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Emergency Management
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Emergency Management
Councils play an important role in emergency management by facilitating emergency management planning at the local level and are responsible for coordinating relief and recovery support for affected communities.

The latest version of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) is out for feedback.

The plan is a multi-agency document that outlines how to:

  • Mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies
  • Prevent or reduce the causes or effects of emergencies
  • Manage resource allocation
  • Coordinate community support
  • Outline the roles and responsibilities of emergency services, relief/recovery agencies, and council

The plan was prepared by Planning Committee which included representatives from:

  • Victoria Police
  • Country Fire Authority
  • Fire Rescue Victoria
  • State Emergency Service
  • Ambulance Victoria
  • Australian Red Cross

The plan is reviewed every three years and must be then approved by the Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee.

To provide your feedback on the draft, email us by 1 December.

Draft Municipal Emergency Management Plan

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Our role

To prepare for emergencies:    

  • a Municipal Emergency Management Plan has been developed with agencies, this plan identifies the roles and responsibilities and the risks and hazards for East Gippsland
  • we endorse legislative regulations such as health, fire prevention, building and planning inspections and permits
  • we maintain our assets such as roads, drains, parks and community buildings
  • we work with emergency services, government agencies, local community organisations and our neighbouring councils to increase our capacity to support the community before, during and after an emergency.  

  
During and after an emergency:   

  • we support agencies such as Victoria Police, Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service and Forest Fire Management Victoria in responding to emergencies
  • we provide the community with warnings and information issued by agencies through our media channels
  • if requested by the Incident Controller we will set up an emergency relief centre to provide shelter, food, information and support services
  • we link local agencies with communities in need of assistance.  

  

After an emergency:  

  • we work with agencies and communities to assist with recovering from an emergency
  • we provide information from agencies to assist with recovery from an emergency.  

Emergency Management Plans

We have several plans that help us prepare for emergencies and respond to them.  The Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) addresses the prevention of, response to, and recovery from emergencies.  The MEMP and associated sub plans can also be viewed at our customer service or outreach centres.  Hardcopies of the following documents are also available by contacting us. 

Local Incident Management Plans

A Local Incident Management Plan (LIMP) is a document developed by communities with the support of Council to ensure residents and visitors know where to go, what to take and what to expect if a major incident affects the area. The plans are circulated within communities and reviewed to ensure the information is accurate and relevant. 


Local Incident Management Plan booklets

These booklets ensure people have access to a detailed overview of planning for a major incident in their area.  Booklets are circulated within communities and reviewed to ensure the information is accurate and relevant. 

 

     
           

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