Emergency Services - Cyclones and Fires
There are several SES units located in the region. For emergencies contact 000. For other queries please contact the below numbers:
Ambulance
| Emergency |
000 |
|---|
| St Johns Karratha Branch |
9185 1222 |
|---|
| St Johns Roebourne Branch |
9182 1359 |
|---|
Police Stations
| Emergency |
000 |
|---|
| Karratha |
9143 7200 |
|---|
| Dampier |
9183 1144 |
|---|
| Roebourne |
9182 1133 |
|---|
| Wickham |
9187 1444 |
|---|
| Crime Stoppers |
1800 333 000 |
|---|
Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES)
| Emergency |
000 |
|---|
| State Emergency Service (SES) |
13 25 00 |
|---|
| Emergency Information Hotline |
13 33 37 |
|---|
| Karratha Office |
9159 1400 |
|---|
Hospitals
| Nickol Bay (Karratha) |
9143 2333 |
|---|
| Roebourne Hospital |
9182 0200 |
|---|
Medical Centres
| Karratha Medical Centre |
9185 3555 |
|---|
| Karratha Central Health Care |
9185 6662 |
|---|
| Sonic Health Plus |
9159 1800 |
|---|
| Wickham Health Centre |
9187 1015 |
|---|
Service Utilities (Faults, Service & Emergencies)
| Horizon Power |
13 23 51 |
|---|
| Water Corporation |
13 13 75 |
|---|
Main Roads
| State-wide Road Conditions |
13 81 38 |
|---|
Schools
| Baynton West Primary School |
9185 3001 |
|---|
| Dampier Primary School |
9183 1174 |
|---|
| Karratha Primary School |
9185 1026 |
|---|
| Karratha Senior High School |
9187 8000 |
|---|
| Millars Well Primary School |
9185 2400 |
|---|
| Pegs Creek Primary School |
9144 4141 |
|---|
| Roebourne District High School |
9182 1244 |
|---|
| St Luke's College |
9144 1081 |
|---|
| St Pauls Primary School |
9185 7500 |
|---|
| Tambrey Primary School |
9144 2020 |
|---|
| Wickham Primary School |
9187 1089 |
|---|
Visitor Centres
| Karratha Visitor Centre |
9144 4600 |
|---|
| North West Shelf Venture Visitor Centre |
9158 8292 |
|---|
Tropical cyclones are a seasonal occurrence in the region. Wind can exceed 280km/h causing damage and turning loose items into potentially deadly missiles. The season runs from November to April with cyclones most prevalent in February and March.
The City of Karratha enforces a restricted fire season year round. Fire permits are required at all times and are available by contacting Ranger Services on 9186 8555.
For more information on preparation for a natural disaster and for procedure details, visit www.karratha.wa.gov.au.