“Disaster and Emergency”

Floodwater can be contaminated by sewerage, waste and bacteria that pose a risk of soil-borne diseases and other infections, including skin infections, diarrhea and conjunctivitis.

The new Australian Warnings System means that no matter where you are across the country, the warning icons are the same. How you receive warnings isn’t going to change, but the wording, colours and call to action symbol may be different to what you’re used to.