Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council cyclone guide¶
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council is based in Bamaga at the tip of Cape York. The council says the NPA Local Disaster Management Group works to reduce the impact of disasters and responds when they happen, and that its coastline is prone to coastal hazard impacts driven by tropical cyclones, storm events and trade winds. For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000). Read the council's Local Disaster Management Plan before the cyclone season.
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 Northern Peninsula Area Local Disaster Management Group (NPA LDMG). In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
What to know in Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council¶
- The council says its coastline is prone to coastal hazard impacts driven by tropical cyclones, storm events and annual trade or Kuki winds, and that these impacts are predicted to increase with a changing climate.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | Triple Zero (000), for police, fire, and ambulance in an emergency. Call only when someone's life is in danger. |
| Council office, Bamaga | +61-7-4090-4100 | Bamaga office at 180 Adidi Street. The contact page lists no separate after hours council line. Not for emergencies. |
| State Emergency Service (SES) | 132-500 | For non life threatening flood and storm help, such as a damaged roof or rising flood water. The Queensland State Emergency Service line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- NPA Local Disaster Management Plan (PDF): The council plan for disaster management, linked from its corporate documents page. Website.
- Get Ready Queensland: State alerts and preparation guidance. 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 council pages loaded do not list cyclone shelters or evacuation centres. Do not assume any shelter is open. Check council and state announcements and the council's Local Disaster Management Plan for how arrangements work.
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.