Emergency Preparation Resources
You can’t get back what you’ve lost.
We want everyone to be prepared for an emergency, whether it’s a fire, flood or other crisis. Too many conversations after an emergency begin with “I wish I had…” People wish they’d taken the kids’ baby photographs, kept their passports safe, upped their insurance, or checked in with their neighbours. It’s these conversations that drive us to empower everyone in our community to prepare.
Australian Red Cross
Download the Get Prepared app, download your RediPlan, or build your survival kit.
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Emergency WA
View a live map on that updates regularly and contains key information such as where you can evacuate to or what roads are closed.
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Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES)
Access resources and information on fires, floods and more online via DFES.
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ABC Radio
Listen to the ABC Radio to hear live updates during an emergency.
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Mental Health Safety & Support
Mental health matters. Seek help at a resource below - many of these organisations and mental health supporters offer 24 hour communication, available via phone call, text, or online chat.
Are you concerned for someone or even yourself, who may be at risk of domestic or family violence? Here are places that you can find help, or people you can contact:
Livestock & Wildlife
For concerns about the native wildlife affected in the area of emergency, you can visit the DPIRD website via the link below or by calling (08) 9368 3333. If you're unsure, you can also give our Rangers a call on (08) 9780 4200 during office hours.
Livestock & Animals (DPIRD)
If you have any further concerns and require support, you can contact:
RSPCA:
1300 278 358
For pets and livestock
www.rspcawa.org.au
EASE WA:
0436 389 445
For assistance with animal feed and care, this organisation also offers emergency evacuation services for all livestock.
RURAL AID:
1300 327 624
This organisation helps primary producers with finances, water, fodder, and other volunteer assistance.
www.ruralaid.org.au
Financial Assistance
You can contact the Department of Communities for assistance via 1800 032 965, or visit their website:
Department of Communities
Alternatively, you can also apply for a Crisis Payment online through Services Australia. This could provide you with a one-off non-taxable payment if you’ve experienced an extreme circumstance and are in severe financial hardship.
Services Australia
Land Management
The Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD) is available for those with a farm and who are recovering after being affected by bushfires.
DPIRD
For those who are concerned about local rivers and creeks, you can refer to the Lower Blackwood Land Conservation District Committee (LCDC) via the website below for information and resources, including on fencing revegetation.
Lower Blackwood LCDC
BlazeAid is a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods. Working alongside the rural families, these volunteers provide labour and tools to assist with rebuilding fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed. To get in touch with BlazeAid, please visit their website below or contact the Shire.
BlazeAid
Power & Water Supplies
It’s likely that your gas, electricity and water have been shut off or disconnected during an emergency. You will need to wait for the suppliers to send a qualified tradesperson to inspect and repair any damage, plus arrange for reconnection. If you are insured, your insurance company can organise this for you. If you are not, you will need to sort this out yourself.
Western Power
You may be able to make a claim and receive compensation if you lost power for over 12 hours during an unplanned outage. has plenty of information and advice available on how to prepare for an outage.
Outages
Make a Claim
Water Corporation
A map is available that shows what is happening in your area, live - you might also like to browse the other resources available on the Water Corporation website. You can also call their 24/7 line for urgent assistance for faults during emergencies via 13 13 75.
Outages & Works Map
Bushfire Help & Advice
Water Issues Directory & Guides
Healthy WA
The state Department of Health (Healthy WA) has resources and information on what you can do if your drinking water is unsuitable for consumption, including advice for rainwater tanks.
Healthy WA
Arson & Hazard Information
Irresponsible behaviour towards fire by adults and children is one of the most serious public safety issues confronting governments and communities throughout Australia.
Seen something? Know something? Say something and help catch arsonists before they strike.
If you observe any suspicious behaviour, call 000 immediately. If you suspect someone of arson or fire lighting, make a report online (see the link below) or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. All information received is treated in the strictest of confidence.
Crime Stoppers WA: Make a Report
The reasons people deliberately light fires are many and varied but a few reasons can be:
- Spite and/or revenge.
- General vandalism or mischief.
- Concealing a crime.
- To gain attention and praise for discovering and extinguishing a fire.
- Insurance fraud.
- Excitement (pyromania).
To learn more about what you can do to help prevent arson and other fire-related threats, please refer to the Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) website below.
DFES: Hazard Information
Bush Fire Brigades & Other Resources
If you would like to volunteer to join your local bush fire brigade, contact the particular local brigade directly. You can browse the various documents and information relating to fire and emergency management, safety, and bush fire brigades below.