Our role in an emergency

To prevent and prepare for emergencies we:

• Prepare and maintain a Municipal Emergency Management Plan in conjunction with local emergency services
• Implement and enforce relevant local government legislation (e.g. planning, fire, health and building)
• Provide education and support in order to improve community resilience
• Collaborate with other Councils in the North and West Metro region to improve our capacity and capability to respond to an emergency
• Identify and assess hazards, and undertake appropriate preventative measures
• Prepare a Municipal Fire Management Plan.

During an emergency we:

• Have a 24/7 capability in place to coordinate necessary agencies and resources to support response and relief needs during a non-major emergency
• If required, activate a Municipal Emergency Coordination Centre to coordinate response agency support, relief and recovery activities
• If required, open an Emergency Relief Centre for displaced residents to provide relief and/or recovery
• Assist with the distribution of emergency warnings and information through our Facebook page
• Assess the impact on the community, and provide support for activities such as hazardous tree removal, waste removal, animal welfare and personal support
• Support and empower the affected community in its long-term recovery.

Use links in preparing for emergencies:

• Survive the heat
• Epidemic thunderstorm asthma
• Healthy swimming
• Bureau of Meteorology
• Emergency Management Victoria
• Health Advisories/Alerts:
• Bushfire safety for workers