Burdekin Shire Council cyclone guide¶
Burdekin Shire Council has a Disaster Management section with a Disaster Dashboard, key contacts, an Are You Ready page and pages on floods and cyclones. Its key contacts page names the Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group. The council is based in Ayr. The council describes cyclones as part of living in North Queensland.
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 Burdekin Shire Council and the Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | Triple Zero, for police, fire, and ambulance in an emergency. Call only when someone's life is in danger. |
| Burdekin Shire Council | +61-7-4783-9800 | Council office line, Ayr. The key contacts page lists it next to the council disaster dashboard. No separate after hours line was listed. |
| Police non-emergency | 131-444 | Listed on the council key contacts page for police matters that are not emergencies. |
| State Emergency Service (SES) | 132-500 | For non life threatening flood and storm help, such as a damaged roof or rising flood water. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Burdekin Disaster Dashboard: Council disaster dashboard. Website.
- Burdekin disaster management: Council pages on key contacts, getting ready, floods and cyclones. Website.
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.