1. WA – Emergency Communication and Warning Systems
The Australian Warning System is a national system for providing information and warnings about hazards such as bushfires, floods, storms, cyclones, extreme heat, and severe weather.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) provides information on alerts and ways to stay informed.
This contains details about bushfire warning levels, total fire bans, fire danger ratings, cyclone warning levels, flood warning levels, storm warning levels, as well as HAZMAT and various other warnings.
Emergency WA provides emergency preparation and response tips, warning & incident maps, recovery resources and assistance contacts.
Australia Emergency Apps and Online Tools
WA Warnings and Incidents List
Get Prepared App – Australian Red Cross
2. Help During and After Disaster
Help during and after Disaster – Fact Sheets
What can you do after an emergency – list of available assistance
Find Disaster Recovery Services and Support (National Disaster Management Agency, Australian Government)
3. Recovery Resources
Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA)
“DRA is a fortnightly payment paid for up to 13 weeks to eligible individuals whose income has been affected by a Part 2.23B major disaster (major disaster) (1.1.P.60). A major disaster can be a natural or non-natural disaster that occurs in Australia”. (Source: Guides to Social Policy Law, Social Security Guide, Australian Government)
Disasters – Financial Difficulty
This resource on the National Debt Helpline provides information on emergency relief, government support, insurance claims, financial counsellors and other helpful tips.
4. Financial Recovery and Support
On this website, you will find information on payments and help for people directly affected by bushfires, floods or other natural disasters.
Find Disaster Recovery Services and Support (National Disaster Management Agency, Australian Government)
5. Insurance
Insurance Council of Australia
Flood risk, insurance, and emergency management in Australia
6. Financial Counselling
Research/Natural Disaster Financial Discovery Project Western Australia
Natural Disaster and Community Recovery
Relief Payments/Creditor Assistance
The Financial Counseling Association of Western Australia has developed the following Checklists:
- Intake Template for Natural Disasters
- Home Insurance Checklist for Natural Disasters
- General Insurance Checklist for Natural Disasters
7. Counselling
A guide for health and social service workers: Supporting children’s disaster preparedness (Emerging Minds)
