Efforts are underway to assist those affected by a disaster. Australian officials are working to confirm the welfare of at least 39 Australians reported missing. The response to this disaster is complicated by its scale and the remoteness of the area.

Additional personnel are being deployed to support those affected, including a team to be sent by the Government. Further support is being prepared for deployment, including regional surge support. For more information on the response and recovery efforts, further details are available.