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24.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for people in South Coast and parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains l...ocations. HEAVY RAIN, DAMAGING WIND GUST, AND RENEWED RIVER RISES POSSIBLE FOR THE SOUTH COAST ON THE WEEKEND A broad low pressure system is crossing NSW on Friday. As this system reaches the Tasman Sea on Saturday, another low centre is forecast to develop near the southern coast which will then linger during the weekend. Very wet and windy conditions are expected to develop across the south coast and adjacent areas as a result. Locations which may be affected include #BatemansBay, #Eden, #Bega, #MoruyaHeads, #Bombala, #Cabramurra, #Selwyn, #Nimmitabel and #Khancoban. Continue reading http://bit.ly/2wuOXWt NSW SES advises people planning to travel south this weekend, during bad weather to avoid camping on low-lying land near creeks, rivers, steam and other waterways. If severe weather is forecast, avoid travelling on roads. http://bit.ly/2m248nN For emergency help in flood, storm and tsunami, call NSW SES on 132 500.

23.01.2022 Severe Weather Update: heavy rainfall and flooding for NSW South Coast & eastern Victoria. Video current at 2.30 pm AEST, 7 August 2020. Know your weather.Know... your Risk. For the latest warnings: http://ow.ly/eSzT50ATb1e. ABC Emergency | Vic Emergency | NSW SES | Victoria State Emergency Service

22.01.2022 We're being warned it's going to be an unusually wet and wild summer with powerful storms, like tonight's, predicted across the state. The NSW SES today launche...d a demonstration of just how dangerous floodwater can be and the risks of jumping in to save someone. www.7NEWS.com.au #NSWstorm #7NEWS

20.01.2022 At the time of the 9/11 attacks I had just clocked up 9 months as the Operations Manager, Counter Terrorism First Response at Sydney Airport. I will never forget receiving the phone call, watching the footage and then listening to the coverage as I headed in to work. The commentary as the towers came down, knowing how many occupants and first responders would still be inside, was beyond gut wrenching. Amazing courage and sacrifice shown by so many. Lest we forget.

20.01.2022 Theft and vandalism are low acts at the best of times but when they impact community assets provided to save lives, you can only wonder at the mentality. I'd like to ask people in Australia to share this far and wide on the off chance somebody with information may call Crimestoppers

20.01.2022 Advice for travelers If you’re traveling on the roads today make sure you take care. So far we have had 4 flood rescues and 2 flooded homes in Gerringong. ...We are also seeing jobs filter through in Kiama and Nowra. This is a timely reminder to limit any unnecessary travel and never enter #floodwater. For the latest weather warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology, visit http://bit.ly/2wuOXWt Prepare now for possible flooding. Areas of the South Coast are starting to be affected by the weather, so we are encouraging residents to stay vigilant. For simple things you can do now to prepare, visit http://bit.ly/2m248nN

19.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS, for people in South Coast and parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Districts

19.01.2022 An important message for everyone living on the Hawkesbury-Nepean flood plain

17.01.2022 The Defence community has become aware of another former member taking their own life in recent days. The post I am sharing here makes a hugely important point about the relative issues of loss of identity vs the true importance of every individual to their families and loved ones; this message is equally applicable to other career fields, particularly police and emergency services. Thanks to Dave and Andrew for the original share. If you’re struggling please, please reach out...

16.01.2022 When we say not to cross a flooded road this is why; this is the damage you can't see, even when there is only low water across the road.

15.01.2022 Are you skilled in training management and RTO compliance? Can you lead and inspire a small team while building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders? Interested in contributing to the effectiveness of a volunteer emergency service? The NSW SES may have your dream job...

14.01.2022 Issued at 4:04 am Monday, 10 August 2020 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and DAMAGING SURF For people in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metrop...olitan and Illawarra Forecast Districts. WINDS AND SURF ALONG THE COASTAL DISTRICTS A trough along the New South Wales coast, together with multiple low centres within the trough, are bringing increased winds and surf along the southern and central parts of the coast. The areas of winds and surf should shift to the northern coast on Monday as the system heads north. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are currently occurring about the Illawarra and Sydney coast,and forecast to extend to the Hunter coast this morning, before extending to the Mid North Coast in the afternoon. DAMAGING SURF, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, may lead to significant beach erosion along coastal parts of the Illawarra, Sydney and Hunter coast this morning, and forecast to extend further north to Smoky Cape this afternoon. Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Surf conditions should ease in the south later Monday, but hazardous surf conditions should persist until Tuesday. In conjunction with DAMAGING SURF, a Hazardous Surf Warning is also current. See http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/hazardoussurf.shtml Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney, Wollongong, Huskisson and Ulladulla.

14.01.2022 | Issued at 11:18 am Sunday, 9 August 2020 | Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING SURFFor people in Illawarra and parts of Mid... North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, South Coast and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. HEAVY RAIN IN THE SOUTH. COASTAL WINDS AND SURF TO INCREASE A trough along the New South Wales coast is deepening with multiple low centres developing within the trough. This system is currently bringing widespread rain to the Illawarra coast and adjacent ranges, and is set to bring increased winds and surf along the coast from this afternoon as one of the low centres make landfall. HEAVY RAINFALL, which is leading to RIVERINE FLOODING, is forecast to continue for the Illawarra, northern half of the South Coast, and eastern parts of the and Southern Tablelands districts today. The areas of heavy falls may extend to the Sydney Metropolitan area and the Hunter Coast late this afternoon or tonight depending on the position and the movement of the lows. Thunderstorms embedded in the rain or any development of a small scale low within the trough may exacerbate the rain rate leading to FLASH FLOODING. The rain should ease around late this evening as the trough starts to move northwards later tonight or early Monday. Moderate to Major Flood Warnings are current for some of the South Coast river catchments. See http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/index.shtml for more information. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are likely to develop on the coastal fringe of the Illawarra and the South Coast by early this afternoon, and the Sydney Metropolitan and the Hunter from late this afternoon. They may ease somewhat overnight before strengthening again Monday morning on the Sydney and Hunter coastal fringe, then extending to the Mid North Coast in the afternoon. DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, may lead to significant beach erosion along coastal parts of the South Coast, Illawarra, Sydney Metropolitan and Central Coast regions from late this afternoon,extending north to about Smoky Cape on Monday. Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Conditions should ease in the south later Monday. Locations which may be affected on SUNDAY include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Braidwood, and Moruya. Locations which may be affected on Monday includes Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, and Port Macquarie.

12.01.2022 A timely article by Mike Baird, former Premier of New South Wales, on supporting leaders when they are in the thick of it. As he points out there comes a time when differences must be put aside and our energies channelled into the collective effort - including (perhaps especially) supporting those charged with making numerous crucial decisions on behalf of us all. He closed with one of my favourite quotes, wise words from Teddy Roosevelt which are worthy of further reproducti...on: It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

12.01.2022 Great recognition for Graeme Silver, Deputy Unit Commander NSW SES - City of Newcastle Unit. In addition to his 41 years of service with the NSW SES, Graeme retired from NSW Ambulance in 2018 after 32 years service with the rank of Inspector. On top of his other commitments Graeme is a board member with The Newcastle Beacon, a not for profit organisation dedicated to assisting serving and former members of the Australian Defence Force, Police, Emergency Service Organisations and Corrections. Thank you for an amazing life of service https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleSES/posts/3640075126049580

11.01.2022 R U OK? Day was different for me this year. It's the first time since the day was instituted that I've admitted that I'm not OK. I say admitted, because like many before me I've known it for a while - but knowing it and admitting it, even to yourself, are two very different things. I decided to share my story in the hope that others may recognise, understand and potentially acknowledge similar issues they may be experiencing themselves or that are being faced by family, friends or colleagues.

09.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Hunter, Illawarra, Lower Western and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern... Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:40 am Wednesday, 19 August 2020. VERY WINDY WITH VIGOROUS COLD FRONT Weather Situation: A vigorous cold front will sweep across western New South Wales this morning, reaching eastern parts of the state this afternoon and evening and bringing very windy conditions with its passage. For far western New South Wales including the Lower Western and parts of the Riverina and Upper Western: DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible this morning. For parts of the New South Wales coast and ranges between the Barrington Tops and the southern Alps: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from this afternoon through to Thursday morning. For Alpine areas above 1900 metres, wind speeds could average 80 to 90 km/h and peak wind gusts could exceed 120 km/h. The threat of severe winds is expected to ease for far western New South Wales this afternoon and for eastern New South Wales during Thursday, although conditions will still remain very windy in both areas. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Goulburn, Broken Hill and Thredbo Top.

09.01.2022 Issued at 7:02 pm Friday, 25 September 2020. Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Illawarra and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast..., Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. A strong cold front is bringing gusty winds to much of NSW today. Vigorous winds are expected to continue during Saturday in the front's wake. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS, in excess of 90 km/h, are possible this evening and Saturday. Conditions are expected to ease Saturday afternoon or evening. Locations which may be affected include Scone, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Katoomba and Goulburn.

09.01.2022 Showcasing another aspect of recent storm and flood operations on the NSW South Coast and the truly multi-agency approach that is second nature in contemporary emergency operations. Michelle is the Local Commander for Sapphire Coast which incorporates the NSW SES Units at Bega, Bermagui and Eden. In addition to her command role she is a qualified Level 2 Incident Controller; General Land Rescue, Vertical Rescue and In-Water Flood Rescue Operator; and boat operator. Michelle is one of thousands of amazing volunteers who give their time to serve their communities in times of need.

07.01.2022 NSW SES Northern Zone has dispatched Flood Rescue Operators and Storm Operators from NSW SES - City of Newcastle to support our colleagues on the South Coast this weekend. A massive thank you to all emergency service personnel and our partners in local government and the Bureau of Meteorology as they work to keep our communities safe. If you are on the NSW South Coast, please take care and do not walk, ride or drive through flood water. Remember - if it's flooded, forget it! ABC Newcastle

05.01.2022 This article from the South Coast Register details one of the many flood rescues undertaken on the NSW South Coast last weekend, in this case a multi-agency response involving one of our flood rescue operators from NSW SES - City of Newcastle Unit

04.01.2022 NSW is in for some heat! Did you know that heatwaves are Australia's most deadly natural hazard? Exposure to high temperatures can lead to life-threatening heat-related illness such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. More commonly, heat can make existing chronic illness worse. This can have equally serious consequences such as inducing a heart attack in someone who has a heart condition. Further information on staying healthy and safe in the heat can be found on the NSW Health website by clicking on this link: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//beattheh/Pages/default.aspx

03.01.2022 FBI Director Christopher Wray recently spoke to a Congressional hearing about law enforcement officers who risk their lives daily to protect their communities: It's important for Americans to ... think about what it means for somebody to put his or her life on the line for a complete stranger. Between 2003-2016 SafeWork Australia recorded the deaths of 47 emergency service members while on duty. Since then we have lost several more, including firefighters during the last bu...shfire season and the four Victoria Police officers tragically killed in April. As pointed out by Director Wray, this also doesn't reflect the number of emergency service personnel injured or otherwise adversely impacted - physically, mentally and/or emotionally - by the work they do. To all emergency service personnel, whether paid, retained or volunteer; whether in a response or support role; uniformed or civilian; thank you for putting yourselves on the line day in and day out for your communities. https://twitter.com/i/status/1306720506511532034

01.01.2022 Incredibly proud of the NSW SES volunteers and staff supporting communities impacted by the recent weather event. More than 3,400 calls for assistance were received across the state resulting in over 2,100 jobs including 41 flood rescues. The attached photos give an indication of the conditions faced by our members and colleagues from across the emergency management sector. Thank you to all who supported the response, particularly the families and loved ones of our members and their employers and colleagues - you play a critical role in enabling us to fulfill our mission of saving lives and protecting communities.