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Communities that are prepared for disaster are generally better equipped to cope and rebound

So where do we start?

Be prepared. Stay informed. Look after your community.

Emergencies and disasters can happen anywhere, often with little warning. Across Northern and Yorke, our communities face a range of risks – from bushfires, floods, storms and extreme heat to drought, power outages and other events that can disrupt homes, businesses, farms and essential services.

Being prepared before an emergency occurs can make a significant difference. Knowing the risks in your area, having a plan, staying informed and understanding where to find reliable information can help you, your family, your business and your community respond with greater confidence when it matters most.

This website has been developed by the Northern & Yorke Local Government Association (N&YLGA) as a regional resource to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.

Here you will find practical information, planning resources, emergency warning services and links to trusted government and community organisations. Whether you are preparing your household, business, farm, community organisation or local facility, the information here can help you take practical steps to reduce risk and build resilience.

Prepared communities are resilient communities. Start planning today.

It’s what you told us you need: local, practical, collaborative

1 read the handbook

Read the handbook, it’s a good overview of the things you might need to consider when preparing your community for disasters, critical incidents and other emergencies.

2 Think & Prepare

Each page on this website has information to help you think about and prepare for disasters.

3 Dive deeper

Dive into the resources, there are ‘how to’ guides we’ve developed for this project (look for RESOURCES in the filename), examples of other plans and links to useful sites.