Description:
Emergency WA is an Australian website with a map-based display of information with up-to-date emergency information from across Western Australia. The information on the website is coordinated by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services on behalf of the Government of Western Australia. The website's information is derived from a number of organizations, including the State and Federal Governments. This includes information on occurrences that the general public has reported to the government as well as alerts and warnings from emergency services.
The alert system is based on the Australian Warning System and includes three phases: 'advice', 'watch and act', and 'emergency'. The notifications would be sent via the Western Australia Emergency website, ABC Radio, and other broadcasters. The site provides information on traffic accidents, hazardous material occurrences, fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, and tsunamis. The location, status, and type of emergency, as well as the time of information, are communicated.
In addition to the map, Emergency WA shows information about various local risks, how to prepare for and recover from disasters, how to protect yourself, and where to find help. It is recommended to look for supplementary information on the local Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio station or 6PR and to follow emergency services on Facebook and Twitter.
The solution could help to address the following needs of first responders and authorities:
Communicate with or alert citizens
Improve preparedness level among citizens