During the fire danger season (and other times as required) the Department for Education Bushfire and Emergency Hotline provides information regarding planned school closures as a result of bushfire activity. Parents can phone: 1800 000 279 A messaging facility is available, which is monitored out of hours.

On this page

There are currently no bushfires or total fire bans affecting school and preschool operations.

Bushfire recovery

See the DHS website for information about the relief and recovery centres, hotlines, financial assistance and other relevant services.

How to donate to people affected by the fires

If you would like to make a donation to people affected by the fires please see the state emergency relief fund page.

Information about bushfire danger and ongoing fires

Information about bushfire danger and any ongoing fires can be found in the following locations.

Radio

Your ABC local radio station

FIVEaa radio (1395AM)

Country Fire Services (CFS)

Online

Contact

For information about your schools fire evacuation plans and audit rating, please contact them directly.

For information about departmental processes contact:

Security and Emergency Management team

Phone: 1800 000 279

Email: Education.SecurityIncident [at] sa.gov.au

Information about current fires or fire danger ratings can found via:

Country Fire Service

CFS emergency hotline: 1800 362 361

Website: www.cfs.sa.gov.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/countryfireservice

Twitter: @cfsalerts