Introduction of AusAlert
The Northern Territory Government is supporting the Australian Government's rollout of AusAlert, Australia's new national emergency warning system, designed to provide faster, more reliable and more targeted emergency warnings to help protect lives and property.
Tennant Creek has been selected as the Northern Territory location for a community-based trial of the technology, helping ensure the system works effectively before it becomes operational nationally in October 2026.
A test alert will be sent in Tennant Creek on 18 June 2026 at around 10am. People within 100km of Tennant Creek may receive an alert on their mobile devices. The alert will be clearly marked TEST and no action will be required.
Bushfires
Bushfires are a natural part of the Northern Territory landscape.
In the Top End, bushfire season runs from April to November. In Central Australia, bushfire season runs from October to March.
Bushfires may threaten people and property with little notice. Make sure you are prepared and know what to in the event of a bushfire.
Cyclone and floods
Cyclones and floods are a natural part of the Top End of the Northern Territory. Cyclone season officially runs between November and May.
Floods may occur across the Territory at other times following periods of heavy rain.
Make sure you are prepared and know what to do if a cyclone or flood happens.
Emergency types
Bushfires
How to get bushfire alerts and warnings, fire ban information, public safety messages and more.
Cyclones
How to prepare your home, shelter locations, cyclone categories and more.
Flooding
How to prepare for a flood, flood alerts, flood brochures, sand bagging and more.
Severe storms
How to reduce risks of severe storms, what to do before, during and after a storm and more.
Heatwave
Preparing for heatwaves and treating heat-related health problems.
Earthquakes
Safety advice for during and after an earthquake, warning signs of an earthquake and more.
Droughts
How to get information or help if you are a farmer suffering from drought, and how to save water if you live in a drought-affected area.
Tsunamis
Tsunami warnings, where to get information about tsunamis and more.
House fires
How to keep safe from house and apartment fires, learn about evacuation plans and fire safety plans.
Health emergencies
How to get help, who provides medical help in an emergency, role of the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre and more.
Terrorism and foreign interference
Advice on the National Terrorism Threat Level, how to respond if there is a terrorism incident, and how to report suspicious behaviour.
Biosecurity
How to report biosecurity issues and more.