On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.
In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)
The haze currently visible across the ACT is dust. There are no active bushfires in the ACT. For information about staying safe during a dust storm, visit the ACT Health website at health.act.gov.au
The ACT Emergency Services Agency is responding to multiple calls relating to fallen power lines and trees.
If you need assistance for fallen trees, call ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500.
For information about emergency road closures, check the Transport Canberra interactive map http://bit.ly/ACTrdclosures.
In a life-threatening emergency, call Emergency Triple Zero (E000).