23/02/2026
π¨ Including the Hazards Near Me NSW app in your Workplace Emergency Plan is a smart move for maintaining real-time situational awareness.
βοΈ It serves as an official and trusted source for emergency information directly from services like the NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW State Emergency Service.
π€ Why include it in your Emergency Plan?
β° Real-Time Alerts: The app provides near real-time updates on bushfires, floods, and tsunamis, and is expanding to include severe weather and other hazards.
ποΈ Watch Zones: You can set up to 10 "Watch Zones" (e.g., around your office or major staff locations) to receive automatic push notifications when an incident starts or changes status within a 5km to 50km radius.
β Standardised Warnings: It uses the Australian Warning System (Advice, Watch and Act, Emergency Warning), making it easier for staff to understand the severity and required actions at a glance.
π£ Actionable Advice: Beyond just showing where an incident is, the app provides specific advice on what to do to stay safe, which can be directly linked to your plan's evacuation or lockdown procedures.