Emergency Information

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has an endorsed Local Recovery Plan and Local Emergency Management Arrangements. 

The Local Recovery Plan can be accessed here

The Local Emergency Management Arrangements can be accessed here

Useful Links

Emergency WA Warnings and Incidents

Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Hazard Information

Cyclone Information

Bureau of Meteorology

Cyclone Safety Around Your Home

Cyclone or Thunderstorm season extends from 1 November to 30 April.

Be Prepared:

• Clear your property of and/or secure loose material that could cause injury or damage during extreme winds and have an Emergency Kit on hand.

Be Informed and stay up to date:

• Visit emergency.wa.gov.au
• Follow DFES on Facebook
• Call DFES on 13DFES (13 33 37)
• ABC radio and other local media
• Bom Cyclone Warning Advice Line 1400 659 210
• Bom Weather Warnings www.bom.gov.au
• Road conditions (Main Roads) Travel Map https://travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map or call 13 81 38
• Road conditions (Shire Roads) visit https://www.sdwk.wa.gov.au/visitor-information/road-conditions.aspx or call 9191 0999

Be Alert:

• Follow the advice from responsible agencies for appropriate actions during each stage of an emergency