NSW SES Ku-Ring-Gai Unit

10/06/2026

Today we participated in the First Responders Day at Beaumont Rd, Public School in Killara, where numerous other Emergency Services were in attendance. We showcased our vehicles and the students posed questions, displaying great enthusiasm. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the students participation.

29/05/2026

Call 132 500 for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) if you need emergency help during flash flooding, flooding & storms

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, always call 000 (Triple Zero) first.

Call the SES for:
Structural damage:
Significant roof or ceiling damage due to storms or fallen trees.
Blocked access:
Fallen trees or branches blocking your driveway, entry, or the road.
Severe flooding:
Your property is flooded, or rising waters are threatening your home.
Emergency repairs:
Temporary fixes (like tarps) to prevent further water damage.

Please NOT call the SES for:

Life-threatening emergencies: Dial 000 instead.

General maintenance: Fallen trees that haven’t caused damage or aren’t blocking entry.
Routine cleanup: Clearing debris, green waste, or cleaning up after the storm passes.
Power outages: Contact your local energy provider instead.Reach out to them as soon as you have an issue so they can triage and prioritize jobs.

Stay safe.

20/05/2026

Today is Wear Orange Wednesday day which is celebrated once a year and tonight Ku-ring-g*i Council lit up its Council Chambers to celebrate our SES volunteers

25/04/2026

Early morning start for the ANZAC Day Dawn service at Hornsby thank you to the 17 members who participated

24/04/2026

07/03/2026

‼️STORM WEATHER WARNING
Heavy rainfall developing with severe thunderstorms

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that at 8:05pm
severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. These thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Hornsby, Terrey Hills and Dooralong by 8:35 pm and Dural, Frenchs Forest and Gordon by 9:05 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

‼️Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
- Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.

For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me app

06/03/2026

Ku‑ring‑g*i SES is deeply saddened to share that our long‑serving volunteer, Ann O’Donovan, has passed away.

Ann served for around 32 years in field operations, incident management and community engagement, receiving multiple awards including the National Medal, SES State Medal and the SES Long Service Medal, as well as citations for major flood and bushfire emergencies.

She was known for her calm, caring nature and her willingness to quietly get things done, whether supporting our community on the ground or looking after fellow volunteers behind the scenes. Since 2007 she was a senior member of the SES Critical Incident and Peer Support programs, most recently supporting SES members across NSW who were impacted by traumatic events.

In 2025 Ann received the Ku‑ring‑g*i SES Flight Lieutenant Stuart Doyle Award for her outstanding contribution to the Unit. She will be deeply missed by all who served alongside her.

We extend our sincere condolences to Ann’s family, friends and colleagues.

26/01/2026

This morning, Reinoud and I were proud to attend the Ku-ring-g*i Australia Day ceremony at Knox Grammar School, celebrating local heroes and welcoming new citizens into our community.

We were incredibly honoured to accept the award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community by an Organisation on behalf of our unit. This recognition truly belongs to every volunteer who gives their time, energy, and heart to helping and protecting others.

The Ku-ring-g*i Citizen of the year for 2026 is 102 years old Dean Simes from Computer Pals. Where he teaches seniors computer skills Dean is also a World War Two veteran, what an inspiration he is to our community.
Other recipients were Jill Green as Environmental Citizen of the year and Angelina Barnsdall awarded Young Citizen of the year.

A huge congratulations to everyone who became an Australian citizen today, and to all the award recipients recognised for their contributions. Days like today are a great reminder of what community — and volunteering — is all about

19/01/2026

After a very busy wet weekend here is a brief snapshot of just some of the many jobs attended during that time.

Our incredible volunteers contributed over 350 hours supporting the community — a huge effort by our Emergency Organizations

Below are a few photos capturing some of the work undertaken.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time, skills, and energy.

18/01/2026

Within the last 48hrs our volunteers have been working around the clock to assist the Ku-Ring- g*i and neighbouring communities during this latest and ongoing storm event.

At a glance our Volunteers have:
Received over 100 Incidents
Deployed at least 10 storm crews
Deployed a specialist flood team to the Northern Beaches
Incident Management Team working around the clock reviewing and deploying personnel to incidents.
Many jobs being tress down and flooded roads & properties.

We would like to say thank you to our other Emergency organisations, FRNSW, NSWPF & RFS for supporting us during the ongoing event.

Please remember not to drive through flood water and stay at least 8m away from powerlines.

🚨For emergency help during storms and floods, call 132 500.

🚨Stay up to date with weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology and Hazards
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