Emergencies and the National Capital
A residents guide

"Emergencies and the National Capital - A residents guide", features vital information required for you and your family to adequately prepare for and respond to a major emergency in the ACT.

"Emergencies and the National Capital - A residents guide", was delivered to homes throughout the ACT in late 2005. The guide is also available in a range of other formats including audio CD or cassette and Braille.

To request a copy of the guide, contact ESA Media and Community Information on 6207 8696.

To download the guide, click on the appropriate file below.

Original version (PDF file 3.7MB)

Large font text only (RTF file 199KB)

To listen to the guide, click PLAY next to the chapter you want to hear.

MP3 audio files by chapter

1.Introduction                                                    02:21(1KB) PLAY

2.ACT Handy Map                                               01:16(1KB) PLAY

3.ACT All Hazards Warning System                         04:17(1KB) PLAY

4.ACT Evacuation Strategy                                   04:59(1KB) PLAY

5.Your Home Emergency Plan                                 05:49(1KB) PLAY

6.Bushfires                                                         01:51(1KB) PLAY

7.Storms and Floods                                            01:47(1KB) PLAY

8.Home Fire Safety                                              01:45(1KB) PLAY

9.Calling an Ambulance                                         01:40(1KB) PLAY

10.If Disaster strikes                                            01:54(1KB) PLAY

11.Emergency Information                                     00:21(1KB) PLAY