clearing your gutters, checking your roof or preparing your emergency kit.

๐Ÿ”ธ 2. Stay informed
Before the next warning, download Hazards Near Me NSW and know where to find trusted information.

๐Ÿ”ธ 3. Act safely
When severe weather arrives, follow official warnings and advice and make safety your priority.

Prepare early. Stay informed. Act safely.

Learn more: ses.nsw.gov.au/stormseason

Today, on Wear It Purple Day, our State Headquarters staff came together to proudly raise the rainbow flag in solidarity...
28/08/2026

Today, on Wear It Purple Day, our State Headquarters staff came together to proudly raise the rainbow flag in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+SB community, before sharing a morning tea ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

This yearโ€™s theme โ€˜Colours of Courageโ€™ celebrates the many different forms of courage shown by LGBTQIA+SB young people, allies and communities every day.

NSW SES is committed to creating safe, inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+SB young people, with support for rainbow communities and the allies who choose to stand beside them ๐ŸŒˆ

โ€œCourage is not just expressed in big moments, but in everyday choices to live proudly and invite others into understanding, acceptance and celebration.โ€

It was a touch-down for the NSW Emergency Services on the weekend when they were celebrated and honoured as part of the ...
25/08/2026

It was a touch-down for the NSW Emergency Services on the weekend when they were celebrated and honoured as part of the Sydney Roosters Emergency Services round ๐Ÿˆ

NSW SES were proud to stand alongside their partner agencies on the field in recognition of the tireless work done by our first responders. Our volunteers also enjoyed engaging with footy-goers before kick-off!

A huge thank you to the Sydney Roosters, Wests Tigers and the NRL for their support and for making this incredible opportunity possible ๐Ÿ‘

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