After a chorus of calls to re-vamp Australia's emergency responses in flood emergencies, a new national warning system is coming. 9News
Warnings during storms, floods and tsunamis will continue to be distributed through the NSW SES website, NSW SES social media channels and local ABC radio stations.
NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York said the new approach to warnings will better support communities by providing them with greater clarity."Early warnings save lives. Our new warnings will contain very clear action statements to enable the community to make safe decisions," York said. The NSW SES's new tiers of warning will provide greater consistency as all states and territories gradually transition to the Australian Warning System.
This will help tourists and travellers prepare for potentially dangerous situations while interstate.
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