The National Emergency Alert (EA) warning system is used to send voice messages to landlines and text messages to mobile phones regarding probable or actual emergency events, for example, bushfire or flood.

Mingara has served as the independent technical adviser to the Victorian Government, via the Department of Justice, since 2009, supporting the implementation of a Location-Based Emergency Warning Capability on behalf of the Federal Government, the Attorney-General’s Department, and all States and Territories. Since then, Mingara has continued to provide ongoing advisory support for the evolution of Emergency Alert (EA), including serving as an independent adviser for the launch of EA Version 4 in 2021. Mingara remains actively involved in the development of the next version of EA, ensuring the system continues to advance in capability, effectiveness, and technological innovation.

For further information, visit www.emergencyalert.gov.au

Community Sirens

Community sirens are used as part of Victoria’s warning system for all hazards, including flood, fire and storm and are only used when there is an imminent threat to the community.

Mingara was appointed the technical advisor for the Community Sirens project, responsible for activities such as:

• Development of specification tender documentation and criteria for tender evaluation; and

• Technical advice and contribution throughout the tender evaluation and siren trial process