Newsroom
From this page you can access up-to-date information on current emergencies monitored by or involving EMA as well as information about other disaster and emergency related websites. You’ll also find information about news events including launches and announcements.
Additional news sources
Weather-related natural disasters
- For the latest weather-related natural disaster warning information please visit the Bureau of Meteorology website.
- For State and Territory emergency services, fire agency or police department, go to the Australian State and Territory Emergency Services page.
Current national security alerts
- For information on current national security alert levels and related information please go to the National Security website.
General information about Australia’s disaster management arrangements
- For general knowledge and information about Australia’s disaster management organisations, go to the AusDIN portal or the EMA Disasters Database.
- For information about post-disaster recovery, visit the Disaster Assistance website.
- For information about emergency volunteering, go to the Australian Emergency Management Volunteers Forum website.
- For information about earthquakes and related earth science matters, visit GeoScience Australia.
To report a life- or property-threatening emergency
Dial triple zero (000) in an emergency if you require the Fire, Police or Ambulance.
For those who are hearing impaired please dial 106.
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To report emergencies where assistance is required but it is not a life-threatening situation, call 132500 in your State or Territory.