The Department of Fire and Emergency Services is conducting a global search for innovative, future-focused public information leaders to upgrade the State’s emergency information system, Emergency WA.
Emergency WA is the State’s single source of authoritative, accurate and timely information during emergencies.
Since the site was launched in 2016, it has attracted more than 68 million page views and, in 2021-22, delivered more than 5,700 alerts and warnings.
In a statement, the Department said a new and improved Emergency WA would help keep people safe through the many natural hazards the State experiences every year.
“Enhancements will include personalised, real-time and predictive hazard information, a mobile application, customisable notifications to in-home and wearable smart devices about nearby incidents and nationally-consistent warnings,” the Department said.
“Greater automation of emergency information will ensure people can make informed decisions quicker to keep their families safe.”
Commissioner for Fire and Emergency Services, Darren Klemm said Emergency WA was a vital platform that gave Western Australians detailed information about current incidents and warnings to help them prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
“This much-needed upgrade will bring technological advances to give the community faster and more personalised information than ever before,” Commissioner Klemm said.
