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About VicEmergency

VicEmergency is the official Victorian Government app for emergency warnings and information. Download VicEmergency, set up a user profile and watch zones to ensure you receive official warnings and information for areas that interest you.

Watch the VicEmergency video at www.youtube.com/channel/UCskGgVGdfEp1C3BMiiwAyzQ
To review support articles or submit a request, visit http://support.emergency.vic.gov.au

Main Features:
• Live incident map showing current warnings, planned burns and other types of incidents across Victoria.***
• Simple to create a profile and use watch zones that ensure you get official warnings for your local area. Warnings and information* are pushed out to a user's phone when issued by Victoria’s emergency services. 
• GPS integration to determine your current location** and surrounding incidents. 
• Emergency Warnings, Warnings, Advice and information as issued by Victoria’s emergency services
• Share incidents and warnings with friends and family.
• View forecast Fire Danger Ratings on the map.
• View today's and tomorrow’s Total Fire Ban status.

* Your device must have an internet connection to receive warnings and information issued by Victorian emergency services. 
** To view your current location, GPS must be switched on and location functionality enabled.
*** Map symbols represent the origin of the emergency, not its current location or spread.

The VicEmergency app is just one tool to assist you to access warnings and information about emergencies, however you should never rely on just one information channel. Emergency services use a range of other information channels including SKY TV, ABC local radio, some commercial and designated community radio stations, VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, VicEmergency website on www.emergency.vic.gov.au and VicEmergency Twitter and Facebook.

What's New in this Version?
• Addition of other types of emergencies e.g. flood, earthquake, storms, tsunami, shark sightings etc
• Addition of user profile so watch zones can be accessed across multiple devices
• Integration of user profiles and watch zones with the VicEmergency website
• Addition of landscape view for all screens
• Addition of custom tone for notifications
• Addition of edit function for all aspects of watch zones
• Addition of warning notifications by email

Are you getting a message asking Allow "VicEmergency" to access to your location? You need to allow access to see incidents and warnings for your current location. The steps for this will vary depending on your device, model and version of android, but should be similar to this:
• Open device settings
• Select applications
• Select manage applications
• Choose VicEmergency from the list
• Tick the ‘show notifications’ box at the top of the screen

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What is VicEmergency?

VicEmergency is the official Victorian Government app for emergency warnings and information.

How can I download VicEmergency?

You can download VicEmergency by visiting the app store on your device and searching for "VicEmergency."

What are the main features of VicEmergency?

The main features of VicEmergency include a live incident map, the ability to create a user profile and set up watch zones, GPS integration, access to emergency warnings and information, the ability to share incidents and warnings with others, and the ability to view fire danger ratings and total fire ban status.

How can I receive official warnings for my local area?

You can receive official warnings for your local area by creating a profile and setting up watch zones within the VicEmergency app.

How can I view my current location on the VicEmergency map?

To view your current location on the VicEmergency map, you need to have GPS switched on and location functionality enabled on your device.

What other channels can I use to access emergency warnings and information?

In addition to the VicEmergency app, you can access emergency warnings and information through SKY TV, ABC local radio, some commercial and designated community radio stations, the VicEmergency Hotline (1800 226 226), the VicEmergency website (www.emergency.vic.gov.au), and VicEmergency Twitter and Facebook.

What types of emergencies are included in the VicEmergency app?

The VicEmergency app includes a range of emergencies such as floods, earthquakes, storms, tsunamis, shark sightings, and more.

Can I access watch zones across multiple devices?

Yes, you can access watch zones across multiple devices by creating a user profile and integrating it with the VicEmergency website.

How can I allow VicEmergency to access my location?

To allow VicEmergency to access your location, you can follow these steps: open device settings, select applications, select manage applications, choose VicEmergency from the list, and tick the 'show notifications' box at the top of the screen.

Can I receive warning notifications by email?

Yes, the latest version of VicEmergency allows you to receive warning notifications by email.
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Extremely useful especially during summer months or raining .informative incase of any emergency. Useful for all ages
Rach Rushton
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Great app Pity we don't have something like this for NSW
Tom Pearson
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Very handy & easily used with the latest info extremely important. Thanks
mel mck
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This app is very handy to have on your mobile, I love it.
Angie Mayo
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Very good app necessary for where we live
Terry Busk
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HAVE BEEN USING FOR YEARS AND STILL USING THE BEST FOR THE C f a thank you
Chris Footit