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Emergency

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Search any location in Australia to find local warnings and incidents on our interactive map.

Plan for an Emergency

The fire has passed. Now what do you do?

The fire may have passed and the warning downgraded, but you still need to take care and be vigilant. Here are some steps you can take to help you recover. 

A koala sits on the road surrounded by burnt forest.

Know what you'll do with your animals if it floods

Make an evacuation plan for your pets and livestock to keep them safe in an emergency.

A person in a flouro jacket and a rescue worker carrying two dogs under his arms walk in floodwaters.

Lots of rain can mean mould, this is how to get rid of it.

Our houses can become breeding grounds for mould after prolonged rain. It's important to clean and remove it properly as it can lead to severe health effects.

Speckles of green mould are spread all over the soles of a pair of leather sandals.

What to do if there's an earthquake near you

Seven safe things you should do to protect yourself in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake.

A large pile of bricks in an alleyway.

Disasters and Domestic Violence — ways you can help

Family and domestic violence incidents increase after a disaster. Here are some things you can do to support someone if you think they are a victim.

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Emergency warnings explained

Wondering what a Watch & Act alert means for you? What’s the difference between a category two and category three cyclone? Find the definitions here.

A laptop shows a map of the Australian Capital Territory with a red emergency warning area

How to listen to ABC Radio in an emergency

Stay informed in an emergency, set your local ABC radio station in the ABC listen app, and find the frequency on your battery-powered radio.

Roadside sign on a trailer saying TUNE TO ABC. There are gum trees along the side of the road.

In the News

Emergency powers invoked as flood risk rises across Central Australia

An emergency has been declared as as a tropical low brings heavy rain, rising river levels and flooding risks to Central Australia and the Barkly region.

A sign that says "water over road" in front of a flooded roadway.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Floods

Motorcyclist died while on memorial ride for father during SA downpour

An outback tragedy has claimed the life of avid motorcyclist Darran Hyman, whose death during SA's weekend wet weather came almost exactly two years after his own father was also killed during a ride.

Darran Hyman and Trevor Hyman - two men sit side by side and smile.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Floods

Qld on cyclone watch as rain drenches parts of state

Parts of Queensland are drenched after more than 200 millimetres of rain fell in less than 24 hours — and there is more rain and potentially a cyclone on the way.  

small town remote Queensland surrounded by flood water

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Weather Warnings

Man dies after reportedly being washed away at Eurelia, SA Police say

Police say emergency services were called to the area, about 30km north of Orroroo, following reports a motorcyclist had been washed away when attempting to cross a flooded creek.

A close up of the word 'POLICE' on a white car

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

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