Important info: Kimberley Floods

In a life threatening situation call 000.

DFES Updates

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BOM Updates

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Alerts and Information

icon_error triangle icon For SES Emergency assistance call 132 500.

icon_info_alt icon For the latest flood information call 1300 659 210

or visit: http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/flood/kimberley.shtml

icon_error triangle_alt icon Current Alerts and warnings: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/index.html

icon_error oct icon Stay away from power supplies within flooded areas

All power supplies should be considered live

To report issue call Horizon: 13 23 51

icon_map icon Many roads are closed in the Region. Please refer to the current flood warnings on EmergencyWA or visit the Main Roads Travel Map

hospital iconHealth Advice for Floods from WACHS (5th January): https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/2023/January/Health-advice-for-Kimberley-residents-during-the-flood

If you’re not seriously unwell, but need health advice, call HealthDirect on 1800 552 002.

icon_contacts_alt icon Let your family and loved ones know you’re OK:

Register here: register.redcross.org.au or in person at the temporary evacuation centre. If you are unable to contact a loved one who may have been planning to be in the area, enquire about their whereabouts at register.redcross.org.au.

Kimberley Flooding volunteer registration:

If you’re in the region and interested in volunteering, please submit your details: https://emergency.volunteer.org.au/volunteer-registration/7/kimberley-flooding#for

Financial Assistance

Disaster assist:

Banking Assistance

Commonwealth Bank: Emergency Assistance to customers and businesses in flood-affected areas in the Kimberley: https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2023/01/commbank-flood-emergency-assistance.html
National Australia Bank: Financial support to customers impacted by flooding – for those who live in officially declared disaster areas: https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/social-impact/disaster
ANZ customers affected by flooding can contact ANZ’s dedicated financial hardship team on 1800 149 549 or at anz.com.au/support/natural-disaster-support/.
Westpac financial assistance – Customers can apply online or call Westpac Assist on 1800 067 497. Business customers who need support can contact their Relationship Manager or call Westpac Assist on 1800 067 497.

Donations

Far North does not currently endorse any specific appeal over another

Foundation for Indigenous Sustainable Health (FISH) Kimberley Flood Donations : https://shop.fish.asn.au/collections/make-a-difference/products/fitzroy-crossing-kimberley-flood-donations?
Marninwarntikura Fitzroy Crossing Flood Relief: https://mwrc.com.au/pages/donations?
Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund appeal for the Kimberley Floods: https://appealswa.org.au/current-appeals/
Leedal Foundation Flood Appeal (via facebook): https://www.facebook.com/donate/689452392905125/

National Media Coverage

Via Google Alerts

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