A NEW Emergency WA website has been launched to deliver faster, clearer and more consistent information during bushfires and other emergencies.
Costing $2.8 million, the website will deliver a live feed of emergency incidents reported to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, meaning people will find out about a fire as soon as it is reported to triple zero.
"The multi-hazard Emergency WA website will give people better access to emergency information and critical community warnings, including map-based warning areas," said. Emergency Services Minister Joe Francis.
The site is a cornerstone of the 'Are You Ready?' bushfire campaign, which emphasises that preparing for bushfires is a shared responsibility, and everyone needed to play their part.
The campaign features Peel region resident Steve Angel who lost his home in a bushfire in 2007, then re-built to a standard that ensured he was bushfire ready.
When another fire swept through his area last summer, Mr Angel's new home escaped unscathed.
"Steve's story highlights the critical importance of people ensuring that their family and their property are prepared for out of control bushfires that can strike at any time," Mr Francis said.
'Are You Ready?' is a joint effort across Government, with Western Power a major supporter as part of its strong commitment to bushfire preparedness and community safety.
For the latest community warnings and information about how to prepare for bushfires, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au
The Emergency WA website replaces the alert and warnings pages on the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Department of Parks and Wildlife websites, and is integrated with information from the Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia.
