General Emergency Management Information
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Disaster Management Group
The Burke Shire is no stranger to natural disasters, the towns and properties in the shire are regularly isolated for long periods and primary producers all too often suffer losses through flood.
The Burke Local Disaster Management Group is a dedicated group of council and non council staff that works throughout the year to reduce the impact of natural disaster on the residents of the shire. This group is fully supported by the Burke Shire Council and the council is committed to ensuring the safety and sustainability of the shire through best practice disaster management.
Download Your Emergency Management Guide Here Burke Shire Local Disaster Management Plan
Burke Shire Local Evacuation Plan MODIS Flood Satellite Map Flood Camera Feeds
Latest weather updates
- To keep up to date with the latest cyclone advice visit http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml
- For general weather updates visit the Bureau of Meteorology website
- 3 Steps to Get Ready Information https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/
Emergency contact details
000 | Fire, Police and Ambulance (Emergencies) |
112 | Fire, Police and Ambulance Emergencies - Mobile Phone |
13 14 44 | Police (Non-Emergency) |
07 4744 1611 | Burketown Police |
1800 044 576 | Fire Comms - Northern Region |
13 25 00 | SES (State Emergency Services) |
07 4745 5133 | Burketown Health Clinic |
13 16 70 | Ergon Energy (Emergencies) |
13 22 96 | Ergon Energy (To Report a Fault) |
13 00 03 | Telstra Faults |
1300 659 219 | BOM Weather & Warnings |
1300 659 212 | BOM Cyclone Warnings |
0414 717 374 | Wildlife Care NQ |
13 11 14 | Lifeline |
13 19 40 | RACQ |
13 19 40 | Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) |
13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) | Queensland Health |
Further Information
- Burke Shire Flood Relief Gift Vouchers
- Grants and Financial Support - Flooding Event Burke Shire 2023
- Recovery Information - Flooding Event Burke Shire 2023
- Donations Information
- Roads Update