The VicEmergency website allows you to create both a profile and watch zones that can then be accessed via the app.
To create a profile:
- Visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
- Select MENU from the top right corner
- Select Create a profile
- Enter your first name, last name, email address and password
- Select Create Profile
- Review the terms and conditions
- Select Accept
- Select Finish
To create a watch zone:
- Select MENU from the top right corner
- Select Create a watch zone
- Type your desired location in the text field
- Select the watch zone area using the – and + buttons
- Select Next
- Type your watch zone name in the text field (e.g. Home)
- Review the warnings settings
- Set the types of notifications you want to receive app alerts for
- Select Save and then Close
Please note:
- If an address doesn’t work, please use the closest town or major road.
- The maximum watch zone size is 100km and the minimum is 0.5km.
- In rural areas, watch zones should be no smaller than 10km.
- In urban areas, smaller watch zones from 0.5 to 1km are more suitable.
To create another watch zone, please select 'Create a watch zone' from the menu.
A total of 20 watch zones can be created by any user.
Instructions for creating a profile and watch zone via the app are also available.