Emergency Preparedness & Management

Storm & Severe Weather Preparedness

The State Emergency Service (SES) is a volunteer division of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), Western Australia’s leading Hazard Management Agency (HMA) for natural disasters.

SES volunteers play a vital role in responding to natural disasters and emergencies on behalf of the community.

What is the SES telephone number?

  • 132 500
  • 9756 1322 (local number for non emergency enquiries only)

Before you call the SES think about the following:

  • The nature of your enquiry and whether the SES is appropriate for your needs
  • Call triple zero (000) for fire and life threatening emergencies call
  • Call 132 500 for urgent property repairs that you cannot fix yourself.

When you call the SES

Due to the high level of demand during a natural disaster people need to remain patient and be prepared to wait.

  • Speak slowly and clearly
  • Tell us exactly where to come
  • All requests are prioritised by urgency
  • Major structural damage will be attended to first
  • Avoid clogging up emergency hotlines with unrelated requests

What will the SES help me with?

  • Assisting with significant structural damage like collapsed roofs or ceilings
  • Making temporary emergency repairs to homes and buildings
  • Removing fallen trees that have damaged homes and cars
  • Sandbagging areas in danger of flooding
  • Pumping out flood water
  • Rescuing trapped or injured people, and helping people relocate if they are in danger

What won’t the SES help me with?

  • Clearing debris and organising permanent repairs
  • Attending to broken fences, trees that have fallen on fences or if there is debris around your property or in your pool
  • Basic repairs that you can manage yourself

Local Emergency Management Plans

Shire of Nannup Bushfire Risk Management Plan 2025 – 2027

The Shire of Nannup Bushfire Risk Management Plan 2025 – 2027 was endorsed by the Office of Bushfire Risk Management Bushfire Risk Management (BRM Plan) on 10 June 2025 and approved by Local Government Council on 26 June 2025.

This Bushfire Risk Management (BRM) Plan provides contextual information to inform a structured approach to identifying, assessing, prioritising, monitoring and treating bushfire risk. The BRM Plan has been prepared by the Shire of Nannup, encompasses all land within the Shire of Nannup and has been written on behalf of all stakeholders within that area. The BRM Plan is informed by consultation and communication with land and asset managers that has occurred throughout its development to ensure an informed and collaborative approach to managing bushfire risk.  Click on the button below to see the document.

Shire of Nannup, Bushfire Risk Management Plan 2025-2027

Shire of Nannup, Local Emergency Management Arrangements 2022 - 2026

Australia is subject to a variety of hazards that have the potential to cause loss of life and/or damage and destruction. These hazards result from events of both natural and man-made origin. The Emergency Management Act 2005 (EM Act) formalises Western Australia’s emergency management arrangements.

Under the EM Act, local governments are required to have local emergency management arrangements. Local governments are the closest level of government to their communities and have access to specialised knowledge about the local environment and demographic features of their communities. Effective local emergency management arrangements enhance the community’s resilience and preparedness for emergencies through strategies that apply prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery measures.  Click on the button below to see the document.

Shire of Nannup, Local Emergency Management Arrangements 2022 - 2026