Alert SA

The Alert SA App provides timely hazards information for South Australians.

SA Fire & Emergency Services Commission · au.gov.sa.safecom.alertsa

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v3.7.0 14 MB Android 12+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.7.0 (1843)
Updated: Sep 24, 2026 (14 days ago)
APK size: 14 MB
Requires: Android 12+ (API 31)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Apr 21, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (2 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Alert SA is an app by SA Fire & Emergency Services Commission in the Communication category, listed since at least April 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.1.5, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 12. It asks for 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.6.1. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v3.7.0

Key new features include: • Choose a Long, Short, or Default alert sound. • Get Notifications for Sandbag and Emergency Relief Centre or Recovery Centre Locations. • Show or hide Sandbag and Emergency Relief Centre or Recovery Centre Locations on the map. • UI improvements to enhance user experience.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Alert SA App is the official mobile application of the South Australian Government, designed to provide timely and relevant information on a range of hazards. Stay informed and prepared with alerts and warnings for: · Fires · Heatwaves · Severe weather · Floods · Hazardous materials Additionally, receive important Fire Danger Rating and Total Fire Ban information via the app. With the Alert SA App, you can create up to 10 watch zones to receive notifications about hazards occurring in areas of interest to you. The app uses your mobile device’s GPS location and requires an internet connection to receive data. Key Features: Multi-Hazard Alerts: Receive notifications for various hazards, including fire, flood, severe weather, hazardous materials, and heatwaves. Customizable Watch Zones: Set up to 10 watch zones to get alerts for specific areas. Accessibility: Fully supports large text and voiceover features to ensure you receive information in a way that suits your needs. Cross-Border Notifications: Get fire warnings within 100km of the border of neighbouring states and territories. Modern User Interface: Enjoy a new, intuitive design with a dedicated onboarding screen and improved user experience. Please note that during emergencies and extreme weather events, such as bushfires, floods, or severe storms, telecommunications services may be unreliable. As a result, you may not receive timely information while using the app. The South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS), the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), and the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) recommend that you do not rely on any one single source of information during an emergency. Download the Alert SA App today and stay informed about public information and warnings in South Australia. If there’s anything you think we can improve, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected]

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v2.1.5. Since v3.5.1 it requires Android 12+.

v3.7.0 LATEST Sep 24, 2026 14 MB TRUSTED v3.6.1 Sep 16, 2026 13.9 MB TRUSTED v3.6.0 Aug 5, 2026 13.9 MB TRUSTED v3.5.1 Feb 13, 2026 12.9 MB TRUSTED v2.1.5 Aug 5, 2026 4.4 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 24, 2026.
Certificate issued to “SAFECOM” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 24, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 24, 2026
Signed byCN=Peter Freeman, OU=IMS, O=SAFECOM, L=Adelaide, ST=South Australia, C=AU
Signing certificate (SHA-1)82:EF:92:35:5C:F2:96:54:A3:E3:A9:D7:BC:78:69:89:9D:60:82:5B
File MD562245a8499d8803e117a68bb7cd0e38c
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

Alert SA requests 17 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) au.gov.sa.safecom.alertsa.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Alert SA APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Alert SA for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12 or later. Version 2.1.5 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 2.1.5 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Alert SA APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 62245a8499d8803e117a68bb7cd0e38c.