Supply chain disruption

The intricate web of economic interdependencies means that a supply chain is potentially exposed to the many types of shocks that can affect every business, both in Australia and overseas: geopolitical, environmental, economic, societal, and infrastructure-related.

Telecommunications disruption

Communications services are vital to keep communities safe, connected and informed. They are also crucial in coordinating efforts to get timely information to emergency personnel and communities before, during and after emergencies.

All hazards

Risks spanning across multiple hazard types and across the emergency management system

Bushfire and other fires

Bushfire and other fires have potential consequences including loss of life and property, and damage to infrastructure and environment

Climate change

Risks include more days of extreme heat, harsher fire weather, less rainfall and rising sea levels

Cyber security and ICT systems failure

Risks relating to the confidentiality, availability, integrity of information and data and disruption of services

Energy supply disruption

Reliable energy supplies are critical to many social and economic activities

Flood

Major flood events have occurred in Victoria every 10 to 20 years, with much of the increasing risk created by human settlement

Hazardous material incident

Potential risks relate to many places where Victoria’s hazardous materials are manufactured, stored, transported, used and disposed

Heatwave

Heatwaves are considered to be the ‘silent killer’ of extreme weather events and are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Australia

Public health emergency

Risks may relate to the delivery of public health services, functioning of hospitals and organisations that deliver health, mental health and aged care services, impacts to community health and wellbeing and loss of life

Terrorism and extremism

Large-scale, scattered or isolated terrorist/extremist attacks carried out by individuals or non-state groups with ideological, political or religious goals, can result in loss of life, severe injury and/or material damage.

Water supply disruption

Supply risk may relate to collection, storage, treatment, delivery, availability and allocation of water for consumption and environmental, recreation and cultural uses

Workforce and resourcing

Risks may relate to human resource supply and skills to support emergency management operations

Welcome to the Inspector-General for Emergency Management

The Inspector-General for Emergency Management is an independent statutory role providing assurance to government and the community in respect of emergency management arrangements in Victoria and fostering their continuous improvement

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