NSW SES Bankstown Unit

24/04/2026

This Anzac Day, the NSW SES pays tribute to the bravery of our Australian heroes who served for our country.

We will always remember them. Lest we forget 🇦🇺

30/03/2026

Over the last week volunteers from NSW SES Bankstown Unit, NSW SES Sutherland Shire NSW SES Liverpool combined to undertake Urban Search and Rescue (USAR1).
Participants completed practical stands and assessments ensuring they are ready if required to assist.
Thank you to NSW SES Auburn Unit for hosting us and allowing us to use your training facilities.

NSW SES
David Saliba MP
Jihad Dib MP
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek - City of Canterbury Bankstown
City of Canterbury Bankstown

11/12/2025

⚠️ FLASH FLOODING is a high risk this morning in many parts of the state.

📍 Areas including the metropolitan Sydney area and the Illawarra as well as northern and north east parts of the state, should monitor conditions and stay alert.

Flash flooding is dangerous and unpredictable. It can occur suddenly and without warning.

🚗 Steer clear of floodwaters. If you come across a flooded road, TURN AROUND and find a safer route.

If you don’t need to be on the roads during heavy rainfall this morning, please delay your travel.
Visit Live Traffic NSW to check road conditions before any necessary journeys.

‼️ NOTE: Take extra caution as there may also extra traffic on the roads due to the busy holiday period.

📲 Stay vigilant by monitoring the rainfall in your area and by monitoring warnings on the Hazards Near Me app or the NSW SES website.

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

11/12/2025

⚠️Heads up Bankstown and Surround ⚠️

⛈️ Risk of Severe Thunderstorms producing Heavy Rainfall leading to Flash Flooding predicted to impact from the early hours of tomorrow morning (Friday 12th Dec) into the middle of the day

Act now to prepare your properties by:

🛑Don’t drive through flooded roads
🚗 Slow down during reduced visibility
📱 Download the live traffic app to stay informed of any road closures
📱 Download the Hazards near me app and stay informed of weather warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

The NSW SES is prepared and ready to assist the local community. For emergency assistance is Storms and Floods call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

David Saliba MP
Jihad Dib MP
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek - City of Canterbury Bankstown
NSW SES
City of Canterbury Bankstown
Kylie Wilkinson MP
Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce - CBCC
Canterbury-Bankstown community news
Milperra Community Group
Condell Park Social Network
Georges Hall Social Network
Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force

18/09/2025

🚨🚨RFS Get Ready Weekend! 🚨🚨

This Sunday Bankstown SES volunteers will be supporting NSW RFS - Engadine Brigade at their Annual Get Ready Weekend

🗓️ DATE: Sunday 21st September 2025

⏰ TIME: 10am to 2pm

📍 LOCATION: Ferntree Road, Engadine

🙌You’ll meet:

🚒NSW Rural Fire Service
🚓NSW Police
🚔 NSW Highway Patrol
🚒Fire + Rescue NSW
🚑NSW Ambulance
🟠NSW SES
⛑️Red Cross
🏞️WIRES
💬 Sutherland Shire Council
🐍 Shire Snake Wranglers
☕️ Coffee Van
🌭 Sausage Sizzle
🎉+More!!

NSW SES
NSW SES Sutherland Shire
Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force
NSW SES Bankstown Unit
Sutherland Shire Police Area Command
Australian Red Cross
David Saliba MP
Jihad Dib MP

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30/06/2025

🚗 Check traffic conditions before you travel 🚗

Heavy rainfall tonight and tomorrow may result in flooding along your regular travel routes. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and seek alternate routes if the road is flooded.

⚠️ Plan your routes by checking Live Traffic NSW - https://www.livetraffic.com/

🛑 Do NOT attempt to cross a flooded road. NEVER drive, walk or play in flood water. Conditions and water levels can change suddenly and without warning.

If you require assistance, call us on 132 500.
If you are in an emergency situation, call Triple Zero (000).

30/06/2025

🌧 With heavy rain forecasted, now is a good time for last minute checks to make sure your home is storm ready.🏚

Blocked gutters are a common cause of roof leaks, especially during heavy downpours. When water can’t drain properly, it can overflow and seep under the eaves, often leading to leaks inside the ceiling. Clearing your gutters and checking drainage now can go a long way in avoiding damage.

To prepare your home
🛠 Physically remove leaves and debris in house and road gutters
🛠 Use the garden hose to clear/ flush drains

For tips on how you can prepare for storms visit https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/storm

30/06/2025

Milperra and surrounds flooding - Stay informed - Flood - Advice

A low pressure system is expected to bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the area and may cause minor flooding from Tuesday along the Georges River.

See the Flood Advice for further details via; https://www.hazardwatch.gov.au/alert/ad0dd708-3763-4671-956e-595a3222167c

Source: Hazard Watch, as of 30Jun2025 at 01:58pm.

Advice - Milperra and surrounds flooding - Stay informed

23/05/2025

Low-lying part of Chipping Norton flooding
Prepare to evacuate
Watch and Act

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to PREPARE TO EVACUATE due to current minor flooding:

- Rickard Road
- Riverside Road
- Arthur Street

You should monitor the situation and prepare to evacuate so that you can safely evacuate when instructed to do so by NSW SES. Wherever possible, you should prepare to stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements.

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.

What are we expecting?

Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning has caused river level rises across the Georges River catchment. Minor flooding may develop at Liverpool from Friday afternoon

This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/Jy1iM3

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 2:48pm on Friday 23rd May 2025.

23/05/2025

Milperra and surrounds flooding
Stay informed
Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted minor flooding on the Georges:

- Milperra and surrounds

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD) is currently at 1.49 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.

The Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD) may peak near the minor flood level (2.00 m) Friday evening on the high tide.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

- low-lying bridges, roads and causeways

View the full warning: https://hazardwatch.gov.au/a/xKKMVD

Download the Hazards Near Me App and set up ‘Watch Zones’ to receive warnings in real time. https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Post current at 1:12pm on Friday 23rd May 2025.