Disasters Database
The Disasters Database contains records of all natural and non-natural disasters within Australia (where information is available) dating from 1662.
Information on disasters and emergencies contained within the Disasters Database includes:
- Events
- Event descriptions
- Impact/severity
- Total cost
- Commercial/industry cost
- Costs not currently taken into account
- Cost variations
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To access the Disasters Database, choose from the following options:
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Tip! To improve the accuracy of browsing by region or zone, download the EMA Disasters Database Zones and Regions Map [PDF 200KB].
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