On 10 May 2024 a tornado caused severe damage in Withers, South Bunbury, College Grove, and surrounding areas. Just three weeks later, on 1 June, a second severe storm passed through Koombana Bay, East Bunbury, Glen Iris, and Picton.
The storms caused a large amount of damage to homes and businesses, with 20 buildings earmarked for demolition between the two events and many more requiring extensive repairs.
Recovery from natural disasters is a time-consuming process. The City of Bunbury, in partnership with other agencies, is actively supporting the community’s recovery from the storms.
Help is available for all those who were impacted by the storm. Please use the information below to find out who can best support your needs.
- Visit the DFES Bunbury Storms Recovery page.
- Use the form below to request a callback.
- Call the City of Bunbury on 9792 7000 or email info@bunbury.wa.gov.au to be connected with our dedicated Community Recovery Officer.
We ask that you continue to follow Emergency WA for the most up-to-date information about current incidents and weather warnings.
Community Event
The Lions Club is hosting a community event to support storm recovery. Come along, grab a sausage sizzle or a coffee and chat with agencies who can help.
Date: Saturday, 5 October 2024
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Des Ugle Park, Corner Westwood Street and Reynolds Way
Storm Recovery Support and Advice Request
Who can help?
Rubbish disposal questions
Asbestos disposal questions
Demolition, building and planning processes
Recovering public areas
Accessing funding
Referrals to services if you aren’t sure where to go
Call 9792 7000 or email info@bunbury.wa.gov.au
Personal support
Advice and funding for uninsured household items damaged in the storms
Accessing funding
Referrals to services if you aren’t sure where to go
Call the Disaster Relief Hotline on 1800 032 965
Hands on assistance
Cleaning out damaged homes
Clearing up gardens and properties
Call 1300 372 287
Financial hardship support
Personal support
Call 08 9721 4519
Financial counselling
Advice for handling insurance claims
Call 08 9720 9200
Helpful links
Insurance Council of Australia
Frequently asked questions after a disaster – Insurance Council of Australia
Australian Taxation Office
Recovery following natural disasters | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)
Australian Financial Complaint Authority
Floods and storms disaster support | Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
Financial Rights Legal Centre
Extreme Weather – Financial Rights Legal Centre
National Debt Helpline
Disasters – financial difficulty – National Debt Helpline (ndh.org.au)
Anglicare
Financial counselling | Anglicare WA
St Vincent du Paul Society
Vinnies WA: How we can help with financial difficulty
Department of Health
Asbestos removal (healthywa.wa.gov.au)
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Asbestos: Frequently asked questions | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au)
City of Bunbury – Asbestos
Asbestos – City of Bunbury
City of Bunbury – Hard and Green Waste
Hard and Green Waste Collections | City of Bunbury
Stanley Road Waste Management Facility
Opening Hours – Bunbury Harvey Regional Council (bhrc.wa.gov.au)
City of Bunbury – Building FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions – City of Bunbury
City of Bunbury – Demolition Permits
Demolition Permit – City of Bunbury
Building Application Forms
Building Application Forms (bunbury.wa.gov.au)
Housing Industry Association
Building Advice and Resources | HIA
Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Prepare for a storm (dfes.wa.gov.au)
Australian Red Cross
Emergency preparedness guide | Australian Red Cross
City of Bunbury
Storm Safety – City of Bunbury