🇦🇺Australia
Australia faces a wide range of natural disasters including bushfires, cyclones, floods, and severe storms. Climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of these events. Australia has a robust emergency management framework with strong coordination between federal, state, and territorial governments.
This page tracks 1 documented disaster in Australia. The most recent is Australia Black Summer Bushfires (September 2019). Find responding organizations, official agencies, and emergency contacts for Australia below.
Past Disasters
1 resolved
Official Disaster Management Agencies
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Australia's lead agency for emergency management, coordinating national disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
Provides weather warnings, forecasts, and severe weather alerts critical for disaster preparedness.
Local & Regional Organizations
Australian Red Cross
Provides emergency relief, disaster preparedness, and recovery support throughout Australia.
Country Fire Authority (CFA)
Victoria's volunteer-based fire and emergency services organization protecting communities across the state.
Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES)
Provides immediate relief including food, shelter, and financial assistance during disasters across Australia.
At a Glance
- Region
- Oceania
- Capital
- Canberra
- Emergency
- 000
- Total Disasters
- 1
- Active
- 0
- Recovery
- 0
- Responding Orgs
- 4
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