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South Australians now have another way to keep track of emergencies across the state, with a new Alert SA website officially launched.
The new online platform provides emergency warnings, incident information and preparedness advice through a web browser, complementing the existing Alert SA mobile app.
Available across desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices, the website includes an interactive incident map, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Ban information, as well as updates on bushfires, floods, storms and other hazards.
Information is provided by the Country Fire Service (CFS), Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and State Emergency Service (SES), with links to further preparedness and recovery information also available.
Minister for Emergency Services Rhiannon Pearce said the website gives South Australians another way to access trusted information when emergencies occur.
“Whether you’re at home, at work or on the move, South Australians now have another simple way to access warnings, incidents and emergency information from the agencies that protect our communities,” Minister Pearce said.
The launch also marks the retirement of the original bushfire-only Alert SA app, which had been operating since 2019.
That version remained available alongside the newer multi-hazard Alert SA platform following its introduction in November 2024, allowing users time to transition.
The State Government says the older app relies on technology that is no longer supported by contemporary mobile operating systems and app stores, creating increasing security, reliability and maintenance challenges.
The current Alert SA app, version 3.6.0, will continue to operate on Apple and Android devices and remains South Australia’s official emergency warning application.
SAFECOM Chief Executive Hannah Wandel said Alert SA had become an important source of information for hundreds of thousands of South Australians.
“The new website expands access to the service while building on the capability already available through the Alert SA mobile app,” she said.
The website has also been designed with improved accessibility and usability features, including a text-based version, providing an alternative for people who do not want to use an app or whose devices are no longer supported.
The new website can be accessed at https://alert.sa.gov.au/
