The objectives of the plan are to:
- implement measures to prevent or reduce the causes or effects of emergencies
- manage arrangements for the utilisation and implementation of municipal resources in response to emergencies
- manage support that may be provided to or from adjoining municipalities
- assist the affected community to recover following an emergency
- complement other local, regional and state planning arrangements.
In accordance with the Emergency Management Act 1986, the Municipal Emergency Management Plan must be audited every three years by the Director of the Victoria State Emergency Services.
Council’s Municipal Emergency Management Plan was audited in February 2018 and has been ranked as fully complying with the guidelines. The plan is an internal document and not available for download.