FSIP1 Action 17.1
EMV will enhance the VicEmergency (External link) app and website to better accommodate needs of CALD communities ahead of the 2020–21 fire season.
EMV will enhance the VicEmergency (External link) app and website to better accommodate needs of CALD communities ahead of the 2020–21 fire season.
Victoria will work with other states to ensure interoperability of systems and standardised tools as far as possible, to support cross border assistance.
EMV commits to undertaking scenario exercises with cross-border emergency management partners to foster interoperability and stronger relationships between states.
EMV and the sector will identify cross-border risks and opportunities through the Regional and Municipal Emergency Management Planning processes.
The EMC will continue to strengthen the interests of Victoria through representation on the Commissioners and Chief Officers Strategic Committee in relation to the Arrangement for Interstate Assistance.
Prior to the 2020-21 fire season, EMV will work with the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and the Victorian Cross-Border Commissioner to clarify emergency management roles and responsibilities of the Victorian Cross-Border Commissioner. Building on this, the EMC will partner with the Cross-Border Commissioner to strengthen interstate relationships in relation to emergency management arrangements.
EMV will work closely with relevant stakeholders in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania to implement improvements in emergency preparedness and response, including formalising procedures for deployment of liaison officers across borders.
EMV will lead a sector review to ensure cohesive and consistent warnings and advice messages are broadcast along borders.
EMV has appointed a dedicated Cross-Border and Preparedness Operations Manager since the end of the 2019-20 fire season, whose immediate priorities are to assess existing cross-border mutual aid agreements for emergency management.
EMV will work with climate scientists to undertake a review of emergency risks under climate scenarios across a range of hazard types to inform future capacity requirements.