NSW SES-Harrington Unit

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).

28/05/2026

21/03/2026

🟠WHO LET THE BOATS OUT - 2026🟠

This morning, we were lucky to have been joined by Marine Rescue Crowdy Harrington while participating in an annual statewide training and exercise day conducted by the NSW SES.
Participating crews were put through their paces, with live on water training scenarios.
Such a fun, action packed morning enjoyed by both crews learning, training and refreshing their on water skills.
Well done to all crews involved in the day.

20/03/2026

FLOOD WARNINGS SURVEY - MAY 2025 EVENT

Were you affected by the floods in the Mid North Coast of New South Wales in May 2025?

We want to hear your story.

An online survey is now open to share your story, with a chance to win a $150 Woolies voucher.

This independent research is funded by Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA), is being undertaken by Macquarie University, and is supported by NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

We want to hear from anyone who was affected by the floods.
We are especially interested in hearing from people who received flood warnings or had to (or were told to) evacuate during the floods.

Every story is important.

Your input could influence future emergency management responses regarding flood warnings, flood evacuation procedures, and understanding of community vulnerabilities in order to improve safety and resilience to future flooding.

Every story counts. share yours by:

• Completing the anonymous survey here:
https://mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kNOk0cSVi9hLwi

• If you’d prefer to talk with us, or would like to share in more
detail, register your interest for an interview here:
https://mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9S6OvNUQqmiG6Vw

To find out more about the project, visit: https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/floods2025

Survey Closes 30th April 2026

11/03/2026

Last night (Tuesday 10th March) two of our members attended the annual Midcoast Cluster awards night.
Our Unit Commander, Martin accepted on behalf of the unit a Commissioners Unit Citation for the 2025 Midcoast flooding event.
And our Deputy Unit Commander, Rob was presented with the National Emergency Medal for his work during the 2019/2020 bush fire emergency.
There were plenty of achievements to be celebrated and well done to all members who received recognition during this event 👏🧡

24/02/2026

If you’ve ever felt that quiet pull to do something that truly matters — this might be it.

Joining the NSW State Emergency Service isn’t about being a hero. It’s about being willing.

Willing to learn.
Willing to train.
Willing to show up when your community needs you most.

From storms and floods to road crash rescue and community education, SES volunteers are everyday people who step forward in extraordinary moments. Teachers. Tradies. Parents. Students. Retirees. People just like you.

You don’t need experience — you’ll be trained and supported every step of the way. What matters most is commitment, teamwork, and a desire to serve something bigger than yourself.

Volunteering with the SES means:
• Gaining practical, real-world skills
• Building lifelong friendships
• Strengthening your leadership and resilience
• Making a genuine difference in your local community

Sometimes the call to serve is loud.
Sometimes it’s quiet.
But when the storm hits, you’ll be glad you answered it.

Join the SES. Because when it matters most, someone needs to show up. Join today at https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer.

14/12/2025

Harrington SES unit would like to pass on our sincere thoughts, condolences and prayers for all persons who have been affected by the horrible scenes that have unfolded on the shores of Bondi this evening 🧡😔

12/12/2025

🔶WHAT WE DON’T DO🔶

🟠🟠 To assist our community, our volunteers carry out “temporary” emergency repairs for damage caused by flooding and storms.
Our role is to make the situation safe and prevent further damage. 🟠🟠

🌲 Has a fallen tree blocked access? i.e. front door/driveway/road?

🌲 Is a tree threatening to fall on your property or driveway?

🏠 Is your roof damaged or leaking?

🏠 Is there damage to your property that you cannot fix yourself?

⚠️ If you answered “No” to the above questions, please contact your insurance company or a private contractor to assess and complete the job, or repair it yourself if safe to do so.

https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/contact-nsw-ses

27/11/2025

⛈️ Storm Damage Update ⛈️

Over 400 incidents were reported to the NSW SES due to severe storms on Wednesday across the Central Coast, Hunter Coast, Hunter Valley and Mid-North Coast.

🦺 Crews are continuing to respond to fallen trees and significant roof and property damage.

⚡️ Over 12,000 properties are currently without power. Ausgrid are working to restore power to these areas. Assume all fallen powerlines are live and keep at least 8 metres away.

☔️ There is the potential for more storms this afternoon across the state. To stay up to date on information and warnings, download the Hazards Near Me app or visit the NSW SES website.

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

14/11/2025

🟠🟠CALL OUT FOR NEW MEMBERS🟠🟠

Harrington SES unit is recruiting now!!!

Do you live in Harrington or surrounding areas, want to give back to the community and are over 16 years of age? Then NSW SES - Harrington SES Unit has a role for you!

Volunteering with the NSW SES is rewarding & flexible!!!

We can offer you both field and Office based roles.

Office Based roles include:
- Incident Management Team (IMT)
- Duty Officer
- Catering
- Logistics
- Membership Officer
- Training

Field Based roles include:
- Storm Ground Operators
- Storm Heights (roof) Operators
- Land Search Operators
- Chainsaw Cross-Cut Operators
- Chainsaw Tree Felling Operators
- Flood Rescue In-Water Technicians
- Flood Boat Operators
- Operational Vehicle Drivers
- Community Engagement Teams
- Shed Operations (chainsaw, boats, vehicle and equipment maintenance)

If you would like to join a group of people that train, have fun and work together in support of OUR Community as well as receive Nationally Recognised training, reach out and we can find a role that best suits you!

If you would like to speak with a NSW SES Member about their experience, or come down and meet the NSW SES - Harrington SES Unit, we meet and train Wednesday nights at our Unit Headquarters located on Hogan Street, Harrington from 6:30pm

If you're ready to join now! head to www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/ and click "Apply Now" to complete the application form.

We hope to welcome you to our team!