Shire of Derby-West Kimberley cyclone guide¶
The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley covers Derby and Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The shire says it has an endorsed Local Recovery Plan and Local Emergency Management Arrangements, and says the cyclone or thunderstorm season runs from 1 November to 30 April. For warnings, the shire points to Emergency WA and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
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 Shire of Derby/West Kimberley. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
What to know in Shire of Derby-West Kimberley¶
- Past event: the shire has a recovery page for Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie and the Kimberley floods of January 2023, with community support, road updates, and financial support information.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | For life threatening emergencies. Call only when someone's life is in danger. |
| State Emergency Service (SES) | 132-500 | For non life threatening flood and storm help. Also written 13 25 00. |
| DFES emergency information | 133-337 | Department of Fire and Emergency Services, written 13DFES (13 33 37) by the shire. |
| Shire office | +61-8-9191-0999 | Phone listed on the shire website. Road conditions for shire roads can also be checked on this number. No after hours line is listed. |
| Disaster Response Hotline (Department of Communities) | 1800-032-965 | Listed for the 2023 Kimberley floods, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, on the shire's Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie page. |
| Main Roads road conditions | 138-138 | Also written 13 81 38. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Emergency WA warnings and incidents: Linked from the shire emergency information page. Website.
- Shire emergency information: Local Emergency Management Arrangements, Local Recovery Plan, and cyclone information. Website.
- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie recovery page: Recovery information for the 2023 flooding, as the shire describes it. 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 shire pages loaded do not list evacuation centres or cyclone shelters. Do not assume any centre is open. Check Emergency WA and follow official announcements.
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.