Country guide

Emergencies in Australia

Which number to call, how alerts reach you and which risks to prepare for in Australia. In short, with links to the official sources.

Emergency number000 (112 from mobiles)
Phone alertsEmergency AlertCheck your phone settings to make sure emergency alerts are switched on.
Civil protectionYour state emergency service
Weather warningsBureau of Meteorology

Main hazards

  • Wildfires

    Follow evacuation orders immediately and keep your go bag ready in fire season.

  • Floods

    Watch flood warnings and never walk or drive through moving water.

    What to do in a flood →

  • Heatwaves

    Most victims are older people living alone. Water, shade and checking on neighbors.

    Heatwave safety →

  • Cyclones

    In the north, cyclone season runs November to April. Prepare the house and kit beforehand.

The basics, wherever you live

The 72-hour go bag Your family emergency plan Quiz: how prepared are you?

Other countries

We review this data regularly, but rules and numbers can change. If in doubt, follow your local authorities.