NSW SES Lake Macquarie Unit

NSW SES Lake Macquarie Unit Local community volunteers coming together to assist their community during times of need.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency, preparedness and response service dedicated to assisting the community of NSW. It is made up almost entirely of volunteers, with 229 units located
throughout the state. The units comprise of approximately 10,000 volunteer members, who are easily identified by their distinctive orange overalls. While our core responsibilities are for flood, sto

rm and tsunami operations, the NSW SES also provides support to general rescue efforts in the State. This includes Road Crash Rescue (RCR), Vertical Rescue (VR), Urban Search and Rescue (USR), evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural) and other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats. Volunteers in a number of isolated communities have also been trained as Community First Responders by the Ambulance Service of New South Wales. The Service's trained rescuers also support the full-time emergency services during major disasters. The NSW SES assists other emergency services when they are performing major operations. These services include the NSW Police Force, the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW and the Ambulance Service of NSW. The NSW SES also partners with local communities through Community Engagement programs like FloodSafe, StormSafe and TsunamiSafe. These programs are supported by strategies and resources, are delivered locally through a range of activities and events and are a priority for the NSW SES. The aim is to engage at-risk communities on preparedness, response and recovery measures so that there is no loss of life and impacts caused by these events are minimised. This in turn builds community resilience to floods, storms and tsunami. For further information visit the NSW SES website at http://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/

01/06/2026
01/06/2026
29/05/2026

NSW SES has responded to more than 500 incidents as widespread rainfall and thunderstorms impact northern and eastern parts of the state. 🌧️

Flood rescue operators, along with partner emergency service personnel, have completed seven flood rescues across the Central Coast and Mid North Coast. The majority have involved cars that became trapped in floodwater as flash flooding inundated roads quickly.

🚘❗Steer clear of floodwater. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue for parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast and adjacent districts this afternoon, before easing later today.

📲 Stay across the latest warnings and advice by downloading the Hazards Near Me app and setting up a watch zone for your local area.

☎️ If you need assistance during storms or floods, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, always call Triple Zero (000).

Morning Community Our team has filled sandbags for collection to assist you. The sandbags are located at the Lake Macqua...
28/05/2026

Morning Community

Our team has filled sandbags for collection to assist you.

The sandbags are located at the Lake Macquarie City Unit corner of Fourth Street and CreekReserveRoad, Boolaroo. We have Members on site to assist you and scan the QR code so we are able to monitor how many are going out!

Reminder that in case of emergency call 000. For storm and flood related damage call 132 500.

Morning Community With the heavy rain overnight and due to continue, jobs are pouring into the Unit. Members were our la...
28/05/2026

Morning Community

With the heavy rain overnight and due to continue, jobs are pouring into the Unit.

Members were our last night attending to jobs as well as previous days. Our members will be in the field today completing temporary repairs to storm damage.

Please understand that our field teams will progress through the jobs safely and effectively. It may take longer than you wish, but they will get to you.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. A reminder that in case of an emergency call 000. For storm and flood related damage call 132 500.

28/05/2026

Morning Community Our team has filled sandbags for collection to assist you. The sandbags are located (under cover) outs...
28/05/2026

Morning Community

Our team has filled sandbags for collection to assist you.

The sandbags are located (under cover) outside the Lake Macquarie City Unit on Fourth Street, Boolaroo. It would be appreciated, if you take sandbags, they are recovered to keep the rain out and to scan the QR code above them so we are able to monitor how many are going out!

Reminder that in case of emergency call 000. For storm and flood related damage call 132 500.

27/05/2026

Good afternoon wonderful community!

We would like to remind everyone going into the next few days to stay safe and cautious with the anticipated increase in rainfall.

We’re asking the community to do their bit and not take any unnecessary risks.

Download the Hazards Near Me app and set up a watch zone with your local area so you are alerted with the latest advice.

Remember, never drive through floodwaters 🚫
Always stay aware, and drive to the conditions ✔️

Thank you,
Cooranbong SES

27/05/2026

UPDATE at 3:13 pm 27/05: A separate severe thunderstorm warning for HEAVY RAINFALL has been issued for parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts. Link to the full warning in the comments.

Update at 12:19 pm 29/05: Weather warning has been downgraded to minor flooding possible for Manning, Gloucester, Paterson Williams rivers from late Friday.

A Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology ☔️

Residents in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast District should monitor conditions and follow safety advice.

Heavy rainfall which may lead to FLASH FLOODING in elevated parts of the southern Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter, and adjacent districts from Thursday afternoon. Rainfall is expected to ease during Friday afternoon.

🛑 Steer clear of floodwaters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

⚠️ Remember, flash flooding is dangerous and unpredictable. Stay vigilant.

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

Stay safe and prepared:
🔸 Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines if safe to do so.
🔸 Tie down loose items in your yard.
🔸 Stay indoors away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as well.
🔸 Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 10:56 am EST on Wednesday 27 May 2026

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Cnr Of Fourth Street, Creek Reserve Road
Boolaroo, NSW
2284

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+61132500

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