Tasmania SES

14/10/2026

Emergency services see firsthand how important blood donations are for people facing medical emergencies.

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A prolonged and record cold and flu season has contributed to critically low supplies of the most common blood types.

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01/10/2026

25/09/2026

🌟 Congratulations to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management, which today received the Community Award in the Resilient Australia Awards.

🏆 Accepted by the Public Information and Warnings team, the award recognises the implementation of the SES Storm Warning System.

👏 Congratulations team, for helping keep communities informed, prepared and safe.

21/09/2026

Congratulations to our North West Region volunteers and staff who proudly represented Tasmania at the National Disaster Rescue Challenge in Far North Queensland on 12-13 September.

The team demonstrated outstanding skill, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving across the weekend as they participated in eight demanding rescue challenges.

They even came away with the win in the timed technical rescue event, beating other highly experienced competitors by more than seven minutes.

The team was also awarded the prestigious Hori Howard Spirit of Challenge Award, recognising their commitment to learning, improvement, teamwork and camaraderie.

The event was a great opportunity to network with SES volunteers and staff from other states and territories, sharing insights into roles, activities, and training in different areas across Australia.

An incredible effort by all involved and a great example of Tasmania's SES volunteers at their best 👏🚨

19/09/2026

💨 Damaging winds forecast - secure it before the wind finds it

Damaging wind gusts are forecast to affect parts of Tasmania from Sunday, with conditions potentially continuing into Monday in some areas.

Now is the time to prepare your property:
✅ Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines and play equipment
✅ Bring loose items undercover or tie them down
✅ Park vehicles away from trees where possible
✅ Charge phones and essential devices

Strong winds can turn everyday items into dangerous projectiles. A few minutes spent preparing today could help prevent damage tomorrow.

While you're at it, check in with family, friends and neighbours to make sure they're aware of the forecast.

➡️Be prepared and keep up-to-date with:
📌Weather information & warnings at https://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
📌 TasALERT – for current warnings and advice or download the TasAlert app (TasALERT.com/download).
📌Road closures at https://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/
📌Preparedness information at https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/
📌ABC radio for the latest information.
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If you require assistance:
📞 Phone SES on 132 500 for non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance
📞 Phone Triple Zero (000) in life-threatening emergencies.

17/09/2026

💨 Damaging winds forecast – tie down your trampoline!

Tasmania SES is urging people to prepare their properties and take steps to stay safe over coming days with damaging winds forecast for much of the State.

A Storm Warning for damaging winds has been issued for much of the State this Friday into Saturday morning, with another front expected to cross on Sunday afternoon.

🦺 Our crews are ready to respond if needed. Before the winds arrive:
▶️ Secure outdoor items that could be blown around, including furniture, trampolines and play equipment.
▶️ Supervise children closely and keep them away from trees and other potential hazards.
▶️ Check family, friends and neighbours are aware of the forecast and warnings.
▶️ Make sure pets and livestock are safe and secure.
▶️ Prepare for possible power outages. Report outages to TasNetworks on 132 004.
▶️ During and after damaging winds, stay clear of fallen or damaged trees and power lines.
▶️ Take extra care on the roads and watch for fallen trees, debris and other hazards.

ℹ️ Stay up to date with current warnings and follow the advice of emergency services.
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Be prepared and keep up-to-date with:
📌 weather information & warnings at https://www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/
📌 TasALERT – for current warnings and advice or download the TasAlert app (TasALERT.com/download).
📌 road closures at https://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/
📌 preparedness information at https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/
📌 ABC radio for the latest information.
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If you require assistance:
📲 Phone SES on 132 500 for non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance
📲 Phone Triple Zero (000) in life-threatening emergencies.

16/09/2026

Tasmanians can now access the Tasmanian Strategic Flood Maps through the TasALERT RiskReady portal, making it easier to understand flood risk for properties and communities across the state.

The maps provide valuable flood hazard information to help individuals, businesses, and community organisations make informed decisions about preparedness, planning and risk reduction.

By understanding local flood risks, Tasmanians can take practical steps to better protect their homes, properties, and communities from future flood events.

Explore the maps, learn about the risks in your area, and get prepared at 👉 TasALERT.com/riskready

11/09/2026

🧡A team of SES personnel based in the state’s north-west is representing Tasmania in the National Disaster Rescue Challenge in the Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, this weekend.

🙌The challenge brings SES teams from across Australia together to test their rescue skills, teamwork and leadership through simulated high-pressure emergency scenarios.

🚨Over two days of competition, teams will face a range of disaster-response challenges, including vertical rescue, confined-space operations, mass-casualty management and structural-collapse simulations.

🦾Tasmania is represented by a strong and capable team who have committed a great deal of time to preparation and training, honing their skills and building their confidence before departing this morning.

🤝This is also a valuable opportunity for the team to learn from other SES organisations, see how they approach different challenges and bring home new experiences and perspectives that can benefit our volunteers and broader capability.

Go team!! 👏

07/09/2026

🔥 Hobart, let's get prepared! ⛈️

Come along to the City of Hobart community preparedness event on Saturday and meet with representatives from Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania SES.

Now is a great time to learn simple steps to prepare for bushfires, floods and other emergencies.

✅ Free community event
✅ Local emergency services and experts
✅ Practical preparedness tips

We hope to see you there! 😊

Send a message to learn more

03/09/2026

Storm Advice - Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts - Monitor conditions

Tasmania SES has issued a Storm Advice – Monitor conditions for the Western, Upper Derwent Valley, South East, Central Plateau and parts of North East, East Coast, North West Coast, Central North and Midlands Forecast Districts.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning forecasting damaging winds today.

Locations likely to be impacted: Strahan, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Geeveston, Dover and Bridport

These conditions may lead to:

* Fallen trees, branches and powerlines
* Flying objects which may cause injury
* Damage to homes, buildings and vehicles
* Dangerous driving conditions and potential road closures

What to do:
If you are in or near the storm area, Tasmania SES advises:

* If you have an emergency plan, check it now.
* Make sure your emergency kit is ready.
* Look after children and pets.
* Check on family, friends and neighbours.
* Stay indoors where possible.
* Never shelter under trees or powerlines.
* Secure loose outdoor items, including furniture and play equipment.
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Be ready for possible power, water, phone or internet outages.

For Tasmania SES Storm Warning updates, visit TasALERT.com or listen to ABC local radio.

Community Information:
* For life-threatening emergencies, dial triple zero (000).
* For emergency storm assistance call the SES on 132 500.
* For current weather conditions and river levels, visit www.bom.gov.au/tas/
* For current reported road closures, visit www.police.tas.gov.au
* For more information on preparing for storms, visit www.ses.tas.gov.au