Councils play an important role in preparing for and recovering from emergencies, from reducing the level of risk that residents face to enabling social connection and emergency preparedness.
To prevent and prepare for emergencies, we:
- maintain a Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) in conjunction with local emergency services
- implement and enforce relevant local government legislation (e.g. planning, fire, health and building)
- provide education and support to help improve community resilience
- collaborate with other Councils in the North and West Metro region to improve our capacity and capability to respond to an emergency
- identify and assess hazards, and undertake appropriate preventative measures.
View the Municipal Emergency Management Plan(PDF, 3MB)
During emergencies, we:
- have a 24/7 capability in place to coordinate necessary agencies and resources to support response and relief needs during an emergency
- activate a Municipal Emergency Coordination Centre to coordinate response agency support, relief and recovery activities
- open an Emergency Relief Centre for displaced residents to provide relief and recovery
- assist with the distribution of emergency warnings and information through our Facebook page
- assess the impact on the community, and provide support for activities such as hazardous tree removal, waste removal, animal welfare and personal support
- support and empower the affected community in its long-term recovery.
The Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) includes strategies to prevent, prepare, respond to and recover from emergencies, which may occur in or near the City of Whittlesea and impact on residents and infrastructure.
The MEMPC has broad responsibilities for ensuring all hazards are considered and planned for in relation to risk and emergency management within the Municipality.
The key roles for the MEMPC are risk assessment and development and maintenance of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) and sub plans.
Every municipality is required to develop and maintain a Municipal Emergency Management Plan. The Whittlesea Municipal Emergency Management Plan was developed by our Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC).
Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee documents
- Whittlesea Municipal Emergency Management Plan(PDF, 3MB)
- Whittlesea Municipal Fire Management Plan 2023-2026(PDF, 1MB)
- Whittlesea Municipal Fire Management Sub-Plan 2023-2026(PDF, 1MB)
- Plenty Gorge Precinct Fire Management Agreement 2021-2026(PDF, 4MB)
- Plenty Gorge Precinct Fire Management Agreement(DOCX, 8MB)
- Whittlesea Neighbourhood Safer Place Plan(PDF, 104KB)
- Whittlesea Municipal Storm and Flood Emergencies sub-plan 2023-2026(PDF, 4MB)
- Thomastown and Lalor Local Flood Guide(PDF, 1MB)
- Whittlesea Local Flood Guide(PDF, 1MB)
- 2023 City of Whittlesea Extreme Heat Plan(PDF, 2MB)
- Public places within the City of Whittlesea with air conditioning(PDF, 181KB)
If you would like a copy of these documents in an accessible format, please call 03 9217 2170 or email info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.