The Victorian Government has released progress reporting on the implementation of recent Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) inquiries on its website.
Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) has now established a regional presence in three of the areas most impacted by the Victorian storms: the Yarra Ranges, Latrobe and Trentham/Mt Macedon.
Parts of Victoria recently experienced a severe weather event with strong winds and heavy rains, causing trees and power lines to fall and several rivers to flood.
Sunday, 16 May marked the start of the ‘Silence is Deadly’ smoke alarm campaign, an important message from the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Fire Recue Victoria (FRV), urging all Victorians to install interconnected smoke alarms in their homes.
In recognition of National Volunteer Week (17-23 May), the emergency management sector is celebrating those who help protect communities and deliver emergency management services across Victoria.
If you, your community, or your organisation has helped to make the community safer, more connected, and better prepared for disasters and emergencies, consider applying for this year’s Resilient Australia Awards.