Enhanced Alert SA App Now Covers Multi-Hazard Emergencies
South Australians now have a more powerful tool to stay informed during emergencies, with the release of an enhanced version of the Alert SA app, the state’s only government-endorsed alerts and warnings application.
Originally designed for bushfire notifications, the updated app now provides public information on a broader range of hazards, including urban fires, floods, severe weather, heatwaves, and hazardous materials. It also features updates on fire danger ratings, total fire bans, and access to emergency services websites.
SAFECOM Chief Executive Julia Waddington-Powell highlighted the app’s improved capabilities, stating, “These enhancements empower the South Australian community with timely information during emergencies, covering a wider range of hazards. This will help people make informed decisions to stay safe.”
Launched in 2019, the Alert SA app has already proven to be a critical resource, delivering over 130 million notifications for more than 17,000 bushfire incidents. The recent upgrades, developed in consultation with over 2,000 stakeholders, focus on accessibility and user experience.
Key Features of the Enhanced App:
Ability to monitor up to ten Watch Zones, with push notifications for specific areas. Personalised notifications based on individual hazard preferences. Clearer symbols and improved design for ease of use. CFS Deputy Chief Officer Georgie Cornish encouraged all South Australians to download the app, noting its importance as an additional source of emergency information. “The Alert SA app offers timely updates about bushfires and other hazards. It’s essential for people to rely on multiple sources of information during emergencies to ensure their safety.”
The updated Alert SA app is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Stay informed and stay safe. Download the Alert SA app today!
Free buses are running from Adelaide Central Bus Station this Friday at 10am and 2pm, getting you safely to and from the Schoolies Festival at Victor Harbor! 🚌
Throughout the weekend, a free bus circuit will operate from the Warland Reserve festival precinct, covering five routes from Encounter Bay to Goolwa.
Hey, BitWaves Fam! 💔 We’ll be off air tomorrow from 8 AM to 3:30 PM due to scheduled maintenance by SA Power Networks .
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Health experts are urging schoolies to be cautious ahead of the Victor Harbor event, warning about potentially deadly batches of ecstasy. The warning comes after a surge in dangerous synthetic compounds being sold as MDMA, with some variants being far more potent than heroin.
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🔥 Fire Danger Season Alert 🔥 The Fire Danger Season is now in effect across all districts in South Australia.
For tomorrow, the SA Country Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban across 10 districts. For more details, visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au.
This is a timely reminder to download the Alert SA app, set up your Watch Zones, and double-check your notification settings to ensure you receive alerts for incidents and warnings in your chosen areas.
🔥 Fire Bans & Fire Danger Rating Advice 🔥 Issued on 15 November 2024 at 16:40
🚫 Total Fire Bans 🚫 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 16 November 2024 in the following districts: • West Coast: Extreme • Eastern Eyre Peninsula: Catastrophic • Lower Eyre Peninsula: Extreme • Flinders: Extreme • Mid North: Extreme • Mount Lofty Ranges: Extreme • Yorke Peninsula: Catastrophic • Riverland: Extreme • Murraylands: Extreme • Upper South East: Extreme
The ban will be in effect from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. Hazardous fire weather conditions are expected.
🔥 Fire Danger Ratings 🔥 • Catastrophic Rating: Even well-prepared homes may not be safe. To ensure your survival, leave tonight or early tomorrow. • Extreme Rating: Only well-prepared, well-constructed, and actively defended homes may offer safety.
What You Should Do: • If you don’t have a survival plan, leaving early before any fire starts is your safest option. • Plan for potential disruptions to power and water. • Landowners: Follow local harvest codes and ensure any burn-off activities are fully extinguished before midnight. • Agencies: Activate Total Fire Ban procedures.
Stay Informed: • Visit: CFS website • Call the Info Hotline: 1800 362 361 (TTY 133 677) • Follow CFS on Facebook, X, or the Alert SA Mobile App. • Tune into local ABC Radio, FIVEaa, or other Emergency Broadcast Partners. • For emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).
This weekend will bring the highest fire danger so far this season to southern parts of the country.
Hot, dry, and windy conditions will ramp up across much of southern and eastern Australia on Saturday. Fires that ignite will spread rapidly and be difficult to contain.
⚠️ Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for southern South Australia, western Victoria, and south-west Queensland. ⚠️ Catastrophic Fire Danger is possible for parts of the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.
Cooler winds are expected by Sunday and Monday, gradually easing the risk.
What Fire Danger Ratings mean: ❌ They don’t predict how likely a fire is to start. ❌ They don’t indicate how dangerous current fires are. ✅ They show how hard it will be to control a fire once it starts.
Well done to Bute Early Learning and Primary School for bringing exciting new STEM experiences to students, thanks to an SA Power Networks Community Grant! From Makedo kits that inspire creative, sustainable projects to Makeblock Mbot robotics that teach coding and AI, these tools are opening doors to design and engineering. Principal Richard Hall said, “Without this grant, these resources would’ve been out of reach.” Great job supporting young minds in South Australia! Learn more: sapowernetworks.co/Community-Grants #sanews#community#radio#Update SA Power Networks#bute#communityspirit ... See MoreSee Less
SA Police thrilled to be teaming up with Zoos SA to help Burma the elephant move to her new home at Monarto Safari Park! 🐘
This Tuesday, 12 November, SA Police officers will be escorting the truck transporting Burma from the airport, through the metro area, and along the Southeastern Freeway in the afternoon. The expected departure from the airport is around 4pm.
To make room for Burma’s big journey, the tunnels will be down to one lane, and the truck will travel at a lower speed limit, especially with peak hour on Glen Osmond Road.
Plan ahead for minor delays, and let’s make Burma’s trip safe and smooth!
Transport Route: • Sir Donald Bradman Drive • Marion Road • Richmond Road • Greenhill Road • Glen Osmond Road • Southeastern Freeway
The commitment of our CFS (Country Fire Service) teams to keeping our communities safe is inspiring. They work tirelessly, creating informative videos, posters, and resources to help us all stay prepared in the event of a bushfire. 🌳🔥
If you live in a bushfire-prone area, now is the time to ask yourself: What’s your plan? Are you prepared to evacuate quickly if needed, or are you planning to stay and defend your property? Have you checked your escape routes, and do you know when to leave? It’s crucial to clear your gutters, remove any debris around your home, and take other preventative steps to reduce the risk.
Even if you don’t live in a bushfire zone, chances are someone you know does. Reach out to them and ask if they have a bushfire survival plan in place. Now is the perfect time to have those important conversations about safety and preparedness.
Police are currently on the scene of an incident on Hindley Street, Adelaide. Emergency services responded around 8pm tonight (Friday, 8 November) to reports of an injured person at the western end of Hindley Street.
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Incident Update - Solomon fire The CFS is responding to a grass fire in the Caralue Bluff Conservation Park near Kimba in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula of South Australia.
Approximately 8 CFS trucks are currently on the fireground alongside 8 Department for Environment and Water trucks, observational aircraft and plant equipment.
⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Alert: DAMAGING WINDS Expected! 💨
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 3:16 pm, Tuesday, 5 November 2024
🌩️ Heads up for those in parts of the West Coast and North West Pastoral districts!
Severe thunderstorms are brewing this afternoon in these areas, bringing the risk of damaging winds. Affected locations may include Ceduna, Maralinga, Oak Valley, Tarcoola, and Emu Junction.
What You Can Do:
• Secure or bring inside any loose items around your property. • Move your car under cover or away from trees. • Keep clear of any fallen power lines. • Stay indoors and away from windows if storms are nearby.
For more storm safety tips, visit: www.ses.sa.gov.au/storm 📞 Need help? SES Assistance: 132 500 🚨 Life-threatening emergency? Call Triple Zero (000)
The CFS is currently responding to a grass fire in Caralue Bluff Conservation Park, near Darke Peak on the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, SA.
Around 5 CFS trucks are on the ground, joined by Department for Environment and Water firefighters and 7 aircraft (including firebombers and observational aircraft) for support. SA Police are also assisting.
🚫 Balumbah-Kinnard Road at Waddikee is closed. Smoke may impact visibility on nearby roads. For everyone’s safety, please avoid the area unless absolutely necessary.
This fire is believed to have started due to a lightning event that has sparked several fires across the district. If you see an unattended fire, report it to 000.
Enhanced Alert SA App Now Covers Multi-Hazard Emergencies
South Australians now have a more powerful tool to stay informed during emergencies, with the release of an enhanced version of the Alert SA app, the state’s only government-endorsed alerts and warnings application.
Originally designed for bushfire notifications, the updated app now provides public information on a broader range of hazards, including urban fires, floods, severe weather, heatwaves, and hazardous materials. It also features updates on fire danger ratings, total fire bans, and access to emergency services websites.
SAFECOM Chief Executive Julia Waddington-Powell highlighted the app’s improved capabilities, stating, “These enhancements empower the South Australian community with timely information during emergencies, covering a wider range of hazards. This will help people make informed decisions to stay safe.”
Launched in 2019, the Alert SA app has already proven to be a critical resource, delivering over 130 million notifications for more than 17,000 bushfire incidents. The recent upgrades, developed in consultation with over 2,000 stakeholders, focus on accessibility and user experience.
Key Features of the Enhanced App:
Ability to monitor up to ten Watch Zones, with push notifications for specific areas.
Personalised notifications based on individual hazard preferences.
Clearer symbols and improved design for ease of use.
CFS Deputy Chief Officer Georgie Cornish encouraged all South Australians to download the app, noting its importance as an additional source of emergency information. “The Alert SA app offers timely updates about bushfires and other hazards. It’s essential for people to rely on multiple sources of information during emergencies to ensure their safety.”
The updated Alert SA app is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Stay informed and stay safe. Download the Alert SA app today!
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🎉 Attention School Leavers! 🎉
Free buses are running from Adelaide Central Bus Station this Friday at 10am and 2pm, getting you safely to and from the Schoolies Festival at Victor Harbor! 🚌
Throughout the weekend, a free bus circuit will operate from the Warland Reserve festival precinct, covering five routes from Encounter Bay to Goolwa.
📚 Congrats, Class of 2024! Book your free bus ride now:
👉 www.encounteryouth.com.au/schoolies-festival/
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🚨 Important Update from BitWaves Radio 🚨
Hey, BitWaves Fam! 💔 We’ll be off air tomorrow from 8 AM to 3:30 PM due to scheduled maintenance by SA Power Networks .
We’re sorry for the interruption and appreciate your understanding! 🙏 But don’t worry—our team is ready to get back on air the moment the power’s back!
Stay tuned to our website for updates, and we’ll return to bringing you South Australia’s best 90s and 2000s hits as soon as we can! 🎶🎉
Thanks for your patience—BitWaves will be back and better before you know it! 💥
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Schoolies Warning
Health experts are urging schoolies to be cautious ahead of the Victor Harbor event, warning about potentially deadly batches of ecstasy. The warning comes after a surge in dangerous synthetic compounds being sold as MDMA, with some variants being far more potent than heroin.
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🔥 Fire Danger Season Alert 🔥
The Fire Danger Season is now in effect across all districts in South Australia.
For tomorrow, the SA Country Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban across 10 districts. For more details, visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au.
This is a timely reminder to download the Alert SA app, set up your Watch Zones, and double-check your notification settings to ensure you receive alerts for incidents and warnings in your chosen areas.
Stay informed, stay prepared—download the Alert SA app today.
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🔥 Fire Bans & Fire Danger Rating Advice 🔥
Issued on 15 November 2024 at 16:40
🚫 Total Fire Bans 🚫
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for 16 November 2024 in the following districts:
• West Coast: Extreme
• Eastern Eyre Peninsula: Catastrophic
• Lower Eyre Peninsula: Extreme
• Flinders: Extreme
• Mid North: Extreme
• Mount Lofty Ranges: Extreme
• Yorke Peninsula: Catastrophic
• Riverland: Extreme
• Murraylands: Extreme
• Upper South East: Extreme
The ban will be in effect from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. Hazardous fire weather conditions are expected.
🔥 Fire Danger Ratings 🔥
• Catastrophic Rating: Even well-prepared homes may not be safe. To ensure your survival, leave tonight or early tomorrow.
• Extreme Rating: Only well-prepared, well-constructed, and actively defended homes may offer safety.
What You Should Do:
• If you don’t have a survival plan, leaving early before any fire starts is your safest option.
• Plan for potential disruptions to power and water.
• Landowners: Follow local harvest codes and ensure any burn-off activities are fully extinguished before midnight.
• Agencies: Activate Total Fire Ban procedures.
Stay Informed:
• Visit: CFS website
• Call the Info Hotline: 1800 362 361 (TTY 133 677)
• Follow CFS on Facebook, X, or the Alert SA Mobile App.
• Tune into local ABC Radio, FIVEaa, or other Emergency Broadcast Partners.
• For emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).
Stay alert, stay safe, and follow official advice.
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Important Fire Danger Alert for This Weekend!
This weekend will bring the highest fire danger so far this season to southern parts of the country.
Hot, dry, and windy conditions will ramp up across much of southern and eastern Australia on Saturday. Fires that ignite will spread rapidly and be difficult to contain.
⚠️ Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for southern South Australia, western Victoria, and south-west Queensland.
⚠️ Catastrophic Fire Danger is possible for parts of the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.
Cooler winds are expected by Sunday and Monday, gradually easing the risk.
What Fire Danger Ratings mean:
❌ They don’t predict how likely a fire is to start.
❌ They don’t indicate how dangerous current fires are.
✅ They show how hard it will be to control a fire once it starts.
Stay informed and stay safe. Check your local ratings at www.bom.gov.au or via the BOM Weather app.
Also follow Updates here
South Australia Police
SA Country Fire Service
SA Power Networks
SA Infrastructure and Transport
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Well done to Bute Early Learning and Primary School for bringing exciting new STEM experiences to students, thanks to an SA Power Networks Community Grant! From Makedo kits that inspire creative, sustainable projects to Makeblock Mbot robotics that teach coding and AI, these tools are opening doors to design and engineering. Principal Richard Hall said, “Without this grant, these resources would’ve been out of reach.” Great job supporting young minds in South Australia! Learn more: sapowernetworks.co/Community-Grants
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🚨 Exciting News for SA! 🚨
SA Police thrilled to be teaming up with Zoos SA to help Burma the elephant move to her new home at Monarto Safari Park! 🐘
This Tuesday, 12 November, SA Police officers will be escorting the truck transporting Burma from the airport, through the metro area, and along the Southeastern Freeway in the afternoon. The expected departure from the airport is around 4pm.
To make room for Burma’s big journey, the tunnels will be down to one lane, and the truck will travel at a lower speed limit, especially with peak hour on Glen Osmond Road.
Plan ahead for minor delays, and let’s make Burma’s trip safe and smooth!
Transport Route:
• Sir Donald Bradman Drive
• Marion Road
• Richmond Road
• Greenhill Road
• Glen Osmond Road
• Southeastern Freeway
Thank you for your patience as we welcome Burma to her new home! 🐘
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Traffic Hazard ahead see more down Below
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🔥 Bushfire Preparedness: Are You Ready? 🔥
The commitment of our CFS (Country Fire Service) teams to keeping our communities safe is inspiring. They work tirelessly, creating informative videos, posters, and resources to help us all stay prepared in the event of a bushfire. 🌳🔥
If you live in a bushfire-prone area, now is the time to ask yourself: What’s your plan? Are you prepared to evacuate quickly if needed, or are you planning to stay and defend your property? Have you checked your escape routes, and do you know when to leave? It’s crucial to clear your gutters, remove any debris around your home, and take other preventative steps to reduce the risk.
Even if you don’t live in a bushfire zone, chances are someone you know does. Reach out to them and ask if they have a bushfire survival plan in place. Now is the perfect time to have those important conversations about safety and preparedness.
For tips and resources on creating your own bushfire plan, visit the CFS website here: www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-ready/or on facebook SA Country Fire Service
Let’s all play a part in staying safe this bushfire season! 🛑🌿
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⚠️ Police Incident in CBD ⚠️
Police are currently on the scene of an incident on Hindley Street, Adelaide. Emergency services responded around 8pm tonight (Friday, 8 November) to reports of an injured person at the western end of Hindley Street.
Access to the area is restricted as investigations continue. Please avoid the area and stay updated for further information.
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Incident Update - Solomon fire
The CFS is responding to a grass fire in the Caralue Bluff Conservation Park near Kimba in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula of South Australia.
Approximately 8 CFS trucks are currently on the fireground alongside 8 Department for Environment and Water trucks, observational aircraft and plant equipment.
WARNING AREA
SOLOMON near Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula.: This is an Incident Update issued regarding SOLOMON.
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Update for Kangaroo Island Council residents with some waste management and Truck updates
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⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Alert: DAMAGING WINDS Expected! 💨
Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 3:16 pm, Tuesday, 5 November 2024
🌩️ Heads up for those in parts of the West Coast and North West Pastoral districts!
Severe thunderstorms are brewing this afternoon in these areas, bringing the risk of damaging winds. Affected locations may include Ceduna, Maralinga, Oak Valley, Tarcoola, and Emu Junction.
What You Can Do:
• Secure or bring inside any loose items around your property.
• Move your car under cover or away from trees.
• Keep clear of any fallen power lines.
• Stay indoors and away from windows if storms are nearby.
For more storm safety tips, visit: www.ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 Need help? SES Assistance: 132 500
🚨 Life-threatening emergency? Call Triple Zero (000)
Stay safe, everyone! For the latest updates, see: BoM Warning
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Some storms moving across the state at the moment with quite a few strikes of lightning.
Your power may go out and there is some power outages listed on the SA Power Networks website so check their website for updates if your power is out.
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Solomon Grass Fire Update
The CFS is currently responding to a grass fire in Caralue Bluff Conservation Park, near Darke Peak on the Eastern Eyre Peninsula, SA.
Around 5 CFS trucks are on the ground, joined by Department for Environment and Water firefighters and 7 aircraft (including firebombers and observational aircraft) for support. SA Police are also assisting.
🚫 Balumbah-Kinnard Road at Waddikee is closed. Smoke may impact visibility on nearby roads. For everyone’s safety, please avoid the area unless absolutely necessary.
This fire is believed to have started due to a lightning event that has sparked several fires across the district. If you see an unattended fire, report it to 000.
Stay safe and stay updated.
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Advice About a Bushfire in Solomon
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