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Storm affected communities advised to use Hazards Near Me app
Indigenous communities in Northern NSW have been advised to use the Hazards Near Me app to keep up to date with emergency information regarding ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The app allows users to set up a Watch Zone to personalise the information received with location-specific alerts and up-to-date warnings during a natural disaster like ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
With input from the NSW State Emergency Services (NSW SES) and NSW Rural Fire Service, the app is constantly evolving to provide the most current information available including weather warnings and advice on how to stay safe during times of natural disaster for impacted communities.
“The NSW Government through our emergency services agencies is working to ensure people can access the most up-to-date information whenever and wherever they need it,” Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said.
“We want to thank communities across Northern NSW who prepared for ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and encourage them to continue to follow the advice of emergency services as the response continues. ”
As evacuation orders for communities in Northern NSW are progressively lifted, information about returning home with caution can be found via the Hazards Near Me app as well as the NSW SES website.
For assistance during floods and storms call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life threatening emergencies. All emergency service agencies are ready to support affected communities.
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The Hazards Near Me app is available for both iOS and Android systems. For more information, go to Hazards Near Me app | NSW Government.
For more information about Recovery efforts in Northern NSW visit www.nsw.gov.au/cyclonealfredrecovery.
