West Operations Support Unit State Emergency Service

26/05/2026

AUSALERT is Australia’s new national warning system being rolled out by the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA).

This new system will work alongside existing warning and notification systems such as Alert SA, emergency service social media pages, ABC Radio, and other media outlets.

Unlike traditional SMS messaging or phone calls, AUSALERT uses cell broadcast technology. This means any mobile phone connected to a tower within the warning area will receive the alert notification.

There are two types of alerts:

• Priority Alerts – these follow your normal phone settings. For example, if your phone is on silent, you will not hear an alert tone.
• Critical Alerts – these override your phone settings and will sound an audible siren for approximately 10 seconds, with the warning message appearing on your screen.

On Saturday 20 June at 11:00am, there will be a community-based test of the new system. The City of Port Lincoln has been selected as the test location.

If you are within the City of Port Lincoln council boundary, you should receive the notification. The message will clearly state that it is a test. There is also a small possibility that people outside the council area may receive the notification if their phone is connected to a tower within the test area, although the system is designed to be highly accurate.

A second nationwide test will occur on Monday 27 June at 1:30pm. This message will also clearly identify itself as a test.

As a reminder, during emergencies you should monitor multiple sources of information, including:
• Emergency service social media pages
• ABC Radio
• Official warning apps and notifications

Never rely on a single source of emergency information.

For more information on AUSALERT, visit the official website:
http://www.ausalert.gov.au/

20/05/2026

10/05/2026

Information session for AusAlert which is been trialled in Port Lincoln.

These sessions will explain:
- What AusAlert is
- What to expect during the Port Lincoln community-based trial
- How AusAlert works with existing emergency information and warning channels
- How local organisations can help share information with their communities

There will be an opportunity ask questions about the community-based trial, and AusAlert in general.

Where: Nautilus Arts Centre, 66 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln
Session times: 11:00am, 1:30pm or 6:00pm
Register here: https://PtLincolnAusAlertInformation.eventbrite.com.au

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Light catering will be provided.

27/02/2026

Port Lincoln State Emergency Service has empty sand bags and a small amount of sand available if required.

27/02/2026

🚨 Sandbag Box Currently Empty 🚨

We’ve been notified that the sandbag collection box has been emptied sometime in the last 24 hours.

Our members are currently at work during the day, and the plan is to restock the box by around 7:00pm tonight, once volunteers are available.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Our volunteers give their time around work, family, and other commitments — they’re incredibly valuable to our community. 💛

Thank you for your support.

SA State Emergency Service
North Region SA State Emergency Service
City of Port Lincoln Council

27/02/2026

This warning has been updated, please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia
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The Bureau of Meteorology has just updated a Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL
West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, North West Pastoral and parts of North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:56 am CDT on Friday 27 February 2026

Heavy rainfall developing about northern and western parts of the state this afternoon, spreading further southeast during the weekend.

Weather Situation: A low pressure system located over southern parts of the Northern Territory is expected to move to the west today before shifting south over the weekend. An extremely humid tropical airmass is wrapping around the southern flank of this low, extending into central parts of the state during the next 24 hours. A trough over southern SA is likely to interact with the tropical airmass, with the prolonged rain event spreading to the southeast over the weekend.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the north and west of the state during Friday, spreading to the Eyre Peninsula and southeast parts of the North West Pastoral from early Saturday morning. Six hour rainfall totals between 30 and 70 mm are likely. 24 hour rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals to 120 mm possible.

Areas of heavy rainfall are likely to extend over the weekend and shift across southeast parts of the state.

Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.

Locations which may be affected include Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Marla, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs and Wudinna.

Safety advice

* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water;

* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

06/02/2026

Eyre Peninsula SES volunteers undertaking Rescue Operations training hosted by the Cummins unit

01/02/2026

Have you ever thought about Volunteering with the SES but not sure if it's for you, well come along to our information session on Wednesday the 4th February 2026 at 6:30pm.

Eyre Peninsula Volunteer Information Session

Date: Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Port Lincoln SES Unit, 28-60 Matthew Place Port Lincoln, SA 5606

Please join us to learn more about volunteering on the Eyre Peninsula with the SA SES - Held at our Pt Lincoln Unit.

The aim of this session is to provide you with knowledge and information to help you decide if volunteering with the SES is for you. The session will include a short presentation and an opportunity to ask our volunteers questions that you might have about volunteering with the SA SES.

Book your FREE ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pt-lincoln-volunteer-recruitment-information-session-tickets-1980917828550

If you can't make the session or if you want to volunteer at another SES unit in South Australia, submit a Volunteer Registration Form at www.ses.sa.gov.au/home/volunteer/volunteer-registration

22/01/2026

Interested in volunteering and giving back to your community? Here's your opportunity!

West Operations & Support Unit, along side Port Lincoln Unit, have an information night coming up where you can ask questions and learn more about how you can help.

When and where:
Wednesday the 4th February
Time: 1830hrs (6:30pm)
Matthew Place, Port Lincoln

If you are interested to find out more about SES and what we do, please register your interest to attend our information session

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pt-lincoln-volunteer-recruitment-information-session-tickets-1980917828550?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there!