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Fast, accurate, reliable. Official updates on emergencies in Western Australia.
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Top 10- Installs
- 150 thousand
- Last updated
- October 1, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 106.5 MB
Emergency WA has 150 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think. Its best ranking is #6 in Top Free, News & Magazines in Australia.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Emergency WA for Android
Store listing
By DFES, from Google PlayDescription by DFES Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The app provides all the features of the Emergency WA website with the ability to set up customised notifications so you receive the types of alerts that are important to you.
Key Features:
- Set custom watch zones to receive alerts and warnings for specific areas.
- Receive near real-time notifications about emergencies that impact you.
- Create an emergency plan tailored to your needs and receive automatic prompts to activate your plan when linked to a watch zone.
- Choose which alert types you receive, including fires, storms, floods, burn-offs, Total Fire Bans and Fire Danger Ratings plus many more.
- Experience all features of the app as a Guest or create an Account to receive notifications across multiple devices.
- Listen to live, local emergency radio broadcasts.
- Upload and store critical documents in one place.
- Tailor the app to receive accessible emergency information in multiple formats.
Emergency WA is managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services on behalf of the Government of Western Australia.
Recent changes:
Thank you for using the Emergency WA app! Your feedback helps us make ongoing improvements.
This update includes accessibility improvements to enhance usability for everyone.
Now is a great time to set your watch zone, create a plan and be prepared for the season ahead.
Continue to send your feedback and ideas to emergencywa@dfes.wa.gov.au.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 58
- App size
- 106.5 MB
- Needs Android
- 7.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Emergency WA
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.4.4
- Launched
- December 2024
- Oct 1, 2026UpdateVersion 1.4.4
- Jul 3, 2026UpdateVersion 1.4.3
- Dec 15, 2025UpdateVersion 1.4.1
- Jan 1, 2026Installs100,000+ installs
- Nov 20, 2025UpdateVersion 1.4.0
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 2.1 thousand
- Per day
- 71
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- December 2024
Installs over time
Emergency WA has been installed 150 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 71 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #6
- Chart
- Top Free
- News & Magazines
- Country
- Australia
Google Play Rankings for Emergency WA
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Australia | News & Magazines | Top Free |
Ranking history in Australia
About the app and developer
About Emergency WA
Emergency WA is a news & magazines app developed by DFES.
Install Statistics
Emergency WA has been installed 150 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 2.1 thousand times. It is ranked #6 in news & magazines.
User Ratings
The app has no ratings yet.
App Information
Emergency WA is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 106.48 MB. The latest version available is 1.4.4. The last update was on October 1, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Emergency WA requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since December 2024.
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Frequently asked questions about Emergency WA
Is Emergency WA free?
Yes. Emergency WA is free on Google Play.
Is Emergency WA still available?
Yes. Emergency WA is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 1, 2026.
Does Emergency WA contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Emergency WA as containing ads.
What Android version does Emergency WA require?
Emergency WA runs on Android 7.0 and higher.
How large is Emergency WA?
Emergency WA is 106.48 MB.
Is Emergency WA suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Emergency WA as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Emergency WA been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for Emergency WA.
Who made Emergency WA?
Emergency WA was developed by DFES. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Emergency WA?
People looking at Emergency WA also look at these news & magazines apps: Fires Near Me Australia, Weather Alerts: Radar Tracker, Alberta Emergency Alert, Emergency: Severe Weather App, Alert SA.
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