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Having a quick chat today could help you and your family stay safe during a bushfire, severe weather or extreme heat emergency.
A chat involves talking with people around you about risks, needs and possible emergency arrangements, such as:
❓ When you might stay or leave
📍 Where you could go
👧🏾 Who may need help
🏡 How to prepare your home
🔦 What to include in your Emergency Kit
These topics are easier to discuss ahead of time, when there’s no pressure to make quick decisions.
Getting ready for an emergency is easier than you think. Check out our Chat Guide, and start shaping your emergency plan: esa.act.gov.au/prepare
🔥 Bushfire season is here. Are you prepared?
A few simple steps now can make a big difference this bushfire season. Come along to a Preparedness Pop-Up and learn how to prepare your home, make an emergency plan and understand your local bushfire risk.
Events happening soon 📆
📍 Saturday, 17 October, 12:00 – 1:00 pm– Banks Oval
📍 Saturday, 17 October, 11:00 am – 1.00 pm Kippax Shops
📍 Saturday, 24 October, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Covenant College School Fair
📍 Saturday, 24 October, 11:00 am – 1.00 pm Links @ Ginninderry
Visit esa.act.gov.au/preparedness-… for the full list of dates.
Motor vehicle incident - Barton Highway
There has been a motor vehicle incident on the Barton Highway between Ellenborough Street and Gungahlin Drive in Mitchell.
esa.act.gov.au/node/6612
Structure fire - Acton
ACT Fire & Rescue are currently on scene at a structure fire at ANU on Linnaeus Way, Acton.
The fire has been contained and there is no threat to community safety.
esa.act.gov.au/node/6610
When Paul suffered a heart attack that led to cardiac arrest, the quick actions of his family and paramedics saved his life.
His story is a powerful reminder that early, effective CPR can make all the difference.
You don't need to be a paramedic to save a life. Anyone can learn CPR.
Happening this weekend: Ainslie to Everest challenge for @Lifeline_ACT 🏆
On Saturday, 17 October, ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters will take on the Mt Ainslie trail eight times, collectively climbing a total elevation equivalent to the world’s tallest mountain!
Join us between 10 am and 2 pm for family activities, a chance to meet first responders and an opportunity to cheer on our firefighters as they tackle this massive challenge.
Head to the Mt Ainslie summit and be part of the action. Everyone in the Canberra community is welcome!
This Restart a Heart Day, take the opportunity to learn a skill that could save a life.
On Friday, 16 October 2026, ACT Ambulance Service paramedics will be out in the community providing CPR demonstrations and answering your questions about responding to a cardiac arrest.
Drop by between 11:00 am and 2:30 pm at:
❤️ The Jetty, Parkes
❤️ Westfield Belconnen
❤️ Westfield Woden
Find out more: esa.act.gov.au/restart-a-hea…
You're invited to visit the new Molonglo Emergency Services Station! 🚒 🚑
Meet the crews who help keep our community safe, get up close to emergency services vehicles and say hello to some familiar furry faces! 🐾
📆 Sunday, 25 October 2026 from 10am - 3pm
🎟️ Entry is free, but tickets are required
📍 Molonglo Emergency Services Station, Cotter Road.
Get tickets - eventbrite.com.au/e/molonglo…
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Storms impact thousands of properties around Canberra every year.
Volunteers from the ACT State Emergency Service are trained and ready to make temporary repairs and clear fallen trees during severe weather emergencies, but you can take steps now to protect your home.
🍂 Clean your gutters, remove branches and trees that overhang your home, and tie down/put away loose items;
🏠 Make sure your home insurance is up-to-date;
📝 Use our online guide to create your Emergency Plan: esa.act.gov.au/prepare
Are you interested in joining the ACT State Emergency Service as a volunteer?
📆 Join the upcoming information session on Sunday, 18 October 2026 - eventbrite.com.au/e/act-stat…
You'll learn about what ACTSES volunteers do, the recruitment process, training, and the opportunities available across our units.
Can't make it in person? Contact [email protected] to register your interest.
Being prepared for an emergency doesn't have to be complicated. It starts with three simple steps: Chat. Plan. Act. 🌦️🔥
💬 Chat
Talk with your household, family, friends and neighbours about emergencies that could affect you. Having these conversations early can help everyone understand their options before an emergency occurs.
📝 Plan
Work together to decide what you'll do during different emergencies. Having a plan in place means important decisions have already been made before the pressure is on.
✅ Act
Take practical steps now to put your preparations into action. Build an Emergency Kit, prepare your home, understand warnings and alerts, and know where to find emergency information.
Whether it's bushfires, storms, floods or extreme heat, a little preparation today can make a big difference tomorrow.
Find guides, checklists and tools to help you get started: esa.act.gov.au/prepare
Motor Vehicle Incident - Fyshwick
There has been a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Newcastle Street and Iron Knob Street in Fyshwick.
Traffic is being heavily impacted on both roads.
Please avoid the area.
esa.act.gov.au/node/6608
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Canberra and its surrounding regions - this storm is already impacting parts of the nation's capital.
This storm is likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding.
The thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Belconnen, Hall and Gungahlin by 6:40 pm, but may already be affecting these areas.
The ACT State Emergency Service advises the community to:
🚗 Move your car under cover and away from trees;
🔒 Secure or put away loose items;
⚡️Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines;
🏠 Stay indoors away from windows;
🚧 Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
If you need support during storms and floods call the ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500.
The weather situation can change rapidly, check bom.gov.au/act/ for weather updates and warnings.
In a life-threatening emergency call Triple-Zero (000).
A huge thank you to our volunteers who have been working hard to help the Canberra community in difficult, wet conditions since yesterday afternoon.
So far more than 50 requests for assistance have been received by the ACT State Emergency Service as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. These requests have all now been completed by our volunteer units.
The requests for assistance have come from every corner of the capital, and incidents have included:
Trees and tree branches down across driveways, roads and on houses;
🏡 Garages, gardens and underground car parks being flooded;
💧 Water coming through light fittings in ceilings due to blocked gutters outside.
The wet weather has eased for now, but storms remain active in the region and still pose a potential risk this evening and across the weekend. Please remember to:
⚠️ Take it easy on the roads and drive to the conditions;
⛈️ Keep away from stormwater drains and catchments;
🚗 Move your car under cover and away from trees;
🔒 Secure or put away loose items;
🚧 Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
If you need support during a storm or flood, call the ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500.
For weather updates, follow the @BOM_ACT
For warnings and incident updates visit the ESA website: esa.act.gov.au
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