This page contains useful resources to support emergency management planning at the municipal level. The information is compiled from a variety of sources including material generally available on the public record, reputable specialist sources and original material. Care has been taken wherever possible to verify accuracy and reliability; however, the material does not provide professional advice. No warranty is provided nor, to the extent lawful, liability accepted for loss resulting from reliance on the contents of this guide or from its use. Readers should apply their own skill and judgement when using the information contained herein.
Introductory video to the reformed MEMPC
Resources to inform the municipal emergency management planning process
Municipal emergency management planning
Fact Sheet: Municipal level planning
Fact Sheet: Changes to council functional roles
Transition guide for reforming municipal emergency management planning arrangements (with FAQs)
Municipal risk assessments (CERA Online) (External link)
Municipal emergency management plans (MEMPs) and MEMP sub-plans
Guidelines for Preparing State, Regional and Municipal Emergency Management Plans
Fact Sheet: Sub-plans and complementary plans
Municipal Emergency Management Plans (MEMP) including MEMP sub-plans
Advisory material - Development of a MEMP
Assurance of MEMPs and sub-plans
Fact Sheet: Assurance of emergency management plans
Statement of Assurance template – MEMP or MEMP sub-plan
Advisory Material for the Statement of Assurance template – MEMP or MEMP sub-plan
Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committees (MEMPCs)
Fact Sheet: Integrated Emergency Management Planning
Advisory material – MEMPC Terms of Reference
MEMPC written report to REMPC template
Community emergency management planning
Community Based Emergency Management Portal (External link)
Red Cross emergency resources for communities (External link)
The department acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.