Fire and Emergency Management

The Emergency Management Act 2005 was proclaimed for the purposes of establishing the overarching emergency management arrangements for Western Australia. The City of Albany has documented the emergency management arrangements for the City and protocols have been developed between the various emergency agencies to ensure a coordinated approach is taken during a major emergency.

These alerts are only issued during a serious emergencies (where life or property is endangered) or when a hazardous situation exists close to residential areas. You can obtain information during an emergency by:

• Accessing the FESA website: www.fesa.wa.gov.au
• Ringing 1300 657 209 for regularly updated recorded messages
• Listening to the radio (ABC 630AM)

As part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority's AWARE program (All West Australians Reducing Emergencies), the City of Albany surveyed local residents on how they assessed hazards that might threaten the safety or wellbeing of the community. The Stage One report on the community consultation process can be downloaded through the link below.