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Alert Levels and Warnings

During a bush fire, Alert Levels are used to give you an indication of the level of threat from a fire. If there is a fire in your area you will find its alert level on the NSW RFS website and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. Keep track of the alert level so you know what you should do.

For help understanding alert levels and warnings try this short video:

Alert Levels

Bush Fire Alerts look like these:

ADVICE

A fire has started. There is no immediate danger. You need to stay up to date in case the situation changes. Keep watch on A fire has started. There is no immediate danger. You need to stay up to date in case the situation changes. Keep watch on Fires Near Me and check the weather forecasts for wind direction and strength. Regularly listen to your local emergency radio for changes in the situation. Plan for where you could go to if you need to leave your home.

WATCH AND ACT

There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family. Start putting your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. Prepare to leave early and if you are staying and defending, finish the last of your preparations.

EMERGENCY WARNING

An Emergency Warning is the highest level of Bush Fire Alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk. If you still can, leave for a safer place.

Fire Danger Ratings

https://youtu.be/cCCJHm2QKuQ

The Bush Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the possible consequences of a fire, if one was to start.

EMERGENCY ALERT

During a fire, you may receive warnings over your landline or mobile telephone. These use a system called Emergency Alert.