How do I contact SES?

How do I contact SES?

If you require assistance due to flood, storm and tsunami emergencies, please phone NSW SES on 132 500. Watch this short video if you are unsure of when and why to call the NSW SES on 132 500.

Do SES volunteers get paid?

PAYMENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR RFS AND SES VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE SPENT WEEKS KEEPING COMMUNITIES SAFE. Drought-affected primary producers will be able to claim a payment of $200 per day without evidence of income loss. Payments are tax-free and are not means-tested.

How can SES help?

NSW SES is a volunteer-based organisation that works with communities to prepare and respond to severe weather events. We are the lead agency for flood, storm and tsunami in NSW. We manage responses to these emergencies and help communities prepare through planning and education.

Are donations to SES tax deductible?

Donations made directly to the NSW SES are for the benefit of volunteers and are always gratefully received and are a tremendous help. All donations over $2.00 are tax-deductible.

Do SES remove fallen trees?

If a fallen tree has caused damage to your vehicle or home, contact the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 to help you remove it free of charge! They also won’t remove any tree that doesn’t pose any immediate danger to your family or property.

Who runs SES?

The NSW SES is made up almost entirely of volunteer members, numbering over 9,000 as of June 2018. Members are easily identified by their distinctive orange overalls. The agency is led by its Commissioner who reports to the Minister for Emergency Services, presently David Elliott….New South Wales State Emergency Service.

What age can I join the SES?

Volunteers can join the NSW SES at ages 16 and 17 but must complete a Parent and Guardian Consent form at the time of joining. Volunteers aged under 18 can still participate in most NSW SES activities but cannot attend incidents which may involve trauma, such as Road Crash Rescue.

What do SES do?

About Us. NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. We are a volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Is SES a registered charity?

“The NSW State Emergency Service Volunteers Associations (ABN 21688925780) is a charity registered with the ACNC and has deductible gift recipient status.

How do you donate to SES?

The NSW SES Volunteers Association is able to help you with making a donation by simply calling 1300 073 782 or though the Donate button on our website. Further details can also be provided by Contacting Us.

What to do if a tree falls on powerlines?

If a tree has fallen on your house, account for all residents. Call 911 to report the incident and get help for anyone who is injured. Follow emergency personnel’s instructions about how to stay safe until help arrives. Downed trees that have become entangled in power lines are an electrocution and fire hazard.

What do you do when a tree falls in your yard?

Call emergency services if you are concerned about injuries or serious structural damage. The fire department can make sure that your home is secure. If the tree has fallen in your yard and hasn’t damaged anything, you can move on and call a tree removal professional.

Where can I find emergency information for Maitland?

For updates on the current situation, please visit the NSW State Emergency Services (SES) website or Twitter feed, or follow the NSW Hunter SES and Maitland SES Unit on Facebook. For more information on emergency preparedness and home safety visit Get Ready Maitland.

What do you need to know about NSW SES?

Here’s to all the NSW SES volunteers who give their time during emergencies, read some volunteer profiles and learn more about the people keeping you safe. Severe Weather Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology to alert communities to the threat of severe weather.

Is the NSW SES emergency + app free?

The Emergency+ app is a free app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their Government and industry partners. NSW SES provide warnings specific to local areas. Simply enter your postcode or suburb to view the location on the map along with a list of warnings here.

Which is the safer place to play in Maitland?

Please note: Maitland’s neighbourhood safer place is the Maitland No.1 Sportsground, not Smyth Field as indicated on the map. RFS will be updating this as soon as possible.