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 this page will assist you to:
● Understand what you can do in the event of an emergency
● Identify who to contact for emergency assistance
● Improve 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
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South Australia Police (SAPOL) |
000 (Emergency) |
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Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) |
000 (Emergency) |
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Ambulance |
000 (Emergency) |
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State Emergency Services (SES) Emergency |
132 500 |
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Country Fire Services (CFS) |
1300 362 361 (Bush Fire Hotline) |
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Bureau of Meteorology |
1300 659 215 |
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Poisons Information |
13 11 26 |
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National Security |
1800 123 400 |
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).
Adelaide City Council Emergency Plan 2012-16
Download the Adelaide City Council Emergency Plan 2012-16
Adelaide City Council has created a four year strategic plan identifying its ongoing commitment to emergency planning for both Council and the Community. The Plan considers all aspects of Council involvement in emergency management in relation to both places and people. The Plan supports relationships and linkages between government agencies, neighbouring Councils and communities to enhance emergency awareness and resilience.
Adelaide City Council wishes to thank all who contributed to the development of the Plan. In particular, we are grateful to our funding partners both the State and Federal Government via the Natural Disaster Resilience Grant Program, as well as those that oversaw the creation of the plan including Council representatives, Administration, and key representatives from emergency services.
In the creation of the Plan, Council investigated nine hazards for the City of Adelaide: (1) Earthquake, (2) Extreme Weather (extreme heat and extreme storm), (3) Infrastructure, (4) Flooding, (5) Accidents, (6) Fire, (7) Disease/Pandemic, (8) Terrorist Attack, (9) Environmental emergencies.
