Emergency management arrangements
Local Emergency Management Plan
The Shire of Manjimup Local Emergency Management Plan details emergency management arrangements and ensures an understanding between agencies and stakeholders involved in managing emergencies within the shire.
The purpose of the Plan is to set out:
A. | the local government's policies for emergency management; |
B. | the roles and responsibilities of public authorities and other persons involved in emergency management in the local government district; |
C. | provisions about the coordination of emergency operations and activities relating to emergency management performed by the persons mentioned in paragraph B); |
D. | a description of emergencies that are likely to occur in the local government district; |
E. | strategies and priorities for emergency management in the local government district; |
F. | other matters about emergency management in the local government district prescribed by the regulations; and |
G. | other matters about emergency management in the local government district the local government considers appropriate. |
Recovery Management Arrangements
The purpose of the Recovery Management Arrangements is to detail the arrangements and processes established to restore, as quickly as possible, the quality of life in an effected community so that they can continue to function as part of the wider community.
The objectives of the Arrangements are to:
- Ensure effective and coordinated management of recovery within the Shire of Manjimup;
- Ensure the Plan complies with State Emergency Management Arrangements;
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of HMAs, emergency services, support organisations and Shire of Manjimup staff whilst promoting effective liaison between all organisations;
- Ensure a coordinated approach to public education in relation to emergencies within the Shire; and
- Ensure the Arrangements are kept up to date.
Emergency Evacuation Plan
The purpose of the Emergency Evacuation Plan is not to develop plans for every evacuation scenario, but to provide assistance to Hazard Management Agencies or Authorised Officer (as stipulated in the Western Australia Emergency Management Act) to rapidly develop an effective evacuation plan to cover a particular approaching threat.