Weather Alert: Australia, Bush Fire Season in Australia

Location: Australia

Event: Every year Australian bush fires ravage large areas of land, causing property damage and loss of life. State and territory emergency services in Australia provide up-to-date information on bush fires and advice on precautionary measures that can help minimize fire-related risks. U.S. citizens visiting or living in Australia should monitor local television and radio stations, as media reporting may be the best source for breaking news on fire conditions. Please see the list of resources below of emergency services available in Australia to further prepare for bush fire season.

Actions to Take:

• Dial 000 (triple zero) for immediate assistance from the police, ambulance service or fire brigade.
• Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance. For more information see Crisis Abroad: Be Ready  .

For general information Australia-wide, please refer to the following links. See below for emergency services nationwide.

• Bureau of Meteorology : Provides weather information and warnings countrywide.
• National Emergency Management Agency : Coordinates emergency response across the country.
• AQICN.org  : Monitor air quality in your area.
• ABC Radio : Find your local Australian Broadcasting Corporation station here  . Listen to your radio or online   for emergency broadcasts.
• Fires Near Me : Provides real-time data on fire incidents throughout the country

Australian Capital Territory

• ACT Emergency Services Agency : Manages fire emergencies across the Australian Capital Territory and provides emergency assistance following a disaster.

 New South Wales

• NSW Rural Fire Service : Manages fire emergencies in regional NSW.
• NSW Fire and Rescue Service : Manages fire emergencies in NSW’s major cities and towns.
• NSW State Emergency Service : Provides emergency assistance following a disaster.

Northern Territory

• NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services:  Manages fire emergencies across the Northern Territory.
• NT Fire Incident Map : Provides real-time data on fire incidents throughout the state.

Queensland

• QLD Fire and Emergency Services : Manages fire emergencies across Queensland.
• QLD State Emergency Service : Provides emergency assistance following a disaster.
• Queensland Current Bushfires Map : Provides real-time data on fire incidents. throughout the state

 South Australia

• SA Metropolitan Fire Service : Manages fire emergencies in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
• SA Country Fire Service : Manages fire emergencies in regional South Australia.
• SA State Emergency Service : Provides emergency assistance following a disaster.
• South Australia CFS Incident Map : Provides real-time data on fire incidents throughout the state.

Tasmania

• Tasmanian Fire Service : Manages fire emergencies across Tasmania.
• State  Emergency Service : Provides emergency assistance following a disaster.
• Tasmania Fire Service Map: Provides real-time data on fire incidents throughout the state.

 Victoria

• Country Fire Authority : Manages fire emergencies in regional Victoria.
• Fire Rescue Victoria : Serves communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centers.
• Victoria State Emergency Service : Provides emergency assistance following a disaster.
• Vic Emergency Map : Provides real-time data on fire and other emergency incidents throughout the state.

Western Australia

• WA Fire and Emergency Services Authority : Manages fire emergencies across Western Australia.
• EmergencyWA Map : Provides real-time data on fire and other emergency incidents throughout the state

Assistance:

• See the State Department’s travel website   for Australia Country Specific Information .
• U.S. Consulates General in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth
• State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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