Emergency Management

It is important that the Community listen to validated information during times of emergencies.

CLICK HERE to be taken to information from the State Government to help you prepare and stay safe.

The District Council of Karoonda East Murray has close working partnerships with Emergency Services and is a participating member of the Murray Mallee Zone Emergency Management Committee.

Murray and Mallee Zone - Key Hazards & Risks Summary Emergency Management Plan - August 2018(1129 kb)

The District Council of Karoonda East Murray is in the Murraylands Fire Ban District
Fire Danger Season commences between 01 November 2025 - 30 April 2026:

Click here to view the up Fire Danger Season dates & permit information from the CFS website.

To view information on Fire Danger Ratings via the CFS Website click here

Information on Bushfire Safer Places can be obtained via the CFS Website click here

Information on developing your Bushfire Survival Plan can be obtained via the CFS Website click here


Extreme Weather Information/Warnings can be obtained via

South Australian State Emergency Service - http://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp

Bureau of Meteorology - http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/?ref=hdr



Information on River Murray flows can be obtained via

Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources - http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/managing-natural-resources/river-murray

Water Connect  - www.waterconnect.sa.gov.au


SA Police website -https://www.police.sa.gov.au/


Information on the National Terroism Threat Advisory System can be accessed via: https://www.police.sa.gov.au/customise-content/homepage/rotating-stories/new-national-terrorism-threat-advisory-system



Australian National Security
- https://www.nationalsecurity.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx


Department for Communities and Social Inclusion

Emergency Contact Listing -  https://dcsi.sa.gov.au/contact/emergency-contacts

Information on Disaster Recovery  can be obtained via - http://www.dcsi.sa.gov.au/services/disaster-recovery


SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission
State Emergency Management Arrangements can be accessed via:
http://www.safecom.sa.gov.au/site/emergency_management/emergency_management_arrangements/state_emergency_management_arrangements.jsp


SA Health - Disasters and Mental Health Support

Information provided by SA Health in relation to Disasters and Mental Health Support can be accessed via:

http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+services/mental+health+services/Disasters+And+Mental+Health+Support


PIRSA - Drought Support - http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/grants_and_assistance/drought_support


State Government, Emergency and Safety Information - https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/emergencies-and-safety