Motor Vehicle Incident - Page There has been a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Coulter Drive and Ogilby Crescent, Page. Traffic is being heavily impacted with the northbound lane closed. esa.act.gov.au/node/6614

Preparing for bushfire season starts with a Chat. 💬 Drop in to a Preparedness Pop-Up and learn how to prepare your home, make an emergency plan and understand your local risk. Events happening soon 📆 📍 Saturday, 7 November, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Calwell Shops 📍 Sunday, 8 November, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Chisholm Shops 📍 Sunday, 8 November, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Denman Prospect Shopping Centre 📍 Friday, 13 November, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM – St Clare of Assisi School Fete 📍 Saturday, 14 November, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Majura Park Shopping Centre - (Near Woolworths) 📍 Sunday, 15 November, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Majura Park Shopping Centre - (Near Woolworths) Find the full list of upcoming events at esa.act.gov.au/preparedness-…

Wildflowers are blooming in Barton where a cool burn was completed earlier this year! 🔥🌼 Cool burning is a type of cultural burning that uses low intensity fire to remove thatch and clean out invasive species. This technique stimulates the soil and promotes new native growth 💚 Back in June, Ngunnawal custodian Uncle Wally generously shared his cultural fire knowledge on the grass fields at St Marks Theological College Native Grassland. ACT Rural Fire Service volunteers supported this activity by assisting with the burn plan while also provided suppression resources to help ensure the burn was conducted safely.

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What's the difference between AusAlert and the older Emergency Alert warning system? Emergency Alert sends SMS messages to mobile phones and recorded voice messages to landlines. If you receive an Emergency Alert, it will come from the mobile number 0444 444 444. AusAlert uses newer cell-broadcast technology to send warning notifications directly to compatible mobile devices connected to 4G and 5G networks. It can also reach large numbers of devices almost instantly, even when mobile networks are busy. Unlike a text message, an AusAlert appears as a notification on your device. For the most serious emergencies, a Critical Alert can sound a loud warning tone and vibration, even if your phone is on silent. 🚨 For more information about AusAlert and Emergency Alert: esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-…

From this Sunday, 1 November 2026, the AusAlert emergency warning system will be operational in the ACT. AusAlert uses cell-broadcast technology to send alerts to compatible mobile devices during emergencies and disasters. You don’t need to register or download an app to receive an AusAlert. If you're in or near an affected area you may receive an alert, which will tell you what the emergency is, how serious it is, and what action you need to take. An AusAlert may vibrate and play a siren-like sound to get your attention. Find out more about alerts and warnings in the ACT: esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-…

Take a close up look at the new Molonglo Emergency Services Station, built for the ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue. Hundreds of Canberrans visited the site last Sunday for its community open day, and enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of the facility, and learned more about their local emergency services by speaking with paramedics and firefighters.

A realistic aircraft emergency scenario was run last week at Canberra Airport, as emergency services and support agencies came together for Operation Phoenix. The large-scale exercise simulated an aircraft crash shortly after take-off, giving responders the opportunity to test their training, procedures and decision-making in a safe and controlled environment. Many personnel from the ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Fire & Rescue, the ACT Rural Fire Service, the ACT State Emergency Service and ESA enabling services participated in the scenario, which involved fire suppression, rescue, casualty triage, decontamination and coordinated multi-agency response and incident management activities. Operation Phoenix was designed to strengthen how agencies work together during a major emergency, helping ensure responders can rely on their training, communicate effectively and make informed decisions under pressure if a real incident occurs. A big thank you to the volunteers, Canberra Airport staff and partner organisations who helped make the exercise possible. 📸 Canberra Airport Group

Emergencies can happen fast. Prepare your property before an emergency. Chat. Plan. Act. Create your emergency plan: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

Have questions about preparing for a bushfire? Visit a Preparedness Pop-Up near you and speak with local ACT Rural Fire Service volunteers about the simple steps you can take now to get bushfire ready. Events happening soon 📆 📍 Wednesday, 28 October, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Hall Shed & Casey Drive 📍 Sunday, 1 November, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Namadgi Visitor Information Centre car park 📍 Sunday, 1 November, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Trenery Square, Cooleman Court Shopping Centre 📍 Sunday, 1 November, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Visitor Information Centre car park 📍 Sunday, 1 November, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Cotter: Picnic area car park below Cotter Dam, Cotter Avenue (Cotter Bend car park) 📍 Wednesday, 4 November, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Mount Rogers Drive Visit esa.act.gov.au/preparedness-… for the full list of dates.

The Canberra community turned out in droves to our Molonglo Station open day on Sunday! 🙌 Hundreds of visitors and their families: ✅ took tours of the new facility 🧑‍🚒 met with paramedics and firefighters 🚑 got up close with emergency vehicles and equipment 🌭 enjoyed a sausage sizzle 🎵 watched ESA Pipes and Drums marching and performing 🤡 and got their faces painted! ☀️ It was a beautiful sunny day, with the rain holding off until just before the event finished. We really appreciated our community taking an interest in what we do – and our mascots Kirby the Kangaroo and Sparkie the Dog definitely felt the love! 😍

Volunteers from the ACT State Emergency Service have been busy today, helping people around the Canberra community who have been affected by the storms. So far more than 40 requests for assistance have been received, as a result of the heavy rainfall and damaging winds. Our volunteers have completed 35 of the jobs. The calls for help have come from every part of Canberra, with most incidents involving trees or branches being blown down, and also some power outages, some of which are still ongoing. While this severe weather is still active, 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 of Meteorology. For warnings and incident updates visit the ESA website: esa.act.gov.au

We could be in for a wet weekend Canberra, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a very high chance of showers for Sunday, and a likely thunderstorm on that day in the afternoon and evening. ⛈️ Sunday’s potential storm could be severe, with possible damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding. No rain is expected tomorrow (Saturday), making it a great opportunity to get out into the garden and prepare your home for Sunday's possible severe weather: 🌧️Clean your gutters of debris 🏡Trim overhanging trees and branches 🚗Move your car undercover and away from trees 🔒Secure loose items in your yard If you need help during a storm or flood, call the ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500. 🚧Remember, never drive, walk, ride or play in floodwater. For more tips on being prepared, visit: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

It’s never too late to learn CPR. ❤️ Paramedics from the ACT Ambulance Service were out and about in Canberra last week for Restart a Heart Day, instructing locals on what to do if someone nearby has a heart attack. Teams were in Belconnen, Woden and next to The Jetty on Lake Burley Griffin, teaching members of the community the basics of chest compressions and handing out relevant information. Remember, if someone near you suffers a cardiac event: 📱 CALL - Triple-Zero (000); ⬇ PUSH - hard and fast in the centre of the chest; ️⚡️SHOCK - with a defibrillator (AED). Find out more: esa.act.gov.au/restart-a-hea…

Over the weekend 25 participants took part in ACT Fire & Rescue’s Ainslie to Everest challenge - and every one of them reached the finish line! This year’s event at Mount Ainslie has already raised an incredible $33,893 for Lifeline Canberra. Over the past five years, the challenge has raised around $220,000 to support the non-for-profit's vital work. Each participant walked around 34 kilometres and climbed 2,000 metres in elevation. Together, their teams climbed the equivalent height of Mount Everest, reaching a combined elevation of 8,848 metres. Teams from the ACT State Emergency Service and the AFP joined ACTF&R participants for the challenge, helping raise awareness of mental health in emergency services and underlining the growing year-on-year support for the event. The day also brought the Canberra community together, with food, emergency services displays, live entertainment and plenty of family-friendly activities held at the top of the mountain. Thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, donated and came along to support the challenge.

Cleaning your gutters, it’s the smart move! 👍 By ensuring your drains and gutters are clear of debris, you’re helping protect your home from: 🔥 Bushfire risk - dry leaves, twigs, and debris in gutters can easily catch fire from burning embers that travel ahead of a bushfire front. ⛈️ Storm risk - blocked gutters can cause rainwater to back up, get in under the eaves and into your roof space. 🍂 Don’t leave it until it’s too late, clean your gutters today! Prepare your home for emergencies: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

When fast-moving, dangerous bushfires reach homes and suburbs on the edge of Canberra, these highly-trained volunteers will be ready to step up. While the ACT Rural Fire Service is best known for fighting bushfires, its Interface Firefighters are trained to deal with rare but high-risk incidents along the urban interface, including building fires, vehicle fires and hazardous materials incidents. ACTRFS Interface Firefighters work alongside colleagues from ACT Fire & Rescue to protect urban areas of the ACT from the threat of fire. This qualification is not for new members. Program participants are experienced volunteers who have already completed significant training with the service, and typically have several years of operational experience. After a pre-course online learning component, participants spend two and a half weekends attending evening theory sessions and more than 35 hours of practical training. They are challenged with realistic and changing fire scenarios that required them to assess risks, adjust tactics and make decisions under pressure. Six volunteers successfully completed the final assessments last weekend, demonstrating their commitment to serving the Canberra community and continually building their skills. Congratulations also to everyone behind the scenes, from the instructors and assessors to the course coordinator, facilitators and course designers - countless volunteer hours have been invested into making this critical training a success.

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…

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 ESAVolunteer.Recruitment@act.gov.au 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 📷 File photos

👋 ⛈️ Hey Canberra, it’s looking pretty wet out there! Rain is expected to continue in the nation’s capital, with the @BOM_ACT forecasting the chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, and over the weekend. The ACT State Emergency Service is reminding the community to stay safe: ⚠️ 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. Save Triple-Zero (000) for saving lives. The weather situation can change rapidly, warnings are displayed on the ACT Emergency Services Agency website: esa.act.gov.au/ For more tips on being prepared, visit: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

It’s bushfire season and the ESA has a new preparedness campaign! Chat. Plan. Act. encourages Canberrans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies by having a conversation, making a plan, and taking practical actions to be ready. The campaign is designed to help individuals, families and communities build confidence and resilience before an emergency occurs. ✅ Chat about the risks that could affect you ✅ Plan what you'll do in an emergency ✅ Act now to be better prepared Ready starts small. Take the first step today at: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

Bushfire Season has officially started in the ACT and there are certain rules you should be aware of. 🔥 Fire Permits are now required if you are: • Burning off 🌾 • Cooking on unleased rural land 🍳 • Using fireworks 🎆 🚫 Total Fire Bans (TOBANs) The rules are even stricter on days when the ESA declares a TOBAN, when it is an offence to: • Light or maintain a fire in the open air 🔥 • Carry out high-risk work like welding or grinding ⚡️ 👉 Are you familiar with the Australian Fire Danger Rating System? 🟩 Moderate – plan and prepare 🟨 High – be ready to act 🟧 Extreme– take action now to protect life and property 🟥 Catastrophic– for your survival, leave bushfire risk areas Remember, these ratings predict the potential level of danger SHOULD a bushfire start. They don’t predict IF a bushfire will start. Volunteers from the ACT Rural Fire Service train all year round and are ready to protect the Canberra community, but we all need to do our part to prepare. Do you live in a bushfire prone area? Find out more: esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-…

Services On Scene - Braddon There has been a fuel spill on Northbourne Avenue, south of the intersection with Wakefield Avenue. There is no threat to the community, however only one lane is open southbound on Northbourne Avenue. esa.act.gov.au/node/6598

Register now for the Molonglo Emergency Services Station Open Day!   Happening on Sunday, 25 October, members of the community are invited to visit the recently completed station on Cotter Road in Molonglo. Join our firefighters and paramedics on a guided tour of the station, grab a sausage sandwich and coffee, and enjoy other activities on offer.   Registration is essential, visit: eventbrite.com.au/e/molonglo…

🔥 Two new heavy tankers are rolling into service, giving the ACT Rural Fire Service even more capability to protect the community this bushfire season. These innovative vehicles are designed to improve firefighter safety, comfort and operational effectiveness, helping crews respond to bushfires more efficiently. As bushfire season approaches, now is the time to get prepared. Chat. Plan. Act. by talking with your household about emergencies, making a plan and staying informed about conditions and warnings: esa.act.gov.au/prepare

Services on scene - Hume ACT Fire & Rescue is currently on scene following a small truck fire on the Monaro Highway southbound at the intersection of David Warren road in Hume, just before the Lanyon Drive turn off. The fire has been... esa.act.gov.au/node/6597

Motor Vehicle Incident - Gundaroo Drive There's been a motor vehicle incident on the roundabout between Gundaroo Drive and Barton Highway. esa.act.gov.au/node/6596

Over the weekend residents, volunteers and emergency services came together for Interrupted - an exercise designed to test how households respond during a real emergency. Throughout the exercise, participants worked through a realistic bushfire scenario, receiving simulated warning information and testing the decisions they might need to make during a real emergency. The exercise helped build confidence, improve understanding of emergency warnings and identify opportunities to strengthen household emergency plans before the bushfire season. Importantly, the exercise also provided valuable insights that will help shape future community preparedness initiatives across the ACT. Thank you to everyone who participated, our volunteers, community partners and the many people who helped make the day a success. By working together to test plans and prepare before an emergency happens, we're building a safer and more resilient community. 🔥🚒 Ready to test your emergency plan? esa.act.gov.au/sites/default…

Heads up Tuggeranong, a prescribed burn will occurring tomorrow, 22 September, at Rowland Rees Crescent, in Greenway. You might see or smell smoke around the area of the planned burn. This burn is weather-dependent and being managed by the ACT Rural Fire Service. Prescribed burns are important tools for managing our land and reducing fire risk. All burns taking place in the ACT and NSW are shown on the ACT Emergency Services Agency incident map: esa.act.gov.au/?fullmap=true Matching the location of smoke with a current incident means you can confirm emergency services are aware of the fire and attending the scene. Call Triple-Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. Learn more about prescribed burns: esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-…

Everyone is back safe and sound! All ACT personnel deployed to support wildfire operations in the United States and Canada have now returned home safely, marking the end to a successful international deployment. Over the course of the season, 22 members from the ACT Rural Fire Service, nine staff from ACT Parks and Conservation Service, and one member of the ACT State Emergency Service answered the call for assistance. Our personnel served in Washington State, Oregon and British Columbia, which were being impacted by significant wildfire activity, including the Big Bear Fire. ACT members filled a range of important roles, from Incident Management Team positions such as Safety Officer, Resource Officer and Facilities Officer, through to field leadership roles and crew operations. On the fireground, crews carried out critical blacking out and mop-up work, strengthening and securing control lines to help ensure fires remained contained and communities stayed protected. Wherever they served, ACT personnel were warmly welcomed by local firefighters and communities, with their professionalism, expertise and teamwork earning high praise from those they worked alongside. A huge thank you to all those who deployed, as well as their families, friends and employers, whose support made these deployments possible.

What’s the difference between a warning and an AusAlert? During an emergency, the ESA may issue warnings to tell you about a hazard. AusAlert is one of the available warning tools, and may be used to send information directly to mobile phones in affected areas. Find out more: esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-…

🚨 Weston Creek residents: Is your emergency plan ready for the unexpected? Join Interrupted on 20 September 2026 and test your household's response to a realistic bushfire scenario. Learn how warnings work, strengthen your preparedness and build confidence before an emergency happens. 📍 Duffy, Rivett & Chapman ✅ Free to participate ⚠️ Places limited Register now: esa.act.gov.au/interrupted-e…

MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT - WESTON CREEK There has been a motor vehicle incident on the Tuggeranong Parkway, near the Cotter Road off-ramp in Weston Creek. This incident is causing significant traffic delays southbound on the Tuggeranong... esa.act.gov.au/node/6590

Information about local emergencies will automatically appear on the ESA website. If there's a risk to life or property, a warning will also be issued via our website, social media and other news outlets. You may also see test warnings throughout the year as we check our systems are working correctly – these will always be clearly marked as tests, and no action will be required. Find out more: esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-…

You may see a range of TEST warnings and alerts over the coming weeks as the ACT Emergency Services Agency carries out its regular system testing program. These tests help ensure the systems that support emergency information sharing remain reliable, up to date and ready when they're needed most. A successful test isn't just about everything working perfectly. Finding an issue during testing is a positive outcome because it allows us to fix and improve systems before a real emergency occurs. Emergency information can be shared through a range of channels, including the ESA website, social media, news media and other warning tools. That's why it's important to stay connected to more than one source of information. If you see a test message, there's no need for concern. All public-facing tests will be clearly marked as TEST. 📷 File photo