❓ This Question on Notice from Mr Shane Love seeks details on the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) staff deployed to assist Gascoyne horticultural growers and pastoralists following Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. The answer clarifies DFES's coordination role, noting DPIRD as the lead agency for growers, and details specific DFES staff deployments, including their roles, travel dates, and locations.
AnsweredQoN 2340Legislative Assembly
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With reference to the recovery effort following Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle which impacted the Gascoyne from 27 March:(a) Please detail the Department of Fire and Emergency Services staff and number of staff that have been deployed to assist:(i) Gascoyne horticultural growers; and(ii) Gascoyne pastoralists; and(b) When were these staff deployed?
With reference to the recovery effort following Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle which impacted the Gascoyne from 27 March:
(a) Please detail the Department of Fire and Emergency Services staff and number of staff that have been deployed to assist:
(i) Gascoyne horticultural growers; and
(ii) Gascoyne pastoralists; and
(b) When were these staff deployed?
With reference to the recovery effort following Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle which impacted the Gascoyne from 27 March:
(a) Please detail the Department of Fire and Emergency Services staff and number of staff that have been deployed to assist:
(i) Gascoyne horticultural growers; and
(ii) Gascoyne pastoralists; and
(b) When were these staff deployed?
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Answered
16 June 2026
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
8 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises:
(a)
(i-ii) The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, along with the Gascoyne Development Commission, serves as the lead agency supporting impacted growers. DFES has a coordination function and supports local governments to lead local recovery.
DFES Midwest Gascoyne Regional Office has two staff based full-time in Carnarvon who have been liaising with the Shire of Carnarvon and engaging with impacted community members as required.
The DFES Pilbara Regional Office has two staff actively assisting the Shire of Exmouth and community with their recovery needs.
Six DFES State Recovery staff have been deployed to the regions on seven occasions to:
· Provide support and advice to the local governments, as they lead their recovery efforts.
· Provide direct support to impacted community members, including horticultural growers and pastoralists.
· Undertake outreach to impacted community members, including horticultural growers and pastoralists, as required.
(b) Deployment details:
Role
Travel Dates
Location
1 x Recovery Planning Officer
1 x Recovery Support Manager
7 to 10 April 2026
Shire of Exmouth
1 x Recovery Support Manager
13 to 17 April 2026
Shire of Exmouth (including outreach to Pastoralists)
1 x Grants Support
21 to 24 April 2026
Shire of Exmouth
1 x Grants Support
28 April to 1 May 2026
Shire of Exmouth (including outreach to Pastoralists)
1 x Recovery Support Manager
11 to 13 May 2026
Shire of Exmouth
1 x Grants Support
3 to 8 May 2026
Shire of Carnarvon and Exmouth (including outreach to horticultural growers and pastoralists)
1 x Grants Support
18 to 22 May 2026
Shire of Exmouth
(a)
(i-ii) The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, along with the Gascoyne Development Commission, serves as the lead agency supporting impacted growers. DFES has a coordination function and supports local governments to lead local recovery.
DFES Midwest Gascoyne Regional Office has two staff based full-time in Carnarvon who have been liaising with the Shire of Carnarvon and engaging with impacted community members as required.
The DFES Pilbara Regional Office has two staff actively assisting the Shire of Exmouth and community with their recovery needs.
Six DFES State Recovery staff have been deployed to the regions on seven occasions to:
· Provide support and advice to the local governments, as they lead their recovery efforts.
· Provide direct support to impacted community members, including horticultural growers and pastoralists.
· Undertake outreach to impacted community members, including horticultural growers and pastoralists, as required.
(b) Deployment details:
Role
Travel Dates
Location
1 x Recovery Planning Officer
1 x Recovery Support Manager
7 to 10 April 2026
Shire of Exmouth
1 x Recovery Support Manager
13 to 17 April 2026
Shire of Exmouth (including outreach to Pastoralists)
1 x Grants Support
21 to 24 April 2026
Shire of Exmouth
1 x Grants Support
28 April to 1 May 2026
Shire of Exmouth (including outreach to Pastoralists)
1 x Recovery Support Manager
11 to 13 May 2026
Shire of Exmouth
1 x Grants Support
3 to 8 May 2026
Shire of Carnarvon and Exmouth (including outreach to horticultural growers and pastoralists)
1 x Grants Support
18 to 22 May 2026
Shire of Exmouth
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