Last month, the East Gippsland Municipal Emergency Management Plan was officially approved by East Gippsland Shire Council's Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee (REMPC). This crucial step strengthens the region's commitment to a collaborative, integrated approach to emergency management.
This three-year plan, focusing on 'All Communities - all emergencies' incorporates valuable learnings from the devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires. While aligning with Emergency Management Victoria, the East Gippsland Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (EGMEMPC) recognises the vital importance of shared responsibility.
By embracing shared responsibility, we build stronger, more resilient communities where everyone is engaged, informed, and ready to act. Through collaboration, our communities recover faster, are better prepared for future challenges, and help minimise the impact of emergencies - creating safer, more connected environments for all.
The plan reflects the ongoing collaboration of a diverse range of agencies, departments, industries, businesses, and all levels of government. Together, we strive to establish a sustainable and efficient emergency management system that reduces the likelihood, impact, and consequences of emergencies in East Gippsland.
East Gippsland's MEMPC membership includes:
• East Gippsland Shire Council
• Victoria Police
• Country Fire Authority (CFA)
• Ambulance Victoria
• Victoria State Emergency Service (SES)
• Australian Red Cross
• Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing
• Department of Health
• Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA)
• Community Representative
• Recovery Representative
• Department of Transport and Planning
• Emergency Recovery Victoria
East Gippsland's MEMPC continues to build on the region's strong history of community resilience and preparedness, ensuring that the lessons learned from past emergencies are embedded in future planning.
To read the Municipal Emergency Management Plan visit East Gippsland Shire Council's website:
Municipal Emergency Management Plan (website-files.com)
