Emergency updates
Tune it to 97.3 ABC Illawarra radio Our city's official emergency broadcaster
Visit the Bureau of Meterology website Current weather alerts and updates
Check Live Traffic Road closures, traffic updates and alerts
Download emergency apps See below for links
Checking social media can also be a good way to quickly find out what's happening near you. But always remember that information posted on social media may not be accurate - follow official accounts and try to check other channels to confirm what's happening.
Warning and alert systems
- Australia has an Emergency Alert telephone warning system. In an emergency, you may get a call or text from this system. You don’t need to sign up to get Emergency Alerts.
- The Australian Warning System has three warning levels: Advice (yellow), Watch and Act (orange) and Emergency Warning (red). Visit the NSW Government's Know the Warnings page to learn more.
- There is also a siren sound called the Standard Emergency Warning System that can be heard over radio or television before an urgent safety message.
Emergency apps
Download these apps to your phone to help get information quickly in an emergency. Use the links below or search The App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android).
Emergency+ Australian Government app for emergency services
Hazards Near Me NSW Warnings and advice for fires, floods and tsunamis
Get Prepared Create a personal emergency plan
Resources for multicultural communities
The links below provide information in a range of community languages.
- Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra provides information in several community languages to help you understand what to do in an emergency weather event, such as storms, floods and bush fires.
- The NSW Reconstruction Authority website includes a 'language' tool to translate the site's emergency information into your language.
Updates from Council
Check our News page for the latest updates from Council.
Please note: in an emergency, Council will support emergency services and share information with the community where we can. However, for most incidents, we are generally not the leading authority and it may take time for us to confirm details and post updates.
You can also:
- Visit the Emergency Planning in Wollongong page to learn more about Council's role in emergencies.
- Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for community updates.