Natural Disaster Preparedness (Bushfire · Flood · Heatwave · Cyclone)
Australia experiences bushfires, floods, heatwaves and cyclones every year. People who have just settled in Australia often don't know about the Fire Danger Rating, the warning levels, or which apps and phone numbers to watch. Separate from emergency calls (000), this guide explains how to prepare in advance and interpret warnings correctly.
This page is general guidance only and is not legal, immigration or disaster advice. Warning level names, phone numbers, app names, cyclone categories and rules differ by state and region and may change, so in a real situation always check the latest information from the official agencies in your state of residence (BoM, SES, RFS/CFA, etc.). Phone numbers, agency names and app names (e.g. 000, 132 500, Bureau of Meteorology, Hazards Near Me) should be used exactly as written so they are conveyed accurately.