--- title: "Warnings, roads & evacuation" description: "Go directly to official current information. This page does not display live alerts." --- **No live warnings are reproduced here.** Open the official service, choose the right location and hazard, and read the full warning and issue time. A blank map does not mean an area is safe. ## Hazard maps and local notifications **HazardWatch** NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026 Official interactive hazard-warning map. NSW SES links to HazardWatch for current flood, severe weather and tsunami warnings. **Important:** Check the displayed hazard coverage, location, issue time and full warning. A blank map or no displayed warnings does not mean your location is safe. [Open official resource — HazardWatch](https://www.hazardwatch.gov.au/) **Hazards Near Me NSW** NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026 Find the official Hazards Near Me app through the NSW emergency hub and set watch zones for relevant local emergencies. **Important:** Keep more than one information channel. Do not rely on receiving an app notification before acting. [Open official resource — Hazards Near Me NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency) **RFS Fires Near Me** NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026 Official NSW RFS incident map and fire information. Read the incident advice and follow emergency-service instructions. **Important:** Maps may not show every incident or update immediately. Do not wait for a mapped incident before taking protective action. [Open official resource — RFS Fires Near Me](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me) **NSW SES — during an emergency** NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026 Official flood, storm and tsunami response hub, with warnings, apps, evacuation information and links to safety guidance. [Open official resource — NSW SES — during an emergency](https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/during-emergency) ## Weather and roads **Bureau of Meteorology — NSW warnings summary** NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026 Official current NSW weather-warning summary; automatically refreshes when warnings are issued. **Important:** Read the linked warning in full and follow local emergency-service directions. [Open official resource — Bureau of Meteorology — NSW warnings summary](https://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings.shtml) **Bureau of Meteorology — national warning phone service** Australia · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026 Phone: [1300 659 210](tel:1300659210) Latest weather warnings by phone. **Hours:** Available at any time [Open official resource — Bureau of Meteorology — national warning phone service](https://www.bom.gov.au/resources/learn-and-explore/severe-weather-knowledge-centre/severe-weather-and-coastal-hazard-warning-services) **Live Traffic NSW** NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026 Phone: [132 701](tel:132701) Transport for NSW official real-time road incidents, closures and changed conditions; a text-to-speech Traffic Info Line and operator assistance are available. **Hours:** 132 701: 24/7; Transport Management Centre publishes information 24/7 **Important:** Always read individual incident advice/restrictions and do not drive into floodwater or a closed road. [Open official resource — Live Traffic NSW](https://www.livetraffic.com/help) ## Evacuation centres **NSW SES evacuation centres** NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026 Current evacuation-centre locations and opening hours; the page also gives evacuation guidance. **Important:** Centres open only during emergencies and status changes. Follow evacuation instructions immediately; check routes via Live Traffic. For fires, consult NSW RFS as directed by the page. [Open official resource — NSW SES evacuation centres](https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/during-an-emergency/evacuation-centres) Centres and safe routes change. Do not travel to an assumed centre based on an old screenshot, saved copy or this directory. Follow current emergency-service directions. ## Understand warning levels The NSW emergency hub explains three levels: **Advice**, **Watch and Act**, and **Emergency Warning**. Read the action statement, not just the colour or level. Different hazards and locations require different actions. Source: [NSW Government — emergencies and warning information](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency). ## Do not rely on one channel Use relevant agency websites and apps and local emergency broadcasts. Power, mobile coverage and internet access can fail. Follow [Get Ready NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/get-ready) to prepare communication backups. ## Other states and territories In an emergency anywhere in Australia, call 000. These are each state's own services; check the official page before calling. - **VIC** — Warnings and incidents: [VicEmergency (website, app and hotline)](https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/) — [1800 226 226 — VicEmergency Hotline (information, not emergencies; staffed Mon–Fri 8am–6pm)](tel:1800226226) - **VIC** — State emergency service: [Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES)](https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/en/about-us/contact-us) — [132 500 — VICSES flood and storm help](tel:132500) - **QLD** — Warnings and incidents: [Queensland Disasters: current warnings](https://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/current-warnings) - **QLD** — State emergency service: [Queensland State Emergency Service (Queensland SES)](https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/) — [132 500 — Queensland SES](tel:132500) - **WA** — Warnings and incidents: [Emergency WA — Warnings and Incidents](https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/) - **WA** — State emergency service: [WA State Emergency Service (SES) emergency assistance (DFES)](https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contact) — [132 500 — SES emergency assistance](tel:132500) - **SA** — Warnings and incidents: [SAFECOM — Emergency Information (Alert SA)](https://safecom.sa.gov.au/emergencies/emergenciesinformationjsp/) - **SA** — State emergency service: [South Australian State Emergency Service (SA SES)](https://ses.sa.gov.au/about-us/contact-us) — [132 500 — SA SES](tel:132500) - **TAS** — Warnings and incidents: [TasALERT](https://alert.tas.gov.au/) - **TAS** — State emergency service: [Tasmania State Emergency Service (Tasmania SES)](https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/about/contact-us/) — [132 500 — Tasmania SES (flood, storm, tsunami)](tel:132500) - **ACT** — Warnings and incidents: [ACT Emergency Services Agency: warnings and alerts](https://esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-ready/warnings-alerts) - **ACT** — State emergency service: [ACT State Emergency Service (ACT SES)](https://esa.act.gov.au/about-esa-emergency-services/state-emergency-service/contact-ses) — [132 500 — ACT SES storm and flood assistance](tel:132500) - **NT** — Warnings and incidents: [NTFRS Fire Incident Map (fire incidents only)](https://pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue-service/fire-incident-map) - **NT** — State emergency service: [NT Emergency Service (NTES)](https://pfes.nt.gov.au/nt-emergency-service-general-enquiries) — [132 500 — NTES (floods, storms, cyclones)](tel:132500)