Tasmania SES and Fire Service thank volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week
Tasmania State Emergency Service and Tasmania Fire Service are collectively thanking all their volunteers this week – as part of National Volunteer Week. “This week is National Volunteer Week, and…
SES response update – storm damage
Tasmania State Emergency Service has responded to close to 140 requests for storm damage assistance since yesterday. Approximately 50 volunteers have clocked about 400 work hours in their efforts to…
Severe weather affecting southeastern Tasmania
Severe weather is continuing to affect southeast and eastern Tasmania, with intense rainfall, damaging winds and thunderstorms being experienced. A severe weather warning remains in place for heavy rainfall and…
Tasmanians urged to be prepared for severe weather
The State Emergency Service is standing up both a Regional and State Operations Centre in Southern Tasmania from midnight tonight, ahead of forecast severe weather. A severe weather warning remains…
SES warning Tasmanians to take note of forecast dangerous weather
Tasmanians are being urged to pay attention to dangerous weather warnings and forecasts, with intense rainfall expected across parts of the south and east of the state from Thursday night…
Recruitment begins for new Sorell Emergency Services Hub
An exciting opportunity is coming up for people who live or work in/around Sorell to volunteer for the Tasmania Fire Service or State Emergency Service, at the brand-new Sorell Emergency…
Tasmania SES to assist NSW Flood Intelligence and deploy four staff to Wollongong ICC
Four members of Tasmania SES will today be deployed to assist with the NSW flood response. Following a formal request for specialists to support the SES Incident Control Centre (ICC)…
SES seeking details of Tonga tsunami experience
Did you see unusual water behaviour, damage, or erosion around the Tasmanian coast following the Tonga tsunami on 15 January 2022? The State Emergency Service has engaged Mineral Resources Tasmania…
SES Tasmania members recognised in Australia Day Honours 2022
Australia Day Honours will be awarded to three members of Tasmania’s State Emergency Service (SES) today. The Emergency Services Medal, which gives recognition to distinguished service by members of emergency…
Flood Warning Classification Level Review
Discussion Paper Available for comment The SES has reviewed current flood warning levels for major Tasmanian rivers. After broad community consultation and research, changes are recommended to Minor, Moderate or…