Council's After Hours Emergency Service
To report after-hours emergencies requiring immediate action by Council, please contact Council's general number 08 8525 3200.
Emergencies and Safety
The State Emergency Management Plan sets out the state's comprehensive emergency management arrangements. It outlines a coordinated approach to address natural and man-made risks and emergencies across all sectors of the community, including state and local government, business, the non-government sector and individuals. The State Government's Emergencies and Safety website provides vital information in relation to:
- Emergency preparation
- Disaster recovery
- About emergency services
- Animals in emergencies
- Crisis helplines
- Cybersecurity
The Barossa Zone Emergency Management Plan (ZEMP) provides information on natural disasters and hazards identified as having a specific relationship to the Barossa Zone.
Emergency Response - Quick Links/Contact Details
In an emergency, dial 000 (Triple Zero) for Police, Fire or Ambulance
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | W: SA Ambulance P: Dial 000 (Triple Zero) - For Police, Fire or Ambulance in an emergency P: 1300 136 272 |
| Country Fire Service (CFS) | W: Country Fire Service P: Dial 000 (Triple Zero) - For Police, Fire or Ambulance in an emergency P: 1800 362 361 (Bushfire Information Hotline) TTY: 133 677 |
| Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) | W: Metropolitan Fire Services P: Dial 000 (Triple Zero) - For Police, Fire or Ambulance in an emergency Text: 106 |
| South Australian Police (SAPOL) | W: South Australian Police W: Find your local police station P: Dial 000 (Triple Zero) - For Police, Fire or Ambulance in an emergency T: 106 P: 131 444 (Police Assistance Line for non-urgent police assistance) P: 1800 333 000 (Crime Stoppers) |
| State Emergency Service (SES) | W: SA State Emergency Service P: 000 (For life-threatening emergencies) P: 132 500 (For emergency SES assistance) P: 1800 362 361 (SES Infoline - For information about storm, flood or heatwave events) P: 1300 364 587 (To volunteer with the SES) |
| Recovery Assistance | W: Recovery Assistance |
| Road Closures | Contact |
|---|---|
| South Australian Police (SAPOL) | W: Road Closures W: SA Police News |
| Utilities | Contact |
|---|---|
| SA Power Networks | P: 13 12 61 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) P: 13 13 66 (Faults and emergencies) |
| SA Water | P: 1300 883 121 W: SA Water |
| Other | Contact |
|---|---|
| ABC Emergency | W: Alerts and Warnings Summary |
| ABC Radio | Listen to 891AM (Adelaide) or 639AM (North & West) on a battery powered radio |
| Aged Care Industry Association (Private Providers) | W: Aged Care Industry Association P: 08 8338 6500 |
| APS - Psychological Preparedness and Recovery | W: APS - Psychological Preparedness and Recovery |
| Australian Red Cross | W: Emergency Preparedness Guide |
| South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission | W: SA.GOV.AU (Emergencies and Safety) |
Light Regional Council Automated External Defibrillator Locations
- Kapunda Principal Office, 93 Main Street, Kapunda
- Kapunda Library and Visitor Information Centre, 51-53 Main Street Kapunda
- Freeling Library, 7 Hanson Street, Freeling
- Freeling Operations Centre, 11 Stephenson Street, Freeling
- F.A.R.M Centre, 40 Hanson Street, Freeling
- Hewett Centre 28-30 Kingfisher Drive, Hewett
Please note that these defibrillator units are located inside the above-mentioned centres, and are only available during opening hours.
Types of Emergency Quick Links/Information