Major Emergency Management

Local authorities, together with other Principal Response Agencies, provide information and advice to the public and media about major emergency incidents such as flooding, storms and hazardous substance incidents. A major emergency is any event which, usually with little or no warning, causes or threatens injury or death, serious disruption of essential services, or damage to property, the environment or infrastructure beyond the normal capabilities of the main emergency services.

Local authorities, together with other Principal Response Agencies, manage and respond to major emergencies such as floods, storms and hazardous substance incidents to protect life and property, minimise disruption to the community and give immediate support to those affected. A major emergency is any event which, usually with little or no warning, causes or threatens injury or death, serious disruption of essential services, or damage to property, the environment or infrastructure beyond the normal capabilities of the principal emergency services.

Local authorities, together with other Principal Response Agencies, publish plans outlining their coordinated response to major emergencies such as floods, storms and hazardous substance incidents. A major emergency is any event which, usually with little or no warning, causes or threatens injury or death, serious disruption of essential services, or damage to property, the environment or infrastructure beyond the normal capabilities of the principal emergency services.