VicEmergency

VicEmergency is a centralised website for Victorians to find emergency information and warnings. You can also access preparedness and recovery information related to emergencies.

The website has a real-time map display with incidents across the state including floods, storms, fires, earthquakes, tsunami, beach closures, shark sightings and more.

You can also download their app on the Apple app store or the Google play store to keep up-to-date and receive alerts.

AusAlert

AusAlert is Australia's new national warning system. It uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile phone devices.

An AusAlert message will show the alert level:

• Critical Alert - This is the highest level of warning. You may be in danger.
• Priority Alert - There is a high level of threat. Watch and Act

If you receive an AusAlert:

• read the message when safe to do so
• tell others, including family and people nearby
• follow the instructions in the message

You should not wait to receive a warning message before you act.

This system is not used in all circumstances and will not be received if your mobile phone is switched off or you have no phone service. 

For this reason, you should use a range of information sources and check them regularly, including:

• 774 ABC,
• local radio,
• Emergency Victoria websites; and
• sky news.