Most people know that an emergency plan is recommended. However, taking the time to consider why we need a plan can make the process of developing one more meaningful and effective.
Before considering the who, what and how, understanding that an emergency plan is the best way to reduce your vulnerability to the impacts of emergencies and make recovery easier is an important step. Read more about why your emergency plan is important below.
Knowing the risks you are likely to be impacted by is an important part of developing an emergency plan. Taking some time to understand the factors that contribute to your overall risk can help make this task easier. Consider the below and discuss each point with your household to better understand your individual risk equation.
There is a significant number of emergency agencies, tiers of government departments and registered volunteers who all play an important role in emergencies. However, these agencies are just one part of emergency management.
Individuals and communities have an important role to play as well. These responsibilities are set out clearly in the State Emergency Management Plan. Put simply, we expect that the CFA will respond to a fire event; we expect that the government will provide funding to support recovery after a significant emergency; we expect that a local council will provide information about local activities and support.
It is also expected that individuals will: