Preparing for floods

Information on how to make a flood plan, and how to prepare your family, property or business for floods.

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Emergency updates

For flood alerts and warnings, visit the NSW SES website, listen to local radio or download the Hazards Near Me app.

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000).

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Be ready for a flood emergency

Make your flood plan

How to plan ahead for floods to minimise risk to your family and home.

Be ready for an evacuation

Guidance on how you can prepare to evacuate, where to go and what you can expect.

Flood alerts and how to respond

Understand flood warnings and alert levels and what to do if there is flooding in your area.

Related apps

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Hazards Near Me NSW

Hazards Near Me shows current information about local emergencies, including flood, bushfire and tsunamis, and advice on what to do to stay safe. The app can send you push notifications when there are new incidents or when information changes.

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Emergency Plus

Save the app that could save your life.

‘Emergency +’ is a national app developed by Australia's emergency services and their government and industry partners, helping people to call the right number at the right time, anywhere in Australia.

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BOM Weather

BOM Weather is the Bureau of Meteorology's weather app, giving you accurate weather information at your fingertips.

The BOM weather app includes current conditions, forecasts, warnings and radar.

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Live Traffic NSW

Live Traffic NSW provides up-to-the minute news of incidents and conditions that affect your journey in Sydney and Regional NSW.

This app provides you with live updates about traffic incidents and access to live traffic cameras from the Transport Management Centre (TMC).

Emergency resources and contacts

Guides and resources

Contacts and support

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