A NEW world-first emergency planning tool has been added to the Emergency WA app and website to help residents and visitors prepare for emergencies this summer.

It means Western Australians will now be able to create a single plan for bushfires, cyclones, floods and storms, providing a one-stop shop on how to stay safe in an emergency.

By linking a plan to a watch zone in the Emergency WA app, users will receive instant notifications with prompts to activate their plan, saving precious time and reducing the potential for indecision during fast-moving hazards.

The Emergency WA model continues to set the standard for public information during emergencies, supported by Western Australian technology provider Genvis.

WA communities are encouraged to create an emergency plan and link it to a watch zone in the app ahead of the bushfire and cyclone season.

The new capability replaces My Bushfire Plan, with the website remaining online until the end of March 2026.

Since November 1 there have been 423 bushfires between the Mid West, Gascoyne and Great Southern, with 189 in the Perth metro area.

Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia said the world-leading technology has the power to save lives and protect communities across Western Australia.

“Households need to have a plan to stay safe and I urge communities to create their emergency plan in the Emergency WA app so they know how to stay safe during a bushfire, cyclone, flood and storm,” he said.

“It takes just 15 minutes to make an emergency plan and it could save your life.”