Health and Safety

How to recover and stay safe after the River Murray flood event.

General flood information

Visit the South Australian State Emergency Service for:

Asbestos

  • Green Industries SA is coordinating the River Murray flood clean-up program in 2024. If you have registered for clean-up assistance and are concerned about asbestos, please contact Green Industries SA on 1800 418 491.
  • For more information about asbestos, visit asbestos.sa.gov.au

On-river safety

  • Boats, surf skis, kayaks and all other water vessels must stay at least 50 metres away from any electricity powerlines standing in River Murray floodwaters
  • Marine safety advice - Department for Infrastructure and Transport
  • River safety -  Department for Environment and Water

Health

Hospitals and health support services

Mental health

Water and food

Mosquitoes