Emergency Services Contacts
In an emergency, please call 000.
This is the most efficient and effective way of getting the assistance required.
Local Emergency Contacts
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| Chief Fire Control Officer |
Michael Altus |
0488 211 229 |
| Deputy Chief Fire Control Officers |
Rhys Brown |
0428 993 309 |
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Josh Holmes |
0427 253 523 |
| Community Emergency Services Manager |
Cindy Pearce |
0417 071 567 |
| Broomehill-Tambellup Harvest Ban Hotline |
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9825 1042 |
| Ranger |
Stephanie Swain |
9825 3555 |
Other Emergency Contacts
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| WA Police assistance |
131 444 |
| SES assistance |
132 500 |
| Department Fire and Emergency Services public information |
1300 657 209 |
| Main Roads WA |
138 138 |
| Water Corporation - burst mains/leaks |
131 375 |
| Western Power - electricity faults/emergencies |
131 351 |
Shire Harvest Ban Hotline: 9825 1042
This hotline is updated as soon as information is received and should be used as a reliable source of information.
SMS Emergency Notification Service
The Shire uses an SMS notification to communicate updates on emergencies, road closures, harvest and vehicle movement bans and any other advice as required. Please contact the Shire office on 9825 3555 to request addition to the free service, or email the Shire providing your full name and mobile number.
Websites for further information
For information on current emergency events, please visit the Emergency WA website or download the Emergency WA app available from the App Store or Google Play.
For information relating to preparing your property for the bushfire season please visit the Department of Fire & Emergency Services website.
Make sure you have a Bushfire Plan - go to My Bushfire Plan.
For up to date weather forecasts and information please visit the Bureau of Meteorology.
ABC Radio broadcasts emergency information as required during an emergency. Local frequencies are 558AM, 630AM. Alternatively, download the ABC Listen app, available for both Apple and Android devices.
Please do not rely on one method of advice for Harvest Ban notifications.
A number of areas in the Shire have limited mobile reception. SMS messaging is not always an effective form of notification.