Gold Coast State Emergency Service - SES

🧡 Thank you to our SES volunteers 🧡

On WOW Day, we want to say a big thank you to the incredible Queensland SES volunteers who give their time to help keep our communities safe.

Here on the Gold Coast, our volunteers are there when it matters most — supporting the community through storms, floods, searches, rescues and emergencies.

Tonight, we’re proud to recognise and celebrate the dedication, commitment and service of our SES volunteers.

Thank you for everything you do 🧡

This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognising the incredible volunteers who make up the South Eastern Region SES family. 🧡

Every year, our SES members dedicate thousands of hours away from their families, jobs, studies and personal lives to train, respond and support their communities through storms, floods, searches, rescues and disasters.

No matter the time, weather or challenge, our volunteers continue to show up for their neighbours when they are needed most.

Their commitment does not go unnoticed, and this week is an opportunity for us all to say thank you to the amazing volunteers in orange who help keep our communities safe.

As part of National Volunteer Week, don’t forget to get involved in Wear Orange Wednesday, WOW Day, on Wednesday 20 May. Wear a splash of orange to show your support for SES volunteers across Australia and help us say 🧡

To every SES volunteer across the South Eastern Region and beyond: thank you for everything you do.

Wear Orange Wednesday is next week on the 20th of May, falling during National Volunteer Week, and we’re asking our community to go orange and show your support for the volunteers of the State Emergency Service 🧡

Whether it’s an orange shirt, socks, ribbon or hard hat — every splash of orange helps recognise the dedication of SES volunteers who support communities during storms, floods, searches, rescues and emergencies.

Snap a photo in your orange, tag us, and help spread the message of support across our community.

Together, let’s turn the community orange for WOW Day 2026!

Interested in supporting the local community? Join the Gold Coast SES for an information session to learn how you can become a volunteer and help our city during emergencies.

Where: Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre
When: Tuesday, March 10 (Tonight)
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there.

🌩️ A Severe Weather Warning has been issued today (12/2) by the Bureau of Meteorology for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall; commencing tonight and into the weekend.

Now’s the time to prepare your home and family:
✅ Prepare your home by securing loose items & clearing gutters/drains
✅ Park vehicles under cover if possible
✅ Have a plan for your children & pets
✅ Charge your devices & check your emergency kit

Severe Weather Warning | The Bureau of Meteorology Forecasts and past weather for oceans, rivers and lakes, heatwaves, tropical cyclones, aviation, space, alpine areas and more

This week, the Gold Coast SES Unit and our Groups were presented with Certificates of Appreciation by the City of Gold Coast to mark the 50th Anniversary of the SES in Queensland.

We thank the City for recognising the dedication of our volunteers and their contribution.

📸 Pictured with Mayor Tom Tate and CEO Tim Baker: (L-R) Nathan Arthur (Runaway Bay Deputy Group Leader), Robert Wiseman (Southport Group Leader), Kerry Emerson (Local Controller), Mayor Tom Tate, Jon Morris (Deputy Local Controller), Jan Rutherford (Springbrook Group Leader), and Tim Baker (CEO City of Gold Coast).

📸 Pictured with Mark Ryan (General Manager Disaster & Emergency Management): (L-R) Mark Ryan, Kerry Emerson, Jon Morris, Robert Wiseman, Jan Rutherford, and Nathan Arthur.

🏠 🌧️ Is your home ready for flooding?

Taking simple steps before heavy rain can reduce damage and help keep your household safe.

Prepare your home by:
✔️ Clearing gutters, drains and stormwater outlets
✔️ Securing loose outdoor items
✔️ Moving valuables and electrical items to higher levels
✔️ Parking vehicles on higher ground
✔️ Knowing how to safely turn off electricity and gas

📄 If you live in a flood-prone area, keep sandbags ready and know where to get more if needed.

🗺️ Check your local flood maps so you understand your risk and can prepare early.

💬 Small actions now can make a big difference later.

👉 Visit https://www.getready.qld.gov.au for flood preparation tips and local information.