Council's After Hours Emergency Service
To report after-hours emergencies requiring immediate action by Council, please use the following numbers:
- For matters related to works such as road-based hazards, flooding, or fallen trees, call 0433 878 208
- For other matters such as a dog roaming or attack, or illegal burning off, please call 0428 440 076
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
- During an emergency
- 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 |
Country Fire Service (CFS) | W: Country Fire Service |
Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) | W: Metropolitan Fire Services |
South Australian Police (SAPOL) | W: South Australian Police |
State Emergency Service (SES) | W: State Emergency Service |
Recovery Assistance | |
Road Closures | Contact |
South Australian Police (SAPOL) | |
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 | |
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 |
APS - Psychological Preparedness and Recovery | |
South Australian Fire and Emergency | W: SA.GOV.AU (Emergencies and Safety) |
Types of Emergency Quick Links/Information
- Animal Health and Wellbeing
- Donations and Volunteering
- Extreme Weather (Heat and Storm)
- Flood
- Personal Health and Wellbeing
- Rural Fire (Bushfire)
Automated External Defibrillator Locations
- Kapunda Library and Visitor Information Centre, 51-53 Main Street Kapunda
- Freeling Library, 7 Hanson Street, Freeling
Please note that these defibrillator units are located inside the library centres, and are only available during library open hours.