An embodiment of this disclosure provides a method for presentation of system alarms. The method includes obtaining information associated with a plurality of sections in an industrial process control and automation system. The information includes, for each section of the plurality of sections, an operating status, an alarm status, and a location within the system. The method also includes displaying a dashboard including the plurality of sections in a hierarchical format. The method also includes, for each of the plurality of sections, displaying an icon for the section and displaying visual indicators for the alarm status of the section and the operating status of the section.