NSW SES Auburn Unit

Ready to step up? 🫵
If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, learn lifesaving skills, and challenge yourself, this is your sign to join the Auburn SES.

No matter your background or day job, there's a role for everyone in our crew.
🛠️ Why join Auburn SES?
• We provide the training: Learn chainsaw operations, swiftwater rescue, first aid, land search, incident management and more
• We provide the uniforms and equiptment.
• No prior experience required.
• Gain mates for life and meet our famous unit cat, Tornado! 🐾

📅 Save the Date: Information Session on 26 July. Send us a message or apply below for more information.

https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer

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Volunteer Explore volunteer opportunities with the NSW SES and help communities prepare for and respond to severe weather events. Learn about the application process and how you can make a difference by joining today.

🧡 Thank a First Responders Day | 10 June 🚒🚑🚨

Today we want to take a moment to give a massive shout-out to the incredible first responders that assist the community of NSW in their times of need.

Auburn Police Area Command Cumberland City Council

🛠️ What does a Storm and Chainsaw Operator actually do?

During severe weather events a Storm Operator will:
✅️ Make emergency tarping and temporary repairs to roofing.
✅️ Cut fallen trees that are blocking access or dangerously hanging.
✅️ Sandbag and pump low-lying properties to divert water.
✅️ Operate tools and drive trucks to jobs.
No prior experience is required! 16 years and above are welcome.
👉 Ready to earn your orange overalls? Head to the NSW SES website to apply.

https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer
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Volunteer Explore volunteer opportunities with the NSW SES and help communities prepare for and respond to severe weather events. Learn about the application process and how you can make a difference by joining today.

Some useful tips to prepare for the approaching weather our Cumberland LGA.
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العواصف: تقترب أو تحدث(Storm: Approaching or Occurring) – العربية (Arabic) Video visuals demonstrate various ‘how to’ scenarios to the audience, along with an audio narrative spoken with authority by an NSW SES volunteer. The video ...

🛑What do you do when the road is flooded?

- Turn around and find a safer way to go.
- Listen to SES volunteers at the scene.
- Check the roads on live traffic app

If you are in a car trapped in flash flooding, seek shelter in the safest location. This may be in your car or on the roof or higher ground. Call 000 (Triple Zero) as this is a life threatening situation.

Flash flooding can happen anywhere as heavy rainfall can cause flooding to run over the ground towards low-lying areas. As you can see from this photo - a few years back.

​📞 For emergency storm or flood assistance, call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 000 (Triple Zero).

Let's prepare for this week Cumberland LGA!

Let’s all make smart, safe decisions — not just for ourselves, but for the well-being of those around us.

🚗 Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.

🪢 Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.

↔️ Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.

📲 Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388) or as shown on your power bill.

📲 For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the NSW SES on 132 500

📲 If life-threatening emergencies call 000 (Triple Zero).

🌧️ Are you Storm Ready?🌧️

A wet week is ahead for Cumberland LGA with heavy rainfall predicted for the majority of the week.

What can you do to be ready?

✅ Secure outdoor items – like furniture, bins, trampolines
✅ Clear your gutters and drains to prevent overflow
✅ Prepare your storm kit – torch, batteries, medication and essentials
✅ Check in with your neighbours – especially the elderly and vulnerable
✅ Download the Hazards Near Me App for emergency alerts.

​Emergency storm or flood assistance? Give us a call on 📞 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, always call 000.


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Cumberland LGA Community Group

Thats a wrap! 🎥
Wednesday was busy and we loved every second.

This is how we celebrated WOW Day:
🧡 Having our volunteers interviewed by Sunrise
🧡 Rescue scenarios led by Hawksbury and Holroyd Units.
🧡 Hosting students from Auburn Girls High School and Al-Faisal College with some fun, hands on activities.
🧡 Attending Bunnings Lidcombe
🧡 Celebrating our Auburn SES volunteers with an awards ceremony.


NSW SES Parramatta Unit
NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit
Holroyd State Emergency Service (SES)

🧡 Wear Orange Wednesday!
​This is the one day of the year where the community throws on a splash of orange to say a massive thank you to all the incredible volunteers who work around the clock to keep the community safe.
​From tarping roofs in the middle of the night to heading out on flood rescues, our crew at Auburn SES gives up their time out of goodwill for our local community.

​👇 How you can get involved today:
1. ​Wear Orange: Throw on an orange shirt, tie, socks, or high-vis to work or school.
2. ​Snap a Pic: Take a selfie or a group photo with your colleagues/family. We'd love to see it.
3. ​Share the Love: Post it on social media using the hashtag and tag NSW SES so the crew can see it!
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​Thank you, Cumberland locals, for standing with us!
​ NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit Holroyd State Emergency Service (SES) NSW SES Parramatta Unit
Cumberland City Council

Do you know the hazards near you?

This Hazards Near Me App provides current information about local emergency warnings which include emergency evacuations.

You can set up " Watch Zones" to ensure you and your family have the latest emergency information.

Act early ! Download the App today !

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

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Hazards Near Me app View emergency warnings and advice for fires, floods and tsunamis in NSW.