Fire or life threatening emergencies: 000
Emergency Information: 13 3337
SES Emergency Assistance: 132 500
The Australian Warning System (AWS) is a national approach to emergency information that delivers consistent warnings to Australian communities, so people know what they need to do to stay safe in an emergency, no matter where they are.
The AWS features standardised hazard warning icons and colours, with warnings supported by clear action statements.
Changes to cyclone, flood, storm and bushfire warnings will be rolled out in Western Australia in mid-2024.
ADVICE
An incident is active but there is no immediate threat to lives or homes.
Be aware and keep
up to date.
WATCH AND ACT
There is a possible threat
to lives or homes.
Take action now to protect yourself and others.
EMERGENCY WARNING
There is a threat to
lives and homes.
You may be in danger and need to take immediate action.
Until now there have been different warning systems for different hazard types across Australia. The AWS provides consistent warnings to Australian communities so people know what to do when they see a warning.
When fully implemented, bushfire, cyclone, flood and storm warnings will all share the same three level warning system using nationally consistent colours and icons.
The AWS is being implemented in a phased approach in WA.
The next phase of the implementation will include:
Emergency WA is Western Australia's official source of emergency information for bushfires and other hazards. During an incident, visiting Emergency WA is the quickest and easiest way to find out what's going on and what you need to do.
Emergency services will provide you as much information as possible through a range of methods. Your surroundings could be your best information source. Stay alert to what is happening around you. If you believe you may be in danger, act immediately to stay safe.
DFES Emergency Information line 13 DFES (13 3337)
