[VicEmergency - How do I create a watch zone?]
Creating a watch zone on your device allows you to be notified of incidents and warnings in a particular area of your choice.
On the home screen, select “Create a watch zone”
On the next screen, you can then type the address or suburb into the search box at the top and select the location from the suggestion list that drops down.
Next adjust the watch zone radius by selecting the plus or minus buttons.
If you’re happy with the area that the blue circle covers on the map, select next.
Choose a name for your watch zone and type it into the text box.
If you are happy to receive the default alert settings which are for fire, flood and weather, then simply press quick save at the top of your screen.
However, if you want to modify your alert settings, then scroll down to the “Incidents” section, select the arrows and choose what you want to receive notifications for.
Once you’re happy with your settings, just select the “Save” button.
You will then see a pop-up that says “Your watch zone has been created”.
If you want to pause your alerts for a particular watch zone, you can switch them on or off on the home screen.
Find out more emergency.vic.gov.au/app