Victoria Daly Regional Council cyclone guide¶
Victoria Daly Regional Council has its regional office in Katherine and local offices in Pine Creek, Yarralin, Nauiyu (Daly River), Kalkarindji and Timber Creek. The council's published flood updates show that wet season flooding has isolated and affected its communities. For NTES help in floods, storms and cyclones call 132 500, and call 000 in an emergency.
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 Victoria Daly Regional Council. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
What to know in Victoria Daly Regional Council¶
- A council flood update dated 3 March 2023 described the evacuation of Daguragu and Nitjpurru (Pigeon Hole) to Kalkarindji and flood warnings for the Daly River at Nauiyu. It is a past event.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Regional office, Katherine | +61-8-8972-0777 | Office at 18 Pearce Street, Katherine South. Not for emergencies. |
| NT Emergency Service help in floods, storms and cyclones | 132-500 | Also written 13 25 00. In emergencies always dial 000. |
Official alerts and information¶
- SecureNT: The Territory's emergency information site. NTES says it has the list of shelter locations. 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.
The Territory says emergency shelters have limited capacity, do not allow animals, and are used at your own risk. Shelters open only when officials announce them. Check SecureNT, local radio and television, and NTES for what is open.
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.
- https://www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au/flood-update-for-victoria-daly-region/
- https://pfes.nt.gov.au/
- https://www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au/contact-council/
- https://pfes.nt.gov.au/emergency-service/public-safety-advice/natural-disaster-advice
- https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/emergency-service/public-safety-advice/your-emergency-planning/shelters-nt