SEMC Annual Report 2020-21

Annual report
The 2020-2021 Annual Report showcases the work of the emergency management sector to help make Western Australia a safer place for all.
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The Annual Report showcases the work of the members of the SEMC, it's subcommittees and reference groups, as well as the District and Local Emergency Management Committees.

Challenges faced throughout 2020-21 included:

  • COVID-19 response
  • Tropical Cyclone Seroja
  • Wooroloo Bushfire

Summary of key work:

  • The final State Risk workshops for terrorist acts and hostile acts were completed
  • Convened the Public Safety Communications subcommittee with a mandate to progress telecommunications issues
  • Awarded National Disaster Resilience Program funds to projects to build capability in recovery
  • Adopted a new governance framework for the management of grants