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Wyong Local Unit of the NSW State Emergency Service. NSW SES is the combat agency for floods, storms

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. 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 SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the rural parts of 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. The 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.

25/10/2026

Backyard trampolines and other unsecured items love a good storm and chance to escape.
They will be swept up by winds and love travelling to new places such as through windows, onto cars, powerlines, pools and clotheslines usually causing significant and expensive damage. You can stop their destructive travel plans by securing these items.

22/10/2026

WET WEATHER REMINDER FOR COASTIES!

Well Coasties, it's certainly wet out there today, with heavy rain at times in certain parts of the coast.

Wet weather can mean slippery roads, leaking roofs, blocked gutters and loose items blowing around the yard.

Days like today are a good reminder to ask yourself:

- Are my gutters and downpipes clear?
- Have I secured outdoor furniture, trampolines and other loose items?
- Do I have an emergency plan for my household?
- Do I know NEVER to drive, ride or walk through floodwater, no matter how shallow it looks?

WHEN SHOULD YOU CALL THE NSW SES?

Call 132 500 for emergency storm and flood assistance, including:

- Storm-damaged or leaking roofs needing temporary repairs.
- Fallen trees threatening homes or blocking essential access.
- Floodwater entering or threatening your home.
- Emergency sandbagging or temporary protection where available.

WHAT THE SES DOES NOT DO

The SES is not a general maintenance or cleanup service. This includes gutter cleaning, routine tree pruning, garden cleanups and permanent repairs. For power outages, contact your electricity network provider.

REMEMBER THESE TWO NUMBERS!

000: Life-threatening emergencies requiring Police, Fire or Ambulance.

132 500: NSW SES assistance for storm and flood emergencies.

Most importantly, look after yourselves, your families and your neighbours. Check on anyone who might need a hand, and never put yourself at risk trying to fix something in dangerous weather.

Stay safe out there, Coasties!

12/10/2026

Meet Ollie our youngest but by no means any less valuable member of our unit. Ollie has shown consistent aptitude, enthusiasm and willingness to embrace what is expected of him, attending and completing extensive training and gaining the respect of all who encounter him. We are proud to have him part of the orange family.

11/10/2026

NSW SES WYONG UNIT | LAND SEARCH EXERCISE

Over the weekend, eight members from NSW SES Wyong Unit travelled to the Ku-ring-gai Unit to take part in a large-scale land search exercise involving more than 90 emergency services personnel.

The exercise was based on a simulated aircraft crash in northern Sydney, with search teams tasked with navigating through challenging terrain to locate aircraft wreckage, collect evidence, identify casualties and carry out casualty extrication.

Wyong Unit contributed a five-member field search team, with three additional members supporting incident management, logistics and casualty simulation (moulage).

Our five-member field team covered more than 7km on foot throughout the day, navigating through residential areas, creeks, waterfalls and open bushland.

Using their navigation and land search skills, the team successfully located and recovered 12 pieces of evidence from various locations across the search area. These items were then combined with evidence collected by other search teams to piece together an image of the aircraft on the unit floor.

This was a great achievement for our field team, demonstrating their navigation skills, teamwork, communication and ability to systematically search a large area of challenging terrain.

The exercise brought together a range of emergency service capabilities, including:

NSW SES Drone Teams

Heavy Capability Vehicle (HCV) Team

VRA Search Dog Team

St John Ambulance personnel

NSW SES Field Search Teams

Exercises like these provide valuable opportunities for our volunteers to practise their skills, work alongside other emergency services and strengthen our ability to respond to real-life search and rescue operations.

A big thank you to the Ku-ring-gai Unit and everyone involved in organising and supporting such a worthwhile training exercise.

And one important lesson from the day? Our navigation and search skills got a good workout, but nobody has developed a greater appreciation for leeches!

11/10/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 12 October 2026, for the Greater Sydney area with forecast Extreme fire danger and the Greater Hunter area with forecast High fire danger. Warm and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

09/10/2026

It’s time to get your property ready - more unstable weather is on the way from tonight into next week! ☔️

Here’s a breakdown of what we’re expecting:

🔹 Thunderstorms are possible across the state from tonight into Saturday morning, possibly becoming severe in Northeastern NSW. Damaging winds and large hail are the main risks, with isolated heavy rainfall possible.

🔹 Saturday and Sunday afternoon, storms are expected to redevelop over Northeastern NSW.

🔹 Monday and Tuesday, widespread showers and severe thunderstorms are possible across much of NSW, including the Hunter, Central Coast, Northern Coast and adjacent slopes and ranges and Northern Inland. Damaging winds, large hail and localised heavy rainfall of 60-70mm is possible.

🔹 From Wednesday, storms are expected to head to Northern ranges and coast, including the Hunter.

Stay ahead of the storm and prepare now:

🔸 Move your vehicle under cover or away from trees and powerlines, if safe to do so.
🔸 Tie down loose items ahead of strong winds.
🔸 Keep clear of creeks and storm drains
🔸 Clear your gutters and trim back overhanging branches.

🚗 If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.
Stay vigilant. Flash flooding is dangerous and unpredictable.

📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit our website to stay up to date with warnings, especially as the weather moves through and may affect other locations.

☎️ If you require assistance, call us on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).
Thanks to SES for the update.

03/10/2026

Backyard trampolines, swing sets or other things in your yard can be so much fun, watching them being blown away isn't.
If a storm or high wind suddenly struck what could you prepare and secure today to reduce any loss or damage?
A walk around your outside areas could make a world of difference.
For general repairs, clean-up, maintenance or permanent repairs, contact your insurer or a qualified tradesperson.
000 = Life threatening emergency
132 500 = Emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis.

03/10/2026

NEVER DRIVE IN FLOOD WATER.
Every year NSW SES Volunteers conduct hundreds of flood rescues. Most of those involve rescuing people in cars trapped in floodwater.
In bad weather many NSW drivers overestimate their driving ability, placing a false sense of security in the cars they drive. Some drivers feel social pressure to follow those around them no matter the risk, while other drivers put everyday tasks above personal safety.
Driving to work, picking up kids from school or just running everyday errands can put you and the people you love in danger.
Checking weather conditions, choosing alternate routes or advising people of your delay are some ways you can keep safe.
The decisions you make can have lifelong impacts. Steer Clear of floods.

02/10/2026

This long weekend we’re expecting severe thunderstorms, large hail, heavy rainfall and damaging winds across parts of the state from this evening into Sunday.
Severe thunderstorms are possible across the Central West, South Coast, Illawarra and Sydney from today through to Sunday, before moving northeast early next week.
Thunderstorms could bring flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail, with heavy rainfall reaching up to 100mm in some areas. Minor flooding is also possible across state river systems.
Residents in the forecast areas should be prepared and follow safety advice:
🔸Clear your drains and gutters
🔸Trim back overhanging trees or branches
🔸Tie down loose items
🔸If you come across a flooded road, steer clear and find an alternative route
📲 Download Hazards Near Me to stay across warnings and if you’re going away, ensure you check the weather at both your destination and at home.
🚗 Remember, double demerits are now in play and the roads may be heavier, so drive to conditions.
If you come across a flooded road, steer clear and find an alternative route.
If you require assistance, call us on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).
Thanks you to NSW SES for this posts content.

Address

12 Levitt Street
Wyong, NSW
2259

Telephone

+61132500

Website

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

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