--- title: Emergency information date: 2026-10-13T08:59:00+11:00 author: Central Highlands Council canonical_url: "https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/emergency-information" section: Site Content --- ![A7506452 1](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Image-Library/_2000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/12099/A7506452-1.webp) # Emergency information Central Highlands Council plays an important role in helping our community prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. 1. [ Home](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/) 2. [ Residents & Ratepayers ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/residents) 3. Emergency information ## **Emergency Management** Central Highlands Council plays an important role in helping our community prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Council works closely with emergency services, government agencies and community organisations to coordinate local emergency management, provide resources and facilities, share important community information, and support recovery following an emergency. ### **Central Highlands Municipal Emergency Management Plan** The Central Highlands Municipal Emergency Management Plan sets out how Council and its emergency management partners work together to reduce risks, prepare for emergencies and support our community during response and recovery. [ Municipal Emergency Management Plan ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Emergency/A26-307359-Central-Highlands-MEMP-Issue-8-September-2026.pdf) ### **24hr Emergency Response** POLICE-FIRE- AMBULANCE - if someone is seriously injured or needs urgent medical help. Including domestic and sexual violence, if someone’s life or property is being threatened, or if you have witnessed a serious accident or crime. Call 000 or visit [000 website](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications/phone/triple-zero) ### **State Emergency Service (SES)** General rescue, storm and flood damage, land search and rescue. 132 500 – Flood and storm emergencies. Emergency preparation advice. [Visit SES website](https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/) ## **TasALERT** TasALERT is Tasmania’s official source of emergency information and warnings. Visit the [TasALERT website](https://alert.tas.gov.au./), or download the free TasALERT App which provides real-time alerts and updates directly to your mobile device, helping you stay informed during emergencies. Key features include: - **Watch Zones** – Receive notifications for locations important to you. - **User Accounts** – Save your preferences and share alerts with family and friends through a shared account.