Cyclone Damage Restoration Exmouth

The Shire of Exmouth is one of six shires declared under the WA Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for Cyclone Narelle 2026. The North West Cape geography creates a funnel effect for Gascoyne-approaching cyclones, concentrating wind and surge energy along the peninsula.

The Ningaloo Reef coastline means storm surge affects low-lying areas rapidly. Learmonth RAAF base, located approximately 35 km south of Exmouth township, provides critical weather observation data for the region and is the primary ATIS reference for North West Cape conditions during cyclone events.

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been activated for eligible Exmouth LGA communities as of 10 April 2026, 2pm AWST.

Eligible communities in the Exmouth LGA: Learmonth, North West Cape.

How to claim: Claim via myGov / Services Australia or call the Emergency Info Line on 180 22 66. Additional information: nema.gov.au.

WA Premier's Disaster Relief Payment is also available for owner-occupiers and tenants with eligible damage:

• $4,000 for owner-occupiers with destroyed or severely damaged properties
• $2,000 for eligible tenants
• Apply via DFES SmartyGrants — WA Disaster Relief Hotline: 1800 032 965

ARPC Declared Cyclone Event: Cyclone Narelle has been confirmed as a declared event under the ARPC Cyclone Reinsurance Pool. Lodge your insurance claim as ‘cyclone’ to ensure correct ARPC pool processing.

Check eligibility and current activation status at official sources before applying: servicesaustralia.gov.au, nema.gov.au, disaster.wa.gov.au.

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The DRFA declaration for Exmouth confirms government recognition of significant property damage from Cyclone Narelle. The WA Premier's Disaster Relief Payment is available for Exmouth residents with severely damaged or destroyed properties.

• NRPG is coordinating availability across all 6 DRFA-declared shires — Exmouth lodgements are in the priority dispatch queue.
• Financial assistance available: AGDRP ($1,000/adult, $400/child via myGov) plus WA Premier's Relief ($4,000 owner-occupiers / $2,000 tenants). Hotline: 1800 032 965.
• Lodge now to secure your position — DRFA-declared events generate high lodgement volume; early lodgement ensures earlier contractor dispatch.
• NRPG documentation support is available for both insurance claims and WA government grant applications.

Exmouth township: Exmouth CBD, residential streets, Exmouth Caravan Park precinct

Exmouth Marina precinct: Exmouth Marina, Bundegi Beach, Tantabiddi boat ramp

North West Cape pastoral stations: Pastoral properties across the Cape Range and surrounding areas

Learmonth: Learmonth RAAF Base residential areas, Learmonth township

Coral Bay (Shire of Carnarvon): Coral Bay resort precinct and residential areas (cross-coverage with Carnarvon LGA)

The WA Government has activated DRFA for six shires affected by Cyclone Narelle 2026, including the Shire of Exmouth. The following assistance is available:

• WA Premier's Disaster Relief Payment: $4,000 for owner-occupiers with destroyed or severely damaged properties; $2,000 for eligible tenants. Apply via DFES SmartyGrants.
• DRFA Community Recovery Support: Additional recovery grants may be available through the WA Department of Communities.
• WA Recovery hotline: 1800 032 965 — available for assistance applications and recovery information.
• NRPG documentation support: NRPG provides IICRC-certified damage documentation packs that support both insurance claims and government grant applications.