⚠ Important Safety Warning
AusAlert notifications provide important emergency information regarding bushfires, floods, severe weather and public safety incidents. Before disabling alerts, carefully consider the risk of missing critical emergency information.
AusAlert notifications provide important emergency information regarding bushfires, floods, severe weather and public safety incidents. Before disabling alerts, carefully consider the risk of missing critical emergency information.
How to Turn Off AusAlert Notifications on iPhone and Android
Australia’s AusAlert system delivers emergency information directly to compatible mobile devices. While Critical Alerts cannot normally be disabled through standard device settings, users can choose to turn off Priority Alerts if required.
Disable AusAlert on iPhone
- Open Settings
- Select Notifications
- Scroll to the bottom
- Select AusAlert
- Turn off Priority AusAlert
Disable AusAlert on Android
- Open Settings
- Select Safety & Emergency
- Open Wireless Emergency Alerts
- Turn off Priority AusAlert
Depending on your Android device, the setting may appear as:
- Emergency Broadcasts
- Severe Alerts
- Extreme Alerts
- Presidential Alerts
Can Critical Alerts Be Disabled?
According to the Australian Government, Critical Alerts cannot normally be disabled through device settings. These alerts are designed to provide important emergency information during significant incidents.
Official Government Source
Australian Government – AusAlert: Turning Alerts Off
Disclaimer
This article is provided for general information only. Easy As IT does not recommend disabling emergency alerts unless there is a specific reason to do so. Users who disable alerts may miss important emergency information and should carefully consider their individual circumstances before making changes.
This article is provided for general information only. Easy As IT does not recommend disabling emergency alerts unless there is a specific reason to do so. Users who disable alerts may miss important emergency information and should carefully consider their individual circumstances before making changes.
