Emergency Information
Latest weather updates
To keep up to date with the latest cyclone advice visit http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml
For general weather updates visit the Bureau of Meteorology website
Emergency contact details
000 | Emergencies |
211 | Emergencies - Mobile Phone |
1800 044 576 | Fire Comms - Northern Region |
132 500 | SES (State Emergency Services) |
07 4745 5120 | Burketown Police |
07 4745 5133 | Burketown Health Clinic |
DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Burke Shire is no stranger to natural disasters, the towns and properties in the shire are regularly isolated for long periods and primary producers all too often suffer losses through flood.
The Burke Local Disaster Management Group is a dedicated group of council and non council staff that works throughout the year to reduce the impact of natural disaster on the residents of the shire. This group is fully supported by the Burke Shire Council and the council is committed to ensuring the safety and sustainability of the shire through best practice disaster management.