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A brochure that ecplains the three levels: advice, watch and act and emergency warnings.

  • —There is a hazard in your area. There is no immediate danger. Stay informed, the situation could change.
  • — There is a threat to lives and properties. Conditions are changing. Take action to protect yourself and your family.
  • —This is the highest warning level. You are in danger. Take action immediately. Any delay will put your life at risk.

A series of yellow, orange and red icons for different emergencies.
Icons of the Australian Warning System has been expanded to all hazards.(Supplied: AFAC)

A table showing different AWS warning levels and actions to be taken.
 The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience created this table detailing the different actions you should take if there is an emergency warning issued for your area.

A half circle divided into four chunks, with each being a different colour.
The new system has four levels of preparation or action compared to six on the previous model.(Supplied: AFAC)
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Speckles of green mould are spread all over the soles of a pair of leather sandals.

Storm clouds roll in over the Brisbane suburb of Annerley. A white house in the foreground stands out against the dark sky.

A caravan in a puddle of water at the flooded Curtin Springs campground in the NT

a man pushing a wheelbarrow in the backyard

A grey chemist aisle in between shelves. Colourful products are strewn on the floor

A roadside sign displaying the radio frequency for local ABC Emergency broadcasts in the Bega area.
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