Get help in an emergency
Call Triple Zero (000) if someone is seriously injured, in danger, or there is a fire.
Call the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 for help during floods, storms or fallen trees.
For bushfire information, call the Bushfire Information Line 1800 679 737.
Australia has specific safety risks such as extreme weather, bushfires and water hazards. Knowing how to prepare and respond helps keep you and your family safe.
Videos
Storms, fire and flood information
Watch videos about what to do in an emergency weather event such as storms, fires and floods, in different languages.
Multicultural water safety education
Watch videos about water safety in different languages.
Weather and environment
Learn how to check weather conditions, understand warnings and alerts, and prepare for extreme heat, storms and other environmental risks.
Use this tool to find the weather in your location in NSW.
Use this tool to find weather warnings and alerts in Australia.
Download the Emergencyplus app to help connect with emergency services and NSW Police.
Download the Hazards Near Me app to view emergency warnings and advice for fires, floods and tsunamis in NSW.
Listen to information about coping during a heatwave in Australia.
Watch videos about what to do in an emergency weather event such as storms, fires and floods, in different languages.
Bushfires
Learn how bushfires happen, how to prepare your home, and what to do to stay safe before, during and after a fire.
Use this tool to find the weather in your location in NSW.
Use this tool to find fire weather warnings in NSW.
Read information about Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), which is the State Government agency responsible for the provision of fire, rescue and hazmat services in cities and towns across NSW.
Read information about home fire safety.
Read information about home fire safety in your language.
Watch a video about bushfire safety in Australia.
Read information about requesting a Safety Visit, where firefighters will come to your home, check your smoke alarms and give you personalised fire safety advice.
Floods
Learn how to prepare for floods, stay informed during severe weather, and what to do to stay safe if flooding occurs.
Use this tool to find the weather in your location in NSW.
Water safety
Learn how to stay safe at beaches, rivers and coastal areas, understand warning signs, and respond to emergencies.
Use this tool to find the weather in your location in NSW.
Use this tool to find tides and marine weather information for coastal and local waters, lakes, seas and oceans in NSW.
Read information about beach and water safety.
Use this tool to access the beach and coastal safety resource hub.
Read information about beach safety in your language.
Watch a video about how to stay safe at the beach.
Watch information about water safety in your language.
Read information about water safety.
Animal safety
Learn how to stay safe around Australian wildlife and understand safe and responsible pet ownership.
Read information and watch videos about Australian wildlife.
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