Emergency Management

Emergencies are defined as "crisis events, actual or imminent, which endanger life, property or the environment, and which require a significant coordinated response".

They are an inherent part of the Australian environment, and while we cannot prevent them, we can minimise the risks they pose.

The information on the site is to assist you further in emergency management including:

● Information to assist you to understand what you can do yourself in the event of an emergency.
● Information on who to contact when or if you require assistance.
● To increase your understanding of emergencies.

State Emergency Service (SES) provides advice on planning and preparing for extreme weather events, to reduce the impact on property, life and keep you safe. Their Action Guides are produced by Emergency Management Australia (EMA). They are designed to help communities prepare for a wide range of emergencies.

During an emergency event it is important to listen to instructions, information, advice and updates on your local ABC radio station. Please tune to AM 89.1 ABC radio.

Emergency Contact List

Extreme Weather Warnings

Stay cool at Adelaide Central Bus Station

Opening of the Adelaide Central Bus Station has become a feature of Adelaide heatwaves in recent years, as Council recognises there are visitors and residents who may not have access to air-conditioning.

Adelaide City Council will on days of extreme temperatures open the doors of its Central Bus Station. This is to assist those people seeking relief from the heat to rest in the air-conditioned comfort of the Bus Station at 85 Franklin Street every day during the predicted heatwave. Security will be in place to ensure people’s safety.

Heat-wave suffers are reminded to stay hydrated, dress for summer, minimise sun exposure and seek medical advice if necessary. For further information, see State Emergency Service.

Extreme heat warnings are issued by the State Emergency Services (SES).

Community Emergency Management Plan

Adelaide City Council is embarking on the process to develop our ‘Community Emergency Management Plan’.

Council has been successful in gaining grant funding from State and Federal Government to assist in the development of the Plan.

A Community Emergency Risk Management (CERM) Committee has been established to guide and assist the preparation of the ‘Community Emergency Management Plan’.

The CERM Committee is also there to create and support continuous relationships and linkages between neighbouring communities, Councils and State agencies that will enhance our emergency management processes.