Warnings

Stay safe and know when to act by recognising the warnings for bushfire, flood, storm, cyclone, tsunami, extreme heat and severe weather.

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Emergency updates and contacts

Download the Hazards Near Me app to stay up to date about local emergencies and receive alert notifications.

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call NSW SES on 132 500.

In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000). 

What are alerts and warnings?

Warnings help protect you by encouraging quick, protective actions based on ongoing hazard monitoring. Knowing what different alerts mean can help you make faster, safer decisions.

Warnings provide information about a hazard’s impact so you can respond appropriately. However, not all emergencies come with advance notice, so it’s essential to stay aware of local risks.

Familiarise yourself with alert notifications and keep in contact with neighbours, friends, and family for timely updates.

Warnings and signs

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Know the warnings

Get to know the warning levels and potential threat for any disaster and plan what to do.

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Fire Danger Ratings

Understand the fire danger ratings to help you plan, prepare or act in a bushfire and the rules for total fire bans in NSW.

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Road signs

Watch out for road signs when you’re driving for possible dangers and changed weather conditions. 

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Threat of storms

Be aware of the natural signs and official warnings when a severe storm is predicted.

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