News

The Victorian Government has launched a new Emergency Recovery Resource Portal (ERRP) providing guidance and information for the recovery sector.

EMV thanks everyone who shared their experiences from the June extreme weather event in Victoria with our Learning Review.

The MSAR eNews December edition is now available with the latest news from Victoria’s marine search and rescue sector.

Emergency management and community organisations have received $3.2 million in funding to strengthen their response to natural disasters.

Fast-running grassfires will be a risk across Victoria this summer, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook released yesterday.

This summer season, Victoria will have 50 aircraft placed across the state to help fight fires and keep communities safe.

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) is leading a project to implement the new nationally consistent Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS).

Victoria’s emergency services volunteers will benefit from more than $14.3 million in grants following the announcement of the 2021-22 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants.

Victoria’s revised State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) came into effect on 27 October 2021.

The Victorian Government has welcomed the Phase Two Report of the Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) and all 15 recommendations that will collectively ensure the emergency management sector, local governments and communities are better placed to manage relief and recovery from bushfires and other emergencies.