NSW SES Maitland Unit

NSW SES Maitland Unit For emergency help in flood, storm and tsunami It is made up almost entirely of volunteers, with 229 units located throughout the state.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency, preparedness and response service dedicated to assisting the community of NSW. 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, storm 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 enlarge 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/

Our volunteers are busy filling sandbags. Pick sandbags up at unit after calling 132500 to log the job.
27/05/2026

Our volunteers are busy filling sandbags. Pick sandbags up at unit after calling 132500 to log the job.

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

20/05/2026
20/05/2026

🧡 Happy WOW Day 2026 🧡

Today is about you.

Across the NSW SES, around than 11,000 members give their time, energy and heart to their communities... not just on the job, but in the moments no one else sees.

The late nights.
The training weekends.
The quiet check‑ins.
The commitment to each other and to the people we serve.

When the community calls, they find you: calm, capable and kind.

So, thank you – for all you have done and all you continue to do.

👉 How you can get involved today:

• Comment your photos below and tell us how you’re celebrating WOW Day 🧡📸

• Share the love with your SES fam on the Thank You Wall: https://my.walls.io/wowday2026

• Head to mySES to hear special thank you messages and read inspiring volunteer stories from across the Service: https://membersesnswgov.sharepoint.com/sites/myses

19/05/2026

This Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day), we're lighting Morpeth Bridge orange to celebrate our amazing SES volunteers 🧡

The SES is always there when our community needs them most, supporting Maitland during storms, floods and other emergencies 💪

Thank you for everything you do 🫶 Help us celebrate these local legends by wearing something orange this Wednesday!

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