Community Engagement - Case Study Library

The Community Engagement Case Study Library provides examples of community engagement projects and practices undertaken by agencies within the NSW emergency management sector. The library aims to raise awareness and promote information sharing on ways to effectively engage communities in disaster planning, preparedness, response and recovery. 

A broad spectrum of community engagement approaches are represented - from projects that provide community information material through to initiatives based on two-way communication and collaboration with communities in disaster planning.

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2013 Resilient Australia Awards are now open

Applications close Friday 5 July 2013

The Resilient Australia Awards are an Australian Government initiative sponsored by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department, in conjunction with States and Territories. They recognise innovative practices and achievements across the nation that are making our communities safer, stronger, more resilient and better prepared to manage any emergency situation.

The Awards encourage a wide and diverse range of entrants including individuals, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, volunteers, private business, industry and all levels of government.

More information on the Resilient Australia Awards 2013

Disaster Assistance & Natural Disaster Declarations

Natural Disaster Declarations have been announced, which will now lead to joint Commonwealth-state funded disaster assistance becoming available for these communities.

A range of assistance measures will be available, including grants for eligible individuals and families whose homes and essential household items have been destroyed or damaged.

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Emergency Management Training

MPES is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Emergency Management Training and Exercises throughout NSW. Training and Exercises are coordinated by Regional Emergency Management Officers (REMOs). Training is offered to employees and volunteers from Emergency Services, Functional Areas, Government and non Government Organisations at State, Region and Local levels.

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Recent publications

NSW State Waters Marine Oil and Chemical Spill Contingency Plan

The NSW State Waters Marine Oil and Chemical Spill Contingency Plan outlines arrangements for dealing with marine oil or chemical spills and maritime incidents such as groundings, collisions, disabled vessel or fire on a vessel that could result in an oil or chemical spill into State waters of NSW.

More information on the NSW State Waters Marine Oil and Chemical Spill Contingency Plan

Inshore Water Rescue Report - A Review of Procedures

The purpose of the Inshore Water Rescue Report is to oversight the strengthening of notification protocols between emergency service organisations when people in water require rescue. 18 recommendations contained within this report supplement existing water safety initiatives designed to prevent coastal drowning.

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Implementing Emergency Risk Management through the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

MPES has created a guideline for Local Government and Emergency Managers - Implementing Emergency Risk Management through the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework . This guideline provides information to assist councils in integrating ERM in their planning and strategies for the future.

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Biosecurity (Animal and Plant) Emergency sub plan

The NSW Biosecurity (Animal and Plant) Emergency sub plan (formerly known as the NSW Animal Health Emergency Sub-Plan) has been prepared as a Sub-Plan to the NSW State Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN) to detail the control and coordination arrangements for the response to and initial recovery from a biosecurity emergency in New South Wales relating to animals and plants (not humans).

More information on the NSW Biosecurity (Animal and Plant) Emergency sub plan.