Emergency management involves planning, coordination and risk reduction activities that help protect our community before, during and after emergency events. Learn about the committees, plans and arrangements that guide this work.
Local Emergency Management Committee
The Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) is responsible for emergency management across the City of Wanneroo. It brings together key stakeholders to plan and prepare for emergencies and to meet legislative and policy requirements.
The LEMC is a planning and coordination group and does not operate as an emergency response unit.
Functions of the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC)
The committee works to:
- Prepare and maintain the Local Emergency Management Arrangements, used as the main coordination tool for response and community recovery during emergency incidents.
- Promote community awareness about emergency management and the community’s role in preparing for emergencies.
- Provide a forum for cooperation between Local Emergency Coordinators, Hazard Management Agencies, Combat and Support Agencies, local governments and other stakeholders.
- Test Local Emergency Management Arrangements in partnership with significant facilities and organisations in the area.
Local Emergency Management Arrangements
Under the Emergency Management Act 2005, local governments must prepare and maintain emergency management arrangements, including a recovery plan.
The City’s Local Emergency Management Arrangements are endorsed by the State Emergency Management Committee Secretariat and guide prevention, preparedness, response and recovery activities.
District Emergency Management Arrangements
The District Emergency Management Committee (DEMC) oversees emergency management planning across the wider district.
The DEMC is chaired by the District Emergency Operations Controller (WA Police Region Commander) and includes senior representatives from:
Local governments
Emergency service organisations
Agencies responsible for functional support areas.
The committee prepares and maintains district-level plans for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
Bushfire Risk Management Plan
The Bushfire Risk Management Plan outlines how bushfire risk is identified and managed across the City to protect people, property and valued assets.
