St John WA - Karratha

25/03/2026

🌀 PLEASE NOTE: the cyclone alerts for Tropical Cyclone Narelle have been updated. For the latest information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app 🌀

25/03/2026

We are now on Watch and Act.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a cyclone is approaching the area.

You need to take action and get ready to shelter from a cyclone.

15/03/2026

13/03/2026

🚨Advanced Resus & Oxygen Delivery Tues 12th MAY🚨

Our HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy Course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to use specialised oxygen equipment in the provision of resuscitation and first aid.
This course is suitable for those who are working in medium to high-risk workplaces or those wanting to learn advanced skills.

Book in today:
📞08 9185 1222
📧karratha.subcentre@stjohnwa.com.au
🌐www.stjohnwa.com.au/first-aid-training

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day to our own ❤️❤️💚💚💙💙Karratha Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Pilbara District - WA Police Force

Some people do situationships.
We prefer commitment.
24/7.
No mixed signals.
❤️💙💚🧡
Whatever the colour - we’re here to help.
Happy Valentine’s Day to our besties.

Western Australia Police Force Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

08/02/2026

UPDATE: Sun 8 Feb 09:19 AM - This update has been superseded and the status has now changed. See emergency.wa.gov.au for more details.

Good morning to everyone except Mitchell, who really needs to get out of town now...

🔴 Firstly, we remain on EMERGENCY WARNING. 🔴

This means you still need to SHELTER INDOORS NOW. Winds continue to be in excess of 100 km/h.

❗For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.

🆘 To report a storm or flood related emergency to us, call 132 500.

We're on standby and expect to get busy as the day goes on as it becomes clearer what impact TC Mitchell has had.

Stay safe, folks. Hope you're all holding up okay.

08/02/2026

🌀 PLEASE NOTE: this cyclone alert has been updated for WHIM CREEK to MARDIE including BARROW ISLAND and MONTEBELLO ISLANDS and MARDIE to ONSLOW and surrounds, including Thevenard Island. For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.🌀

07/02/2026

🌀HEALTH ADVICE: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell🌀

UPDATE: as of 09:40am Wednesday 11/2/26

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell has passed through the Pilbara and Midwest and all WA Country Health Service facilities have now resumed normal services.

Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au
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UPDATE: as of 09:40am Tuesday 10/2/26

Karratha Health Campus, Onslow Health Service and Roebourne Hospital have returned to normal operations.
Coral Bay Nursing Post will reopen Wednesday morning.
Exmouth, Carnarvon and Shark Bay remain open.
Keeping staff and patients safe is our number one priority.
We’ve made sure there are adequate provisions including medical, pharmaceuticals, food and water. Plans are in place for high-risk patients.
While emergency and inpatient care is still available at the site, a number of outpatient, allied health and nursing appointments will be rescheduled.
Don’t forget – if you require medical assistance during a cyclone call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or 000 in an emergency.
Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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UPDATE: as of 11:20am Monday 9/2/26

Karratha Health Campus, Onslow Health Service, Exmouth Health Service and Roebourne Hospital have returned to normal operations.

Coral Bay Nursing Post will remain closed today.

Keeping staff and patients safe is our number one priority.

We’ve made sure there are adequate provisions including medical, pharmaceuticals, food and water. Plans are in place for high-risk patients.

While emergency and inpatient care is still available at the site, a number of outpatient, allied health and nursing appointments will be rescheduled.

Don’t forget – if you require medical assistance during a cyclone call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or 000 in an emergency.

Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au
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UPDATE: as of 08:50am Monday 9/2/26

Karratha Health Campus and Roebourne Hospital have returned to normal operations.

Onslow Health Service and Exmouth Health Service have enacted cyclone response plan but are open for emergencies.

Coral Bay Nursing Post will remain closed today.

Keeping staff and patients safe is our number one priority.

We’ve made sure there are adequate provisions including medical, pharmaceuticals, food and water. Plans are in place for high-risk patients.

While emergency and inpatient care is still available at the site, a number of outpatient, allied health and nursing appointments will be rescheduled.

Don’t forget – if you require medical assistance during a cyclone call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or 000 in an emergency.

Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au
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UPDATE as of 05:00am Monday 9/2/26:

Karratha Health Campus has returned to normal operations.

Onslow Health Service has enacted its cyclone response plan but is open for emergencies.

Roebourne Hospital has temporarily relocated its emergency department to Yaandina Community Services located opposite the hospital.

Exmouth Health Service has enacted its cyclone response plan but is open for emergencies.

Coral Bay Nursing Post will remain closed today.

Keeping staff and patients safe is our number one priority.

We’ve made sure there are adequate provisions including medical, pharmaceuticals, food and water. Plans are in place for high-risk patients.

While emergency and inpatient care is still available at the site, a number of outpatient, allied health and nursing appointments will be rescheduled.

Don’t forget – if you require medical assistance during a cyclone call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or 000 in an emergency.

Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au
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UPDATE as of 12:40pm Sunday 8/2/26:

Karratha Health Campus has returned to normal operations.

Onslow Health Service has enacted its cyclone response plan but is open for emergencies.

Roebourne Hospital has temporarily relocated its emergency department to Yaandina Community Services located opposite the hospital.

Exmouth Health Service has enacted its cyclone response plan but is open for emergencies.

Coral Bay Nursing Post will remain closed today, in line with normal operating hours.

Keeping staff and patients safe is our number one priority.

We’ve made sure there are adequate provisions including medical, pharmaceuticals, food and water. Plans are in place for high-risk patients.

While emergency and inpatient care is still available at the site, a number of outpatient, allied health and nursing appointments will be rescheduled.

Don’t forget – if you require medical assistance during a cyclone call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or 000 in an emergency.

Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au


Roebourne Hospital has been temporarily closed, and services have been redirected to Yaandina Community Services located opposite the hospital.

Keeping staff and patients safe is our number one priority.

We’ve made sure there are adequate provisions including medical, pharmaceuticals, food and water. Plans are in place for high-risk patients.

While emergency and inpatient care is still available at the site, a number of outpatient, allied health and nursing appointments will be rescheduled.

Don’t forget – if you require medical assistance during a cyclone call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or 000 in an emergency.

Stay informed: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

07/02/2026

⚠️ EVACUATION CENTRES CLOSED - TROPICAL CYCLONE MITCHELL ⚠️

Time of issue: 09:09 AM, 10 Feb 2026.

🏠 The Department of Communities has closed the following evacuation centres:
- Carnarvon PCYC, corner of Whitlock St and Douglas St.
- Karratha Leisureplex.
- Exmouth Shire Hall, 349 Payne St.
- Onslow Multi Purpose Centre, Hooley Ave.
- Shark Bay Recreation Centre, Francis Rd.

ℹ️ For the latest information visit emergency.wa.gov.au or the Emergency WA app.

06/02/2026

28/01/2026

Update impacting older Apple device users, see below for more details and remember to save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies.

**UPDATE - 30 January 2026**

Telstra advises affected iPhone users can resolve this issue by installing a carrier settings update.

Instructions are available here: https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/iphone-calling-issue--what-you-need-to-know

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The WA Police Force has been made aware some older Apple devices are currently experiencing an issue where they may not be able to make or receive phone calls, including emergency calls to 000 (Triple Zero).

Devices that may be impacted include:
• iPhone 8 updated to iOS16.7.13
• iPhone 8 Plus updated to iOS16.7.13
• iPhone X updated to iOS16.7.13

Users of Apple devices are advised to delay updating the software on their device until the issue is resolved.

A reminder Triple Zero should only be called in an emergency - affected users are urged not to try calling Triple Zero, unless there is a life-threatening emergency.