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We respond to floods, storms, tsunamis and other natural disasters in the Waverley and Woollahra LGAs

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency, preparedness and response service dedicated to assisting the community of NSW. It is made up almost entirely of volunteers, with 229 units located throughout the state. The units comprise of approximately 10,000 volunteer members, who are easily identified by their distinctive orange overalls. While our core responsibilities are for flood, storm and tsunami operations, the NSW SES also provides support to general rescue efforts in the State. This includes Road Crash Rescue (RCR), Vertical Rescue (VR), Urban Search and Rescue (USR), evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural) and other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats. Volunteers in a number of isolated communities have also been trained as Community First Responders by the Ambulance Service of New South Wales. The Service's trained rescuers also support the full-time emergency services during major disasters. The NSW SES assists other emergency services when they are performing major operations. These services include the NSW Police Force, the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW and the Ambulance Service of NSW. The NSW SES also partners with local communities through Community Engagement programs like FloodSafe, StormSafe and TsunamiSafe. These programs are supported by strategies and resources, are delivered locally through a range of activities and events and are a priority for the NSW SES. The aim is to engage at-risk communities on preparedness, response and recovery measures so that there is no loss of life and impacts caused by these events are minimised. This in turn builds community resilience to floods, storms and tsunami. For further information visit the NSW SES website at http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

02/11/2026

🌊World Tsunami Awareness Day is 5 November!

This Saturday, 7 November we are running a community event. Come down and meet your local NSW SES volunteers as we raise awareness about the low but important risk of tsunamis and how you can stay safe and informed.

📍Event locations and times:
🏖️ Bondi Pavillion, Bondi Beach
🌳 Lyne Park, Rose Bay
🕰️ 9:00am - 3:00pm

Learn about:
✅ What to do if a tsunami warning is issued
✅ How to prepare
✅ How to stay informed through official channels

Bring the kids, bring the dog, bring your questions and learn more.

See you on Saturday!

Waverley Council
Woollahra Council

21/10/2026

🛟 Last week our unit conducted a flood rescue near Cooper Park.

Over 250mm of water collected quickly over the road and with poor visibility meant the occupants required assistance to safety.

With more rain and potential thunderstorms forecast towards the end of this week go to www.bom.gov.au for weather alerts and avoid flooded areas. For emergency assistance in a flood call NSW SES on 132 500.

05/10/2026

🚧 Flood reminder

A reminder to turn around on flooded roads and find a safer way to go.

Thank you to teams that went out to assist in flooding following Saturday’s storm.

Through excellent traffic management and quick action, our unit helped prevent further damage and ensured no cars went through flooded waters.

Teams also attended 19 requests for assistance to help residents impacted by the storm.

01/10/2026

🚨 WEEKEND OPERATIONAL UPDATE

NSW SES Waverley Woollahra Unit is ready for storms, floods, fallen trees and rescues.

The NRL Grand Final, however, is a job for our mates at the Roosters. 🐓

Sydney Roosters, the eastern suburbs are backing you. You’re on Knight shift!

Go get ’em, Chooks. ❤️💙

14/09/2026

⛈️ Storm season is upon us with our unit already attending 18 requests for assistance. 16 tree incidents and 2 skylights. A reminder, you may want to get your skylight checked if it is greater than 10 years old. For more information on preparing for storm season, visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/stormseason

17/08/2026

Last week our unit attended the 2026 Sydney City/Eastern Suburbs Volunteer of the Year awards where our unit was nominated in multiple categories.
-Adult volunteer of the year - Caitlin Chew
-Senior volunteer of the year - Jack Kilavuz
-Emergency volunteer of the year - Jimmy Burnett
-Team of the year - Waverley Woollahra SES Unit

Thank you to the Centre for Volunteering for running the event and congratulations to all the winners!

11/08/2026

🌳 Thank you to teams that assisted this week where a large tree from a neighbouring property fell between two adjacent apartment complexes in Bondi Beach. A variety of techniques were used to complete this job safely.

06/08/2026

Our members assisted yesterday in a land search for a member of the public reported missing by his family. We are glad to support our neighbours at NSW SES Randwick Unit and NSW Police.

🚨 Update: Search Operation at Maroubra
Today (Wednesday 5 August 2026), Eastern Beaches Police Area Command conducted a coordinated search operation in the South Maroubra and Malabar Headland area as part of an ongoing missing person investigation involving an 82-year-old man.

🙏 We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the NSW SES Randwick Unit and all SES volunteers who assisted throughout today's operation.

👷‍♂️ The support provided by members from the Randwick, Marrickville, Waverley-Woollahra, Parramatta, Ashfield-Leichhardt, Campbelltown, North Sydney, Penrith, Heathcote/Menai, The Hills, Ryde, Liverpool and Manly Units was invaluable in assisting Eastern Beaches Police and specialist NSW Police resources during the search.

💙 The dedication, professionalism and commitment demonstrated by these volunteers is greatly appreciated. Their willingness to give their time in support of the community plays a vital role in search and rescue operations and reflects the strong partnership between emergency service agencies.

✅ There is no ongoing risk to the community.

👮‍♂️ Members of the public may have noticed an increased presence of police and emergency service personnel in the area throughout the day. The missing person investigation remains ongoing.

👍 Follow our page to stay up to date with local news, community safety information and the work of your local police.

27/07/2026

📣 Reminder: the AusAlert national alert happening today, Monday 27th July at 2pm 📣

AusAlert may increase risk for people experiencing violence, especially if they live with someone who uses violence. Alerts may expose safety devices.

20/05/2026

🧡 Today is Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) day! Each year WOW Day is a chance to recognise and thank SES volunteers that help their local communities all across NSW. Some of our members attended Parliament House last week for an early WOW day celebration. Thank you to Minister Jihad Dib, our local MPs Marjorie O’Neill - Member for Coogee , Kellie Sloane MP - NSW Liberal Leader, and other parliamentarians for their continued support

NSW SES

Address

Cnr Grosvenor Street/Grafton St
Bondi Junction, NSW
2022

Telephone

+61132500

Website

http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

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