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The NSW State Emergency Service is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community.

The Captains Flat Unit of the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is the local combat agency for storms and floods in the Captains Flat area as well as serving as a community first response asset for the NSW Ambulance Serice. It is made up almost entirely of volunteers, with 228 units located throughout New South Wales. The units comprise of approximately 10,000 volunteer members, who are easily identified by their distinctive orange overalls. While our major responsibilities are for flood and storm operations, the NSW SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the State. This includes road accident rescue, vertical rescue, bush search and rescue, 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 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 also assists other emergency services when they are performing major operations. These services include the NSW Police Force, the NSW Rural Fire Service, the Fire and Rescue NSW and the Ambulance Service of NSW. The Captains Flat SES Unit is also one of many Community First Responder (CFR) units across NSW. Providing emergency help until the Ambulance Service of NSW arrives.

26/07/2026

🚨 A national test of the system is scheduled for 2pm (AEST) on 27 July 2026, following community trials across Australia.

Is your software up to date for AusAlert? 🚨
AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.
AusAlerts work on many mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches. Devices don’t need a working SIM card.
📱 They are expected to work on:
• iPhones 11 and up running iOS 26.4 or later
• Apple Watch SE2, SE3, Series 6 and up running watchOS 26.4 or later
• Android devices running Android 12 or later.
Older Android phones and phones that don’t use iOS or Android might still receive AusAlerts.
⚠️ Apple iPads won't receive AusAlerts.
On Monday 27 July during the national test, your mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and smart watches, may receive a test alert.
The message will vibrate and include a loud, siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds.
Ensure your phone is AusAlert ready.
🔗 Learn more at: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/
National Emergency Management Agency
AusAlert

05/05/2026

We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident off Ballina Bar overnight.
Not only for the loss of life from Marine Rescue NSW volunteers, but also the loss of life from the vessel they were responding to.
This is a reminder of what emergency services can face every time they answer a call for help, frequently in the most challenging and dangerous conditions.
We extend our sincere condolences to the families, friends and members of Marine Rescue NSW, as well as all those affected by this tragedy.
Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.💙💙

24/04/2026

We pay our respects to all of the armed services personnel both current and previous on their commitment to our freedom and our way of life.
Some gave the ultimate sacrifice and never came home. We thank you all for your service.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Lest We Forget.

25/02/2026

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS for forecast heavy rainfall, damaging winds, large hailstones, flash flooding:
Canberra, Cooma, Braidwood, Nerriga, Mount Ginini, Jindabyne.

28.6 mm was recorded at Tinderry (Queanbeyan River) in the 30 minutes to 1:30 pm.
23.4 mm was recorded at Jerangle in the 30 minutes to 1:02 pm.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a humid and unstable airmass combines with a trough of low-pressure to trigger thunderstorms across southeast New South Wales today.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.

At 1:45 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds were detected near Tharwa, Pine Island and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Tuggeranong and Hume by 2:15 pm and Queanbeyan by 2:45 pm.

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

What you need to do:
Avoid unnecessary travel, move indoors, bring children and pets with you.
Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
If safe to do so, secure or put away items, such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron that could blow around in strong winds.
Grab your emergency kit in case you lose power or need to leave your home.
For more information:
Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
Follow us on social media or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
Check latest weather and warnings at Bureau of Meteorology
Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
Find more information on power outages at www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households/guides-and-helpful-advice/electricity-supply-disruptions/what-do-during-electricity
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500.
In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
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17/02/2026

🚨 Busy Week for NSW SES Volunteers
Flash flooding in the Cooma area and a motor vehicle accident in Welby are just some of the standouts from the past week.
These incidents highlight the ongoing dedication of our volunteers who respond, rain, hail or shine, to keep our communities safe. 🙏 Thank you to all agencies involved for your teamwork and commitment.
NSW SES Moss Vale Unit, NSW SES Wingecarribee Unit, NSW SES Cooma-Monaro Unit

25/01/2026

Happy Australia Day! to all the Happy little vegemite's out there.
Stay Safe, stay hydrated 🥵 and download the Hazards near me app to stay up to date with the latest flood and storm warnings.

01/09/2024

Captains Flat Community Group

01/09/2024

Afternoon all, we have been notified about the tree down near silver hills property, we have let council know because that is our protocol with them. Thanks Steve

13/01/2024

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Canberra
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Issued at 3:25 pm Saturday, 13 January 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:25 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near South Canberra and Hume. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Queanbeyan and Canberra Airport by 3:55 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:25 pm.

Address

3 Copper Creek Road
Captains Flat, NSW
2623

Telephone

+61132500

Website

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

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