Roper Gulf Regional Council cyclone guide¶
Roper Gulf Regional Council serves communities including Barunga, Borroloola, Bulman, Daly Waters, Jilkminggan, Larrimah, Manyallaluk, Mataranka, Minyerri, Ngukurr, Numbulwar, Robinson River, Urapunga and Wugularr. The council's emergency information page lists police, NT Fire and Rescue and the NT Emergency Service (132 500 for help during floods, storms or cyclones). That page was last updated in August 2023.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Roper Gulf Regional Council. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
What to know in Roper Gulf Regional Council¶
- A council project page lists a cyclone shelter in Borroloola, built by the NT Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, with a completion date of 30 June 2024.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Council office | +61-8-8972-9000 | Main council line shown on the council website. Not for emergencies. |
| NT Emergency Service help in floods, storms and cyclones | 132-500 | Also written 13 25 00. In emergencies always dial 000. |
| Police assistance, non-emergencies | 131-444 | Also written 13 14 44. |
| NT Fire and Rescue | +61-8-8999-3473 | Listed on the council's emergency information page. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Roper Gulf emergency information: Emergency contacts and safety information, with a link to cyclones and disasters advice. Website.
- SecureNT: The Territory's emergency information site. NTES says it has the list of shelter locations. The site may not open for some automated tools. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
A council project page lists a cyclone shelter in Borroloola. A shelter is open only when officials announce it. Check SecureNT, local radio and NTES for what is open. The Territory says shelters have limited capacity and are used at your own risk.
Official list of open evacuation centers
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.