Reduce the impacts of disasters

We can’t always stop disasters from happening, but we can reduce the impact. Learn how you can reduce the effects of disasters in the ACT.

In a life-threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

Understand your risk

Disasters occur when hazards impact a community beyond what it can manage. Learn more about local hazards and the steps you can take to lower your risk.

Connected communities during disasters

Connecting with others improves personal and community wellbeing. During disasters, these connections help communities cope with the impacts of these events.

Learn about community connections

Find resources and support

Disasters impact people in different ways. The resources in this section can help support you when making plans to reduce your risk.

Tools for household emergency plans The ACT ESA Survival Plan and Discussion Guide are helpful tools for creating household emergency plans.

Navigating disasters with disability Use the Collaborating4Inclusion P-CEP Workbook to plan for your disaster needs.

Translated emergency planning resources Locate translated resources and local emergency preparedness information sessions for new Canberran’s.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, disasters and connection to Country Improve your understanding and cultural awareness

Prepare your business to withstand disasters Discover how planning for disasters helps protect your business as well as the community.

Resources to support parents, carers and educators Find resources that might help you navigate disasters with babies, children and young people.

Recover after a disaster

Recovering from an emergency can be hard. Find out how to get support after a disaster. If an emergency occurs, we'll update the information in this section with post-event supports.

Support after an emergency Information to help you navigate recovery.

ACT Disaster Assistance Guidelines Find out what support might be offered if a disaster occurs in the ACT.

Emotional support Where to access emotional support after an emergency.